Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Acquired by Mufg Securities Americas Inc.

Mufg Securities Americas Inc. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 9.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 70,134 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,841 shares during the period. Mufg Securities Americas Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $10,284,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the period. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at $184,600.04. The trade was a 22.02% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. The trade was a 7.66% 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 worth $953,417. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Argus lowered shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. HSBC reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.2%

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $145.51 on Tuesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $338.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $147.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $148.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s 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.