Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Stock: MGO One Seven LLC Reduces Holdings

MGO One Seven LLC lowered its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 7.8% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 93,340 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,936 shares during the period. MGO One Seven LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $13,560,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of PG. Sagace Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 12.8% during the third quarter. Sagace Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,039 shares of the company’s stock worth $296,000 after buying an additional 232 shares during the period. Americana Partners LLC raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 4.5% during the third quarter. Americana Partners LLC now owns 80,071 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,633,000 after buying an additional 3,412 shares during the last quarter. Fusion Capital LLC raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 9.4% during the third quarter. Fusion Capital LLC now owns 2,056 shares of the company’s stock worth $299,000 after buying an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the third quarter valued at $87,000. Finally, CFC Planning Co LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the third quarter valued at $8,603,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Shailesh Jejurikar sold 35,000 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $163.09, for a total transaction of $5,708,150.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 55,391 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,033,718.19. The trade was a 38.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Paul Gama sold 4,331 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, October 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $161.27, for a total value of $698,460.37. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 46,793 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,546,307.11. This trade represents a 8.47% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 58,647 shares of company stock valued at $9,268,508. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

PG opened at $161.42 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $149.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $148.94. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $167.25. The company has a market cap of $374.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.31, a PEG ratio of 3.97 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $23.28 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.80 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.02% and a net margin of 18.23%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.99 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 23rd will be issued a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.51%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on PG shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 23rd. DZ Bank lowered Procter & Gamble from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 27th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. BNP Paribas Exane upped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $189.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, UBS Group set a $166.00 target price on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $170.57.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Freedom Broker upgraded PG from “hold” to “buy,” providing a positive signal for the stock and reflecting greater confidence in the company’s outlook. Freedom Broker upgrades Procter & Gamble to buy from hold
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend appeal remains strong: Articles highlighted PG as a long-standing dividend leader, supporting its appeal to income-focused and defensive investors. The company’s record of dividend increases may help underpin demand for the shares, particularly when investors favor stable consumer-staples businesses. Dividend Kings article Trusted dividend stocks article
• Neutral Sentiment: Bond issuance adds balance-sheet context: PG’s euro- and dollar-denominated bond sale provides liquidity and funding flexibility, but it also draws attention to leverage, interest costs, and the company’s relatively elevated valuation. Procter & Gamble bond sale
• Neutral Sentiment: Growth story under review: Commentary on PG points to accelerating revenue growth, while also noting that higher operating costs could pressure margins and earnings. Investors are weighing improved sales momentum against cost inflation. Procter & Gamble revenue growth and costs What changed in Procter & Gamble’s story
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed rating signals and valuation risk: DZ Bank downgraded PG from “strong-buy” to “hold.” With shares trading at a premium valuation, a more cautious analyst stance could weigh on upside unless earnings growth accelerates. DZ Bank rating change
• Negative Sentiment: Advertising challenge produced only a limited win: Following PG’s challenge, the National Advertising Division supported Carpe’s $19.95 reference price but recommended changes or removal of other savings, free-shipping, comparative-performance, and “first” 100-hour protection claims. The outcome may modestly strengthen competitive advertising standards, but it does not represent a material financial catalyst for PG. National Advertising Division decision involving Carpe

Procter & Gamble Profile

Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio includes personal health and grooming products, beauty and skin care items, baby, feminine and family care products, fabric and home care products, and oral care products.

The company’s well-known brands include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Crest, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, Old Spice, Dawn, Febreze and Mr.