Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by US Bancorp DE

US Bancorp DE reduced its stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 3.2% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 3,556,370 shares of the company’s stock after selling 119,262 shares during the period. US Bancorp DE’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $509,665,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 237,459,756 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,030,358,000 after purchasing an additional 2,829,151 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 100,634,824 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,462,541,000 after purchasing an additional 370,872 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 8.3% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 22,850,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,510,955,000 after purchasing an additional 1,752,481 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 16,556,061 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,543,839,000 after buying an additional 189,968 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 11,008,454 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,691,449,000 after buying an additional 40,941 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In related news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total value of $26,354,588.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman directly owned 319,385 shares in the company, valued at approximately $51,884,093.25. This represents a 33.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total value of $2,461,625.32. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 44,735 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,259,595.80. This trade represents a 25.32% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 252,715 shares of company stock worth $40,966,904. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have issued reports on PG. Evercore set a $162.00 price objective on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.06.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 1.9%

Shares of PG opened at $146.36 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $170.99. The stock has a market cap of $340.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.11 and a beta of 0.41. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $149.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of $148.62.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The business had revenue of $21.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.52 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.54 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a $1.0885 dividend. This is a boost from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 63.60%.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a Buy stance and recently raised its price target to $172, supporting the stock’s longer‑term case despite near‑term noise. UBS Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Procter & Gamble (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: New product/marketing push: Gillette Venus launched the Smoothguard campaign targeting younger, socially conscious consumers — an example of P&G pushing into targeted grooming categories to drive growth. Venus Smoothguard Highlights P&G Push Into Targeted Grooming And Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s portfolio/innovation strategy is being highlighted as strengthening core brands and improving supply‑chain execution — supportive for long‑term margins and competitive position. Procter & Gamble’s Portfolio Strategy: Strengthening Core Brands?
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reliability remains a tailwind for income investors; several pieces note P&G’s long history of dividend increases, reinforcing investor demand from yield‑focused holders. This 2.9%-Yielding Dividend Stock Has Paid Investors for More Than a Century — and It’s on Sale
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ views are mixed across outlets — some reiterate buy ratings and higher targets while others flag margin/cost risks; that creates two‑sided trading dynamics. Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Goods Stocks: Treasury Wine Estates Limited (OtherTSRYF) and Procter & Gamble (PG)
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor pieces and screeners are revisiting P&G after its Q3 results; some outlets frame it as a buy for income/consistency rather than high growth, keeping interest but not triggering a clear re‑rating. Is Procter & Gamble Stock a Buy After Its Q3 2026 Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: Index rebalancing headwind: P&G is said to be under pressure from the Russell 1000 shift — forced selling from index changes can weigh on price near reconstitution dates. Procter & Gamble Under Pressure In Russell 1000 Shift
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst model cuts: Erste Group trimmed FY2026/FY2027 EPS forecasts and left a Hold rating, reflecting concerns about near‑term margin/cost pressures — a direct negative for forward earnings expectations. Erste Group Cuts FY2026/FY2027 Estimates for Procter & Gamble (PG)
• Negative Sentiment: Sector skepticism: commentary that large FMCG names have “lost their shine” feeds a broader valuation reassessment in staples, which can amplify downward moves on mixed news. FMCG giants Nestle, P&G, Colgate have lost their shine: what next?

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.