Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. Acquires 9,506 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 24.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 47,942 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 9,506 shares during the quarter. Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $6,925,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Carson Advisory Inc. grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,738,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. Trilogy Capital Inc. increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. now owns 6,289 shares of the company’s stock worth $901,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock valued at $549,000 after buying an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.7% in the fourth quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,623 shares of the company’s stock worth $376,000 after purchasing an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Grant Street Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Grant Street Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,627 shares of the company’s stock worth $376,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price target for the company. Bank of America decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $159.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Twelve 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, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.47.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of PG opened at $151.30 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $352.32 billion, a PE ratio of 22.12, a PEG ratio of 6.27 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25. The company’s 50-day moving average is $146.28 and its 200-day moving average is $148.23.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The business’s revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.9 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were issued a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 63.60%.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble is being highlighted as potentially undervalued after its 70th dividend increase, with some commentary suggesting the stock may still have upside despite its premium valuation. Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock May Be 21% Undervalued Following Its 70th Dividend Increase
• Positive Sentiment: The company continues to draw attention as a long-term dividend-growth stock, which can appeal to income-focused investors and support demand for the shares. Here’s How Much You Need to Replace $70,000 in Salary With Dividend Income
• Neutral Sentiment: Procter & Gamble scheduled an earnings webcast discussion, keeping investor attention on upcoming guidance and any updates on demand, margins, and pricing power. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Schedules Earnings Webcast Discussion
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles on the stock’s “quality” and long dividend history suggest the market still views PG as a stable, reliable holding, but also note that the valuation leaves limited room for error. Procter & Gamble: Quality Priced In, Patience Now Required
• Neutral Sentiment: Another analysis emphasized Procter & Gamble’s 70 years of dividend growth, but cautioned that there may be little room for operational missteps at current levels. Procter & Gamble: 70 Years Of Dividend Growth, But Little Room For Error
• Negative Sentiment: Piper Sandler reportedly rated Procter & Gamble a Hold, reflecting a more cautious view on near-term upside after the stock’s recent run. Procter & Gamble (PG) Receives a Hold from Piper Sandler

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.