Stolper Co Trims Stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Stolper Co lessened its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 69.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,159 shares of the company’s stock after selling 32,604 shares during the quarter. Stolper Co’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $2,076,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the period. Park Square Financial Group LLC grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 171 shares during the period. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently commented on PG shares. Evercore set a $162.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price target on the stock. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Calmer inflation is improving the outlook for consumer-staples companies by potentially easing pressure on household budgets and input costs. Procter & Gamble’s broad portfolio of essential brands is being viewed as relatively resilient. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Calmer Inflation Steadies Consumer Staples?
• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to attract income-oriented investors as a Dividend King, supported by more than six decades of dividend increases. Articles highlighting the dependability of its payout may provide a valuation and demand tailwind. All It Takes Is $17,000 Invested in This High-Yield Dividend King Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several individual forecasts, including Q3 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.66 from $1.64 and Q4 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.55 from $1.54. It also projects fiscal 2029 EPS of $7.85, above the current-year consensus of approximately $6.99. Procter & Gamble analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage continues to frame Procter & Gamble as a steady blue-chip holding while investors await inflation data. That supports defensive positioning but does not represent a new fundamental catalyst. Procter & Gamble Draws Attention as Dividend Blue Chips Take Center Stage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced multiple estimates, including fiscal 2027 EPS to $6.97 from $7.05 and fiscal 2028 EPS to $7.42 from $7.47. Fiscal Q1 2027 EPS was cut to $1.89 from $1.96, signaling modest pressure on near-term growth expectations. Procter & Gamble earnings estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices could constrain consumer discretionary spending and increase pressure on value-conscious shoppers, even though PG sells everyday necessities. Erste Group Bank also issued a bearish fiscal 2027 earnings outlook. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Gasoline Prices Pressure Consumers?

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

PG opened at $144.79 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $336.55 billion, a PE ratio of 21.87, a P/E/G ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.39. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $148.17 and a 200-day moving average price of $148.89. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

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.