Pitcairn Co. Has $15.29 Million Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Pitcairn Co. lessened its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 99,494 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,147 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble accounts for approximately 1.2% of Pitcairn Co.’s holdings, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. Pitcairn Co.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $15,287,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Norges Bank bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth about $5,099,644,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15,971.7% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,012,744 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,117,270,000 after buying an additional 6,969,110 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 233,211,283 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,155,222,000 after buying an additional 3,189,111 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 21.4% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,374,499 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,608,785,000 after buying an additional 2,880,895 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 66.3% in the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 5,504,749 shares of the company’s stock valued at $877,014,000 after buying an additional 2,195,560 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total transaction of $2,461,625.32. Following the transaction, the insider owned 44,735 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,259,595.80. This trade represents a 25.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,029 shares in the company, valued at $170,083.41. The trade was a 84.36% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Barclays set a $155.00 price objective on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $177.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. TD Cowen lowered shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $150.00 to $156.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $168.33.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 2.8%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $153.94 on Friday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $179.99. The company has a 50-day moving average of $152.17 and a two-hundred day moving average of $151.23. The company has a market cap of $357.76 billion, a PE ratio of 22.81, a P/E/G ratio of 5.29 and a beta of 0.37. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.21%. The business had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were paid a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 62.67%.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: New product push — P&G revived its Mr. Clean brand with a headline product innovation aimed at reinvigorating sales in cleaning/leisure categories; product momentum and marketing can help near-term sales and support market confidence. Mr. Clean Unretires and Launches New Innovation to Tackle Messes
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds — Analysts flag PG among several consumer-staples names likely to benefit from resilient staples demand, digital expansion and portfolio optimization, which supports steady cash flow and margins. This is a positive backdrop for earnings stability. 4 Consumer Product Stocks Set to Benefit From Strong Industry Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend credibility — Coverage lists PG among long-term dividend growers (Dividend Kings), reinforcing the stock’s appeal for income investors and supporting valuation multiple resilience versus cyclicals. These Dividend Kings Have Raised Their Dividends for 50+ Years
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation comparison — A piece compares PG to Kenvue (KVUE) for value investors; useful context but not an immediate catalyst — may influence relative-rotation flows among staples investors. KVUE vs PG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling reported — Multiple filings and coverage note insider sale activity (including a specific 5,549-share sale) and headlines tie these sales to near-term share weakness; insider selling often triggers short-term selling pressure and investor caution. Ma. Fatima Francisco Sells 5,549 Shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Shares declined more than the market — Coverage notes PG fell more steeply than the broader market in the latest session, which appears tied to the insider selling headlines and short-term investor positioning rather than fresh operational misses. Procter & Gamble (PG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

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.