Toth Financial Advisory Corp Sells 3,664 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Toth Financial Advisory Corp trimmed its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 7.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 44,114 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,664 shares during the quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $6,469,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Carson Advisory Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,738,000 after buying an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock valued at $549,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Cowa LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.4% during the fourth quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company’s stock valued at $428,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.9% during the first quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,140,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Park Square Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PG has been the subject of a number of research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Barclays upped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. HSBC reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Bank of America reduced their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This trade represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. This trade represents a 7.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles identify PG as a leading dividend stock for 2027 and beyond, emphasizing its dependable income, long record of dividend growth and resilience across economic cycles. This supports demand from income-oriented and defensive investors. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble
• Positive Sentiment: PG is being presented as an attractive alternative to simply owning the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), reflecting investor interest in selecting high-quality individual dividend payers with established household brands. These 3 Dividend Stocks Make a Strong Case for Skipping XLP
• Neutral Sentiment: The bullish investment case also depends on productivity improvements, new product innovation and robust cash returns. Those factors could help offset modest underlying growth, although PG’s valuation remains relatively rich. Is P&G Stock Worth Buying as Growth Slows and Valuation Stays Rich?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts highlight an estimated 8% fiscal 2027 core EPS headwind from higher input costs, financing expenses, lower non-operating income and unfavorable currency movements. These pressures could limit earnings growth and weigh on the stock’s premium valuation. P&G Fiscal 2027 Outlook Brings an 8% Core EPS Headwind Into Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank issued a bearish forecast for PG’s fiscal 2027 earnings, reinforcing concerns that the company’s near-term fundamentals may not justify its valuation. Erste Group Bank Has Bearish Forecast for PG FY2027 Earnings

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $145.51 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $147.06 and its 200 day moving average is $148.12. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The firm has a market cap of $338.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.98, a P/E/G ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39. 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 (NYSE:PG) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.48 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

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

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.