G&S Capital LLC Cuts Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

G&S Capital LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 54.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 12,359 shares of the company’s stock after selling 14,527 shares during the quarter. G&S Capital LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,899,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Nova Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the first quarter valued at $26,000. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 67.9% in the 2nd quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares during the period. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Bank of America dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $174.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price objective on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $169.23.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total value of $108,438.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $146,429.03. The trade was a 42.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $141.57 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $330.81 billion, a PE ratio of 20.67, a PEG ratio of 4.65 and a beta of 0.39. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $145.11 and a 200 day moving average of $151.70. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $179.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.09. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.74% and a return on equity of 32.63%. The business had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.23 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.93 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 61.75%.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s pricing power and margin resilience are highlighted in sector write-ups that include PG as a defensive name, supporting upside and dividend reliability. 5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and commentary pieces note operational focus under new leadership (pricing, cost discipline) that could drive margin improvement over time. Procter & Gamble: Intense Focus Makes It Attractive
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G agreed to change Crest kids’ toothpaste packaging and marketing after the Texas AG raised concerns — the move removes regulatory uncertainty but adds short-term remediation and reputational work. Procter & Gamble changes Crest toothpaste packaging to address Texas AG fluoride concerns
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage highlighting legal scrutiny alongside a new CEO focus on pricing frames a mixed narrative — potential for better pricing execution balanced against regulatory/legal headline risk. Should Legal Scrutiny And New CEO Focus On Pricing Shape Procter & Gamble’s (PG) Investment Narrative?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target (keeps Overweight), reflecting model resets across categories but maintaining a constructive stance — suggests upside remains but at lower conviction. Wells Fargo Trims Procter & Gamble (PG) Target as 2026 Models Reset
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen (reported via market outlets) and other shops have lowered targets — analysts still often keep Buy/Overweight ratings, but trimmed targets compress near-term upside. Benzinga (TD Cowen target note)
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation-focused pieces argue PG trades above intrinsic value after recent gains; some analysts call it a Hold given modest topline growth outlook versus ~20x+ multiples. Procter & Gamble: A Wide Moat, Solid Business – And Still Not A Buy
• Negative Sentiment: The stock recently hit a 52-week low amid softer category demand and promotional pressure, signaling macro weakness in core markets that could weigh near-term results. Procter & Gamble Hits 52-Week Low: Buy Opportunity or Warning Sign?
• Negative Sentiment: Broker notes and headlines show growing short-term caution (extended losing sessions, peers upgraded while PG is watched), leaving the stock sensitive to execution and macro updates. Procter & Gamble extends losing streak for seventh straight session

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.