Handelsbanken Fonder AB Trims Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Handelsbanken Fonder AB decreased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 1.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 926,459 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,083 shares during the period. Handelsbanken Fonder AB’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $135,856,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cibc World Market Inc. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 40.6% in the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after acquiring an additional 147,701 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15.9% during the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,179,000 after purchasing an additional 14,492 shares in the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 41.8% during the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,681,000 after purchasing an additional 24,010 shares in the last quarter. Indivisible Partners bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $2,120,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 3,791.9% in the 4th quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 11,053 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,592,000 after purchasing an additional 10,769 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

PG stock opened at $146.17 on Tuesday. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $147.97 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $149.01. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm has a market capitalization of $339.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.49 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary describes P&G as a potential “unexpected growth” story, highlighting beauty products, innovation, artificial intelligence applications, and operating efficiency as drivers that could supplement its traditional dividend-compounding profile. 188-year-old Dividend King just unlocked unexpected growth engine
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple articles recommend P&G as a reliable passive-income holding, citing its long dividend record, recurring demand, strong brands, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. This reinforces the stock’s defensive appeal amid market volatility and tariff concerns. Looking to Generate Passive Income From Stocks? 3 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and financial writers continue to characterize P&G as a high-quality, wide-moat consumer-staples company, arguing that dependable cash flow supports further dividend growth despite near-term pressure on margins. Wall Street Is Betting P&G’s Dividend Growth Ends
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G appointed Shailesh Jejurikar as board chairman after Jon Moeller’s retirement. The transition is not an immediate earnings catalyst, but investors will monitor its implications for strategy and governance. What Could Procter & Gamble Chairman Change Mean After Jon Moeller Retires?
• Negative Sentiment: Argus downgraded P&G to “Hold,” while concerns remain about tariffs, margin compression, relatively cautious guidance, and the $3.8 billion cash acquisition of wellness brand Thorne. The deal could expand P&G’s growth platform but also raises execution and capital-allocation risks. Procter & Gamble Cut to Hold at Argus

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PG has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Raymond James Financial dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Evercore set a $162.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.52.

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.