Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. Takes Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund purchased 38,436 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,508,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in 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 period. Park Square Financial Group LLC grew its position 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 buying an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Maseco LLP acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total value of $917,194.21. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares in the company, valued at approximately $170,083.41. The trade was a 84.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 1,809 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $159.46, for a total transaction of $288,463.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 30,215 shares in the company, valued at $4,818,083.90. This trade represents a 5.65% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $141.23 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $145.62 and a 200-day moving average of $148.07. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $170.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. The company has a market capitalization of $328.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.65, a P/E/G ratio of 6.10 and a beta of 0.41.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The firm’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 63.60%.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary suggests Procter & Gamble could regain volume growth if innovation in core brands like Tide and Pampers drives more premium product sales and better retail execution. Will Innovation in Tide and Pampers Revive PG’s Volume Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Another article highlighted P&G as a resilient, defensive investment, reinforcing the idea that its stable consumer staples cash flows can hold up well in volatile markets. What Makes Procter & Gamble (PG) a Resilient Investment?
• Positive Sentiment: A price-target piece projected meaningful upside for PG over the next year or so, which can support investor confidence even if near-term trading is weak. Prediction: Procter & Gamble Will Trade At This Price in 2027
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G and iHeartMedia launched the Elton John Impact Awards podcast special, which is more of a brand/marketing move than a direct earnings catalyst. iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) Launch the Elton John Impact Awards…
• Neutral Sentiment: Native, a P&G brand, launched a limited-edition Boba Cafe collection, signaling ongoing product innovation and marketing aimed at younger consumers, but with limited immediate financial impact. Native Boba Cafe Launch Highlights P&G’s Multicultural Growth And Valuation Upside
• Neutral Sentiment: Algorhythm Holdings said it expanded freight services for P&G India, which is operationally positive but too small to materially move PG shares on its own. Algorhythm Holdings Announces Expanded Contract with Procter & Gamble India…
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage also reflects concern that PG’s growth may remain muted without stronger demand trends, which can pressure the stock when investors focus on volume recovery and valuation. What Makes Procter & Gamble (PG) a Resilient Investment?

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on PG shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, March 27th. Bank of America dropped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Evercore set a $162.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Erste Group Bank lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.06.

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.