Independent Investors Inc. Decreases Stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Independent Investors Inc. reduced its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 19.9% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 41,933 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,409 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble makes up approximately 1.2% of Independent Investors Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. Independent Investors Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $6,443,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth $25,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in 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 in the last quarter. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

NYSE:PG opened at $146.00 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $144.63 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $150.66. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $179.99. The company has a market cap of $341.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.31, a PEG ratio of 4.97 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.51.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.87 by $0.01. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.74% and a return on equity of 32.63%. The firm had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd will be issued a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 61.75%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have commented on the company. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Piper Sandler began coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target for the company. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $158.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $167.95.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total transaction of $108,438.25. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat & healthy margins — P&G reported $1.88 EPS vs. $1.87 consensus and posted a strong net margin and ROE, which supports the company’s cash generation and dividend profile. MarketBeat: Procter & Gamble stock
• Positive Sentiment: Productivity and cost savings remain a tailwind — Analysts highlight that P&G’s productivity programs and supply‑chain efficiencies can protect margins and help EPS even as inflationary pressures persist. Zacks: Can PG’s Productivity Drive Fuel EPS Gains?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro risk tone turned slightly more positive — A reported retreat on proposed tariffs boosted U.S. futures and market sentiment broadly, which can help cyclical demand but is only an indirect factor for defensive staples like P&G. Benzinga: Trump’s Greenland Tariff Retreat Sends Dow Futures Higher
• Neutral Sentiment: Product pipeline news — Reports that P&G is developing a new razor system suggest potential future revenue drivers, but this is early-stage and unlikely to move near-term results materially. MSN: Procter & Gamble is developing a new razor system
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed and volume weakness — Quarterly revenue was $22.21B vs. $22.36B consensus; WSJ notes revenue gains were driven by higher prices while volumes fell, raising questions about demand elasticity and sustainability of growth. WSJ: Procter & Gamble Revenue Ticks Up, Helped by Higher Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Muted analyst commentary ahead of the print — Some commentators (including Jim Cramer) warned to expect no “fireworks,” which can temper upside and encourage profit‑taking after the report. Yahoo/Video: Jim Cramer on Procter & Gamble’s Earnings

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.