Twin Capital Management Inc. trimmed its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 8.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 41,364 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,705 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble comprises about 0.8% of Twin Capital Management Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position. Twin Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $5,975,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of PG. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth $4,664,783,000. Cardano Risk Management B.V. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,104.8% during the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 9,521,440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,364,518,000 after purchasing an additional 8,731,126 shares in the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 14,231.0% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 3,549,645 shares of the company’s stock worth $508,700,000 after purchasing an additional 3,524,876 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.2% in the 4th 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. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 100.8% in the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 5,460,939 shares of the company’s stock worth $782,607,000 after purchasing an additional 2,741,924 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Bank of America reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased 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, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $159.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.42.
Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.3%
Shares of NYSE PG opened at $147.93 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $146.63 and its 200-day moving average price is $148.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $344.46 billion, a PE ratio of 21.63, a P/E/G ratio of 7.11 and a beta of 0.39.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $21.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.54 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.88 EPS for the current year.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be given a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 63.60%.
Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable income stock and signaling continued confidence in cash flow. PG Declares Quarterly Dividend, July 2026
- Positive Sentiment: The company’s latest dividend marks its 70th consecutive annual increase, a milestone that supports the stock’s appeal to dividend-focused investors. Procter & Gamble Just Declared Its 70th Dividend Increase
- Neutral Sentiment: PG has recently been trading above its short-term average and outperforming the broader market, suggesting stable investor demand rather than a news-driven surge. Procter & Gamble (PG) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also looking ahead to the company’s upcoming earnings release, with analysts expecting a modest decline in earnings, which could limit upside until results are reported. What You Need To Know Ahead of Procter & Gamble’s Earnings Release
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.
Further Reading
- Five stocks we like better than Procter & Gamble
- Why Johnson & Johnson’s Earnings Dip Looks Like a Buying Opportunity
- CPI Comes In Cool: Why It Could Revive These 3 Rate-Sensitive Stocks
- Why ASML’s AI Monopoly Is Still Getting Stronger
- Apple’s AI Toll Booth Thesis Faces Its Biggest Test Yet Before Earnings
Receive News & Ratings for Procter & Gamble Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Procter & Gamble and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
