Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Shares

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.1%

NYSE:PG traded down $0.08 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $144.55. 11,518,068 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,217,492. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $179.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The business has a 50-day moving average of $144.72 and a two-hundred day moving average of $150.98. The company has a market capitalization of $337.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.10, a PEG ratio of 4.88 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.23 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.63% and a net margin of 19.74%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.93 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be given a $1.0568 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 61.75%.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total transaction of $108,438.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $146,429.03. This trade represents a 42.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Lantz Financial LLC increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.2% in the second quarter. Lantz Financial LLC now owns 5,237 shares of the company’s stock valued at $834,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 3,238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $516,000 after buying an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.3% in the 2nd quarter. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated now owns 22,118 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,524,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Access Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. Access Financial Services Inc. now owns 10,889 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,735,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sovereign Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.1% in the second quarter. Sovereign Financial Group Inc. now owns 5,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $928,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G announced a dividend increase that pushed shares higher after the news; investors often view dividend raises as a sign of cash-flow confidence. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Shares Up 1.4% Following Dividend Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy rating on PG, which can lend support to the stock by reinforcing institutional conviction. UBS Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Procter & Gamble (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend-focused coverage included P&G in a roundup of high-yield and dividend-resilient names, reinforcing interest from income-oriented investors. Dividend roundup: Goldman Sachs, Procter & Gamble, Costco, Caterpillar, and more
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published an in-depth preview of Q2 metrics (beyond EPS/revenue), offering models and expectations investors should watch when the quarter posts—useful for positioning but not an immediate catalyst. Insights Into P&G (PG) Q2: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: The options market shows unusual activity that some interpret as signaling bigger moves ahead; this is mixed info—could indicate hedging or directional bets. Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Procter & Gamble Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G is scheduled to report earnings soon (projected posting), keeping the stock sensitive to the quarter’s top-line and margin details. Procter & Gamble (PG) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparative profile vs. smaller peer Synergy CHC was published; not directly market-moving for PG but helpful context for sector/peer analysis. Head to Head Comparison: Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) vs. Synergy CHC (NASDAQ:SNYR)
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G appears on lists of dividend-paying Dow stocks (Dogs of the Dow coverage), which can attract income-focused flows over time but is not an immediate catalyst. The Dogs of the Dow: 10 Downtrodden Dividends Paying Out Up to 6.8%
• Neutral Sentiment: Media noted that CEO stock incentives could meaningfully increase his compensation—this aligns management with shareholders but may raise questions about dilution/compensation structure for some investors. Procter & Gamble CEO could see major wealth boost from stock incentives
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks’ earnings preview warned Q2 EPS may decline and suggested P&G may lack the mix for an earnings beat—this raises short-term downside risk if results disappoint. Earnings Preview: Procter & Gamble (PG) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Large put buying was reported (76,923 puts), a roughly 190% jump vs. typical volume—this is a bearish options signal that could amplify volatility or signal hedging against a near-term drop. Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Procter & Gamble Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: A report noted an insider (Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.) sold shares; insider selling can be perceived negatively even if non-material. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Raymond James Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 20th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Finally, UBS Group lowered their target price on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $161.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $168.36.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

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.