Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI Lowers Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI decreased its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 1.1% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 713,376 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,745 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble comprises about 1.4% of Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI’s holdings, making the stock its 18th biggest position. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $102,234,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Maseco LLP purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Saranac Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth about $30,000. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth about $32,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth about $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of PG opened at $147.27 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The stock has a market cap of $342.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.53, a PEG ratio of 6.27 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a 50-day moving average of $149.44 and a two-hundred day moving average of $148.62. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $170.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The company’s revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 63.60%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday. 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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.06.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $172 (from $166) and kept a Buy rating, highlighting continued confidence in P&G’s positioning among consumer staples — a clear positive for near-term investor sentiment. Procter & Gamble (PG): The Best Consumer Staples Stock to Invest In
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price recommendation to $150 (from $142) while maintaining a Hold — another incremental boost to investor outlook and a signal that some analysts see valuation upside. The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) – Among the 10 Best Large Cap Dividend Growth Stocks to Invest in
• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble Health recorded a ₹32 crore gain from a Mumbai property sale — a small, one-time cash benefit that marginally supports local earnings/cash flow in India. Procter & Gamble Health Books ₹32 Crore Gain From Mumbai Property Sale
• Neutral Sentiment: New product/marketing activity: Gillette Venus launched the Smoothguard campaign targeting intimate grooming, a move toward younger, socially conscious consumers that supports medium-term category expansion but is unlikely to move near-term results materially. Venus Smoothguard Highlights P&G Push Into Targeted Grooming And Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group trimmed its FY2026 and FY2027 EPS forecasts (small downward revisions), and retains a Hold — analyst estimate cuts add pressure to sentiment and can cap upside if other shops follow.
• Negative Sentiment: P&G is reported to be under pressure from a Russell 1000 index rebalancing shift, which can create short-term selling flows as funds adjust holdings. Procter & Gamble Under Pressure In Russell 1000 Shift

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In related news, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total value of $2,461,625.32. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 44,735 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,259,595.80. The trade was a 25.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $170,083.41. The trade was a 84.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 252,715 shares of company stock valued at $40,966,904 in the last quarter. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

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.