St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC Acquires 5,082 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 19.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 30,930 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,082 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble accounts for about 2.4% of St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 12th biggest holding. St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $4,683,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 51.5% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,717,000 after purchasing an additional 13,617 shares during the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% in the first quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $493,000 after purchasing an additional 277 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.8% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,016 shares during the last quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.8% in the second quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,165,000 after buying an additional 714 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,809,000 after buying an additional 809 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein began coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price objective for the company. Barclays increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price target on Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Thorne acquisition expands growth opportunities. P&G agreed to acquire science-focused supplements company Thorne for approximately $3.8 billion. The deal broadens PG’s health-care portfolio into vitamins, minerals and supplements, a faster-growing category that could diversify its traditional household and personal-care businesses. Procter & Gamble Agrees To Buy Thorne For $3.8 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Investors initially viewed the deal favorably. Market coverage described the acquisition as a reason PG stock moved higher, suggesting investors see strategic value in Thorne’s premium positioning and potential to support longer-term growth. A $3.8 Billion Reason Why Procter & Gamble Stock Is in Focus Today
• Positive Sentiment: Sustainability progress may support brand relationships. PureCycle Technologies reported that first P&G commercial resin deliveries began, with select Downy detergent caps entering commercial production. The development supports PG’s recycled-material goals and may help strengthen sustainability credentials, although the direct financial impact appears limited for now. PureCycle Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Acquisition execution and valuation remain key questions. The $3.8 billion purchase is sizable relative to P&G’s historical acquisitions, so investors will likely focus on the price paid, funding, integration and how quickly Thorne contributes to earnings. See how P&G’s $3.8B Deal for Thorne Compares With Its Past Acquisitions

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.0%

Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $146.78 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $147.81 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $149.00. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $167.25. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a market cap of $341.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.17, a PEG ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced 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 firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous 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. Research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 65.71%.

Procter & Gamble 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.