Cresset Asset Management LLC Sells 5,076 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Cresset Asset Management LLC cut its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 194,915 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,076 shares during the quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $29,949,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in PG. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at about $5,099,644,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15,971.7% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,012,744 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,117,270,000 after purchasing an additional 6,969,110 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 233,211,283 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,155,222,000 after buying an additional 3,189,111 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 21.4% in the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,374,499 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,608,785,000 after buying an additional 2,880,895 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 66.3% in the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 5,504,749 shares of the company’s stock valued at $877,014,000 after buying an additional 2,195,560 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G announced a major shareholder‑return program (~$10 billion) that reinforces its income profile and supports dividend‑oriented holders. This is a clear long‑term positive for valuation and yield investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Q4: EPS slightly beat estimates and management provided FY2026 EPS guidance (6.830–7.090) roughly in line with expectations — evidence of earnings resilience even as revenue missed marginally. That supports the stock’s defensive, cash‑flow narrative. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management is pitching an AI/technology shift (AI‑driven product development, supply‑chain automation) as a growth lever presented at CAGNY — a strategic message that can boost margins over time if execution follows. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G’s brand and product initiatives (Gain Plus launch; Spruce marketing/mascot) support long‑term brand health but are unlikely to move shares materially in the near term. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains broadly constructive (average rating: Moderate Buy; mixed price targets), and large institutional holders have been adding to positions — both stabilize the investor base but don’t explain intraday moves. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares (about $917k) and reduced her stake materially — a disclosure that often triggers short‑term selling or investor caution even if for personal reasons. Read More.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

PG stock opened at $159.68 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $151.70 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $151.16. The stock has a market cap of $371.10 billion, a PE ratio of 23.66, a P/E/G ratio of 5.46 and a beta of 0.37. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $179.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.72 and a quick ratio of 0.51.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.21%. The company had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.88 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were issued a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 62.67%.

Insider Activity

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Balaji Purushothaman sold 12,827 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.31, for a total transaction of $2,056,296.37. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 12,639 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,026,158.09. This trade represents a 50.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total transaction of $14,495,738.45. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 182,607 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,601,048.05. The trade was a 34.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the company. TD Cowen lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $150.00 to $156.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, December 29th. Barclays set a $155.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, January 16th. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $168.33.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

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.