Foundations Investment Advisors LLC Purchases 18,056 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 21.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 100,676 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 18,056 shares during the quarter. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $14,428,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the period. Park Square Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Maseco LLP bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Saranac Partners Ltd bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble announced that CFO Andre Schulten will present at Deutsche Bank’s Global Consumer Conference on June 3, giving investors a near-term event to watch for commentary on growth, pricing, and margins. P&G to Webcast Presentation From the Deutsche Bank dbAccess Global Consumer Conference, June 3
• Positive Sentiment: P&G is also being highlighted in articles about battered blue-chip dividend stocks, reinforcing its appeal as a defensive income name for investors seeking stability and yield. 5 Battered Blue-Chip Stocks That Pay Huge Dividends and Won’t Be Down Forever
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary continue to focus on whether P&G’s pricing strategy can sustain growth in 2026 and how its consumer staples business compares with peers, but these pieces are more interpretive than news-driven catalysts. Can Procter & Gamble’s Pricing Strategy Sustain Growth in 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s planned $205 million Georgia logistics investment is an operational expansion that could support distribution efficiency, but it is not a major immediate earnings catalyst. Procter & Gamble Expands Georgia Logistics Network With US$205m Facility Investment
• Negative Sentiment: Recent articles also note that PG has fallen over the past year, reflecting investor concern about slower growth and the challenge of sustaining premium pricing in a cautious consumer environment. Is It Time To Reassess Procter & Gamble (PG) After A 12% One Year Share Price Decline

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total value of $917,194.21. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,083.41. This represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

PG has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their target price on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 27th. TD Cowen upped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Piper Sandler upped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their target price on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, UBS Group upped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.06.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of PG opened at $147.52 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $170.99. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $144.58 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $147.92. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The stock has a market cap of $343.52 billion, a PE ratio of 21.57, a PEG ratio of 6.13 and a beta of 0.41.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.54 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were issued a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 24th. This is a boost from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 63.60%.

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.