Prospera Financial Services Inc Sells 4,171 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Prospera Financial Services Inc reduced its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 1.7% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 244,751 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,171 shares during the quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $35,907,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in PG. Birch Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 7.2% during the 2nd quarter. Birch Financial Group LLC now owns 3,749 shares of the company’s stock valued at $550,000 after buying an additional 251 shares during the last quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 17,226 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,526,000 after acquiring an additional 312 shares during the last quarter. Independent Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 74.2% in the 2nd quarter. Independent Financial Group LLC now owns 35,296 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,176,000 after acquiring an additional 15,037 shares during the last quarter. Security National Bank raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter. Security National Bank now owns 13,139 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,927,000 after acquiring an additional 444 shares during the period. Finally, Spreng Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at about $214,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on PG shares. BNP Paribas Exane cut their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Citigroup dropped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

NYSE PG opened at $144.79 on Monday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $148.17 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $148.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $336.55 billion, a PE ratio of 21.87, a P/E/G ratio of 4.45 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th will be given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 65.71%.

Key Procter & Gamble News

Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Calmer inflation is improving the outlook for consumer-staples companies by potentially easing pressure on household budgets and input costs. Procter & Gamble’s broad portfolio of essential brands is being viewed as relatively resilient. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Calmer Inflation Steadies Consumer Staples?
• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to attract income-oriented investors as a Dividend King, supported by more than six decades of dividend increases. Articles highlighting the dependability of its payout may provide a valuation and demand tailwind. All It Takes Is $17,000 Invested in This High-Yield Dividend King Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several individual forecasts, including Q3 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.66 from $1.64 and Q4 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.55 from $1.54. It also projects fiscal 2029 EPS of $7.85, above the current-year consensus of approximately $6.99. Procter & Gamble analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage continues to frame Procter & Gamble as a steady blue-chip holding while investors await inflation data. That supports defensive positioning but does not represent a new fundamental catalyst. Procter & Gamble Draws Attention as Dividend Blue Chips Take Center Stage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced multiple estimates, including fiscal 2027 EPS to $6.97 from $7.05 and fiscal 2028 EPS to $7.42 from $7.47. Fiscal Q1 2027 EPS was cut to $1.89 from $1.96, signaling modest pressure on near-term growth expectations. Procter & Gamble earnings estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices could constrain consumer discretionary spending and increase pressure on value-conscious shoppers, even though PG sells everyday necessities. Erste Group Bank also issued a bearish fiscal 2027 earnings outlook. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Gasoline Prices Pressure Consumers?

About Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, P&G has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of branded consumer packaged goods. The company focuses on developing, manufacturing and marketing a broad portfolio of household and personal care products sold to consumers and retailers worldwide.

P&G’s product offering spans several core business categories, including Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care.