Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Stock Purchased by Moody National Bank Trust Division

Moody National Bank Trust Division boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 24.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 27,388 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,393 shares during the quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $3,979,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth approximately $27,862,105,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $3,850,628,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,281,505,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,480,650,000. Finally, Cardano Risk Management B.V. boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,104.8% during the 4th quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 9,521,440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,364,518,000 after buying an additional 8,731,126 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $167.00 to $166.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. 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 note on Friday, June 26th. Barclays lifted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, September 21st. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.70.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI upgraded PG and raised its price target to $166, signaling confidence in the consumer-products company’s prospects and implying meaningful upside from recent trading levels. Evercore ISI upgrades Procter & Gamble and raises price target
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada maintained an “outperform” rating despite trimming its price target slightly from $167 to $166. The revised target still represents substantial potential appreciation, suggesting the reduction is modest rather than a change in the broader outlook. Royal Bank of Canada cuts Procter & Gamble price target
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights PG’s 70-year record of dividend increases, reinforcing its appeal to income-oriented and defensive investors. The company’s long payout history can support demand for the shares during periods of market volatility. Procter & Gamble dividend reliability article
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Paul Gama, CFO Andre Schulten, and insider Susan Whaley sold shares to cover tax withholding obligations tied to equity-award vesting. Because the transactions were tax-related and the executives retained sizable positions, they are less concerning than discretionary insider selling. Procter & Gamble insider filing
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G will webcast its virtual 2026 annual shareholder meeting on October 13, providing investors with a scheduled update on company matters but no immediate financial catalyst. P&G virtual annual meeting announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are preparing for first-quarter results later this month, with analysts expecting a single-digit year-over-year earnings decline. That outlook could limit near-term upside if sales growth, margins, or guidance disappoint. Procter & Gamble earnings preview

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In related news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction 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 owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 15,135 shares of company stock valued at $2,189,970. 0.23% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.6%

NYSE PG traded up $2.40 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $148.34. 13,333,223 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,677,487. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $145.67 and a 200 day simple moving average of $145.97. The company has a market capitalization of $344.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.41, a PEG ratio of 3.60 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

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 company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.48 EPS. The firm’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. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business 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 of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.71%.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care routines. Its portfolio includes products in categories such as beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care.

Major brands associated with Procter & Gamble include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Oral-B, Crest, Olay, Old Spice, Febreze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer and Bounty. The company sells its products through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, the company has grown into a global consumer goods business serving customers in markets around the world.