Czech National Bank Acquires 29,876 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Czech National Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 4.7% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 662,808 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 29,876 shares during the period. Czech National Bank’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $97,194,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Maseco LLP acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Thorne acquisition expands growth opportunities. P&G agreed to acquire science-focused supplements company Thorne for approximately $3.8 billion. The deal broadens PG’s health-care portfolio into vitamins, minerals and supplements, a faster-growing category that could diversify its traditional household and personal-care businesses. Procter & Gamble Agrees To Buy Thorne For $3.8 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Investors initially viewed the deal favorably. Market coverage described the acquisition as a reason PG stock moved higher, suggesting investors see strategic value in Thorne’s premium positioning and potential to support longer-term growth. A $3.8 Billion Reason Why Procter & Gamble Stock Is in Focus Today
• Positive Sentiment: Sustainability progress may support brand relationships. PureCycle Technologies reported that first P&G commercial resin deliveries began, with select Downy detergent caps entering commercial production. The development supports PG’s recycled-material goals and may help strengthen sustainability credentials, although the direct financial impact appears limited for now. PureCycle Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Acquisition execution and valuation remain key questions. The $3.8 billion purchase is sizable relative to P&G’s historical acquisitions, so investors will likely focus on the price paid, funding, integration and how quickly Thorne contributes to earnings. See how P&G’s $3.8B Deal for Thorne Compares With Its Past Acquisitions

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.0%

PG opened at $146.78 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $147.81 and a 200 day simple moving average of $149.00. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25. The company has a market cap of $341.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 last year, the firm earned $1.48 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business 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. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.71%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on PG shares. Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble 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.