Narwhal Capital Management Lowers Stock Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Narwhal Capital Management cut its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 17.4% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 82,610 shares of the company’s stock after selling 17,375 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble comprises about 0.9% of Narwhal Capital Management’s holdings, making the stock its 27th largest position. Narwhal Capital Management’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $12,693,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in PG. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Nova Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the first quarter worth $26,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 67.9% in the second quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $141.81 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $179.99. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $144.93 and its two-hundred day moving average is $151.57. The firm has a market capitalization of $331.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.70, a P/E/G ratio of 4.77 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its earnings results on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.23 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.93 EPS. The company’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. Research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Barclays reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble from $153.00 to $151.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Raymond James Financial reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 20th. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $168.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $158.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $169.23.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha argues the market is wrong and P&G is a buy — the piece upgrades the rating, highlighting durable cash flows and long-term compounding potential that could attract value investors. Procter & Gamble: The Market Is Wrong – It’s Time To Buy This Compounder (Rating Upgrade)
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen cut its price target (to $150) but maintained a Buy — signals some near-term valuation cooling yet continued analyst conviction that P&G has upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes P&G is a trending stock and summarizes factors investors should watch (demand trends, promotions, dividend profile), useful for short-term traders but not a firm directional catalyst. Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis on Yahoo Finance frames the story as a trade-off: legal scrutiny vs. new CEO emphasis on pricing — legal risk raises uncertainty, but stronger pricing execution would support margins and investor confidence. Should Legal Scrutiny And New CEO Focus On Pricing Shape Procter & Gamble’s (PG) Investment Narrative?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory action: P&G agreed to change Crest kids’ toothpaste packaging after concerns raised by the Texas AG — this creates near-term legal/regulatory overhang and potential reputational risk. Procter & Gamble changes Crest toothpaste packaging to address Texas AG fluoride concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target (to $158 from $170) as 2026 models were reset — the cut, even with an Overweight call, signals lower near-term upside from previous analyst expectations. Wells Fargo Trims Procter & Gamble (PG) Target as 2026 Models Reset
• Negative Sentiment: Market-watch pieces and a Seeking Alpha “still not a buy” write-up highlight valuation concerns (multiples vs. growth) and recent softness in category demand — these narratives feed selling pressure and explain continued volatility. Procter & Gamble: A Wide Moat, Solid Business – And Still Not A Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term technical/market signal: coverage flagged P&G hitting a 52-week low recently, which can amplify downside momentum as momentum traders and funds react. Procter & Gamble Hits 52-Week Low: Buy Opportunity or Warning Sign?

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In related news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The stock was 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. This represents a 42.55% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble 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.