Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co. Lowers Stock Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co. lowered its stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 22.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 192,470 shares of the company’s stock after selling 56,310 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble accounts for about 1.1% of Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co.’s holdings, making the stock its 25th largest holding. Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $29,573,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Orca Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.0% during the second quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 3,238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $516,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. Access Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Access Financial Services Inc. now owns 10,889 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,735,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Sovereign Financial Group Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sovereign Financial Group Inc. now owns 5,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $928,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. WP Advisors LLC increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter. WP Advisors LLC now owns 1,405 shares of the company’s stock valued at $224,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MADDEN SECURITIES Corp raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 4.6% in the second quarter. MADDEN SECURITIES Corp now owns 1,531 shares of the company’s stock worth $244,000 after buying an additional 68 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

NYSE PG opened at $149.88 on Friday. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $350.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.88, a PEG ratio of 4.94 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $144.67 and a 200-day moving average price of $150.66. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $179.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.74% and a return on equity of 32.63%. The company had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.88 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be issued a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 61.75%.

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. 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. Bank of America reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $174.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday. Piper Sandler started coverage on Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $166.37.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat on EPS and company maintained full‑year outlook — management reported $1.88 core EPS (small beat) and reaffirmed FY2026 guidance, supporting the case that cash returns and profitability remain intact. Procter & Gamble Posts Flat Q2 Results, Maintains 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish note arguing PG has “confirmed a bottom” — MarketBeat highlights long‑term dividend reliability, ongoing buybacks and that the stock is trading near historically attractive valuation levels for income investors. Procter & Gamble Confirms a Bottom—Time to Start Compounding?
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity — investors bought a large block of calls (≈241,443 contracts), a multi‑hundred percent jump versus normal volumes, signaling speculative or hedged bullish positioning that can amplify upside on positive follow‑through.
• Neutral Sentiment: Product & innovation push — P&G is leaning into premium products (e.g., silk‑fiber Pampers in China) and R&D (new razor system reports) to counter weak volumes; these are longer‑lead drivers of growth rather than immediate earnings fixes. Silk in diapers? P&G’s unusual plan to boost sales in China
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasizes data & tech-led reinvention — CEO comments about leveraging data/technology signal cost and margin initiatives that could help results over the next several quarters, but benefits will be gradual. Procter & Gamble Says Data and Technology Will Support Company’s Reinvention
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and organic sales missed/flat — total revenue came in below consensus and organic sales were essentially flat as pricing offset volume declines; weaker demand in razors and diapers is a key near‑term headwind. Procter & Gamble misses revenue estimates due to slower US growth
• Negative Sentiment: Management warning on consumer and geopolitical backdrop — execs cautioned about a challenging consumer environment and geopolitics, which, together with slightly conservative FY EPS guidance (range 6.83–7.09 vs. consensus ~6.97), is fueling investor caution. Procter & Gamble falls after warning of challenging consumer and geopolitical environment

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.