Flputnam Investment Management Co. Decreases Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Flputnam Investment Management Co. decreased its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 16.4% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 86,757 shares of the company’s stock after selling 17,053 shares during the quarter. Flputnam Investment Management Co.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $12,722,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently issued reports on PG shares. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Argus lowered shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.19.

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 1.2%

NYSE PG opened at $145.51 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $147.06 and its 200-day moving average price is $148.12. 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 stock has a market cap of $338.23 billion, a PE ratio of 21.98, a PEG ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was 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 (DPR) is 65.71%.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. The trade was a 7.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This trade represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles identify PG as a leading dividend stock for 2027 and beyond, emphasizing its dependable income, long record of dividend growth and resilience across economic cycles. This supports demand from income-oriented and defensive investors. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble
• Positive Sentiment: PG is being presented as an attractive alternative to simply owning the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), reflecting investor interest in selecting high-quality individual dividend payers with established household brands. These 3 Dividend Stocks Make a Strong Case for Skipping XLP
• Neutral Sentiment: The bullish investment case also depends on productivity improvements, new product innovation and robust cash returns. Those factors could help offset modest underlying growth, although PG’s valuation remains relatively rich. Is P&G Stock Worth Buying as Growth Slows and Valuation Stays Rich?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts highlight an estimated 8% fiscal 2027 core EPS headwind from higher input costs, financing expenses, lower non-operating income and unfavorable currency movements. These pressures could limit earnings growth and weigh on the stock’s premium valuation. P&G Fiscal 2027 Outlook Brings an 8% Core EPS Headwind Into Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank issued a bearish forecast for PG’s fiscal 2027 earnings, reinforcing concerns that the company’s near-term fundamentals may not justify its valuation. Erste Group Bank Has Bearish Forecast for PG FY2027 Earnings

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.