Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Stock Position Lessened by State of Alaska Department of Revenue

State of Alaska Department of Revenue reduced its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 3.9% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 315,567 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,902 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble accounts for about 0.5% of State of Alaska Department of Revenue’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest position. State of Alaska Department of Revenue’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $48,486,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of PG. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 233,211,283 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,155,222,000 after acquiring an additional 3,189,111 shares during the period. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 655,209.0% during the 2nd quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC now owns 76,028,952 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,832,680,000 after purchasing an additional 76,017,350 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 59,415,933 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,439,341,000 after purchasing an additional 1,060,713 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth $5,099,644,000. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.7% in the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 17,385,571 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,770,035,000 after buying an additional 294,673 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

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

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $141.57 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $145.11 and its two-hundred day moving average is $151.70. The company has a market cap of $330.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.65 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-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.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.09. The business 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%.Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.93 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 24th were issued a $1.0568 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 24th. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.75%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Piper Sandler started coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $168.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday. Raymond James Financial dropped their price target on Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 20th. Finally, Dbs Bank raised Procter & Gamble to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $169.23.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s pricing power and margin resilience are highlighted in sector write-ups that include PG as a defensive name, supporting upside and dividend reliability. 5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and commentary pieces note operational focus under new leadership (pricing, cost discipline) that could drive margin improvement over time. Procter & Gamble: Intense Focus Makes It Attractive
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G agreed to change Crest kids’ toothpaste packaging and marketing after the Texas AG raised concerns — the move removes regulatory uncertainty but adds short-term remediation and reputational work. Procter & Gamble changes Crest toothpaste packaging to address Texas AG fluoride concerns
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage highlighting legal scrutiny alongside a new CEO focus on pricing frames a mixed narrative — potential for better pricing execution balanced against regulatory/legal headline risk. Should Legal Scrutiny And New CEO Focus On Pricing Shape Procter & Gamble’s (PG) Investment Narrative?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target (keeps Overweight), reflecting model resets across categories but maintaining a constructive stance — suggests upside remains but at lower conviction. Wells Fargo Trims Procter & Gamble (PG) Target as 2026 Models Reset
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen (reported via market outlets) and other shops have lowered targets — analysts still often keep Buy/Overweight ratings, but trimmed targets compress near-term upside. Benzinga (TD Cowen target note)
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation-focused pieces argue PG trades above intrinsic value after recent gains; some analysts call it a Hold given modest topline growth outlook versus ~20x+ multiples. Procter & Gamble: A Wide Moat, Solid Business – And Still Not A Buy
• Negative Sentiment: The stock recently hit a 52-week low amid softer category demand and promotional pressure, signaling macro weakness in core markets that could weigh near-term results. Procter & Gamble Hits 52-Week Low: Buy Opportunity or Warning Sign?
• Negative Sentiment: Broker notes and headlines show growing short-term caution (extended losing sessions, peers upgraded while PG is watched), leaving the stock sensitive to execution and macro updates. Procter & Gamble extends losing streak for seventh straight session

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.