Procter & Gamble Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NYSE:PG)

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) was the target of unusually large options trading on Thursday. Stock traders acquired 76,923 put options on the stock. This represents an increase of 190% compared to the average daily volume of 26,546 put options.

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total value of $108,438.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 979 shares in the company, valued at approximately $146,429.03. This represents a 42.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 655,209.0% in the 2nd quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC now owns 76,028,952 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,832,680,000 after purchasing an additional 76,017,350 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth about $5,099,644,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15,971.7% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,012,744 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,117,270,000 after acquiring an additional 6,969,110 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 233,211,283 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,155,222,000 after acquiring an additional 3,189,111 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 21.4% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,374,499 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,608,785,000 after acquiring an additional 2,880,895 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $144.55 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $337.77 billion, a PE ratio of 21.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.88 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. Procter & Gamble has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $179.99. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $144.72 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $151.05.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.09. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.63% and a net margin of 19.74%.The firm had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.23 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.93 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Procter & Gamble will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be given a $1.0568 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 61.61%.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G announced a dividend increase that pushed shares higher after the news; investors often view dividend raises as a sign of cash-flow confidence. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Shares Up 1.4% Following Dividend Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy rating on PG, which can lend support to the stock by reinforcing institutional conviction. UBS Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Procter & Gamble (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend-focused coverage included P&G in a roundup of high-yield and dividend-resilient names, reinforcing interest from income-oriented investors. Dividend roundup: Goldman Sachs, Procter & Gamble, Costco, Caterpillar, and more
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published an in-depth preview of Q2 metrics (beyond EPS/revenue), offering models and expectations investors should watch when the quarter posts—useful for positioning but not an immediate catalyst. Insights Into P&G (PG) Q2: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: The options market shows unusual activity that some interpret as signaling bigger moves ahead; this is mixed info—could indicate hedging or directional bets. Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Procter & Gamble Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G is scheduled to report earnings soon (projected posting), keeping the stock sensitive to the quarter’s top-line and margin details. Procter & Gamble (PG) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparative profile vs. smaller peer Synergy CHC was published; not directly market-moving for PG but helpful context for sector/peer analysis. Head to Head Comparison: Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) vs. Synergy CHC (NASDAQ:SNYR)
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G appears on lists of dividend-paying Dow stocks (Dogs of the Dow coverage), which can attract income-focused flows over time but is not an immediate catalyst. The Dogs of the Dow: 10 Downtrodden Dividends Paying Out Up to 6.8%
• Neutral Sentiment: Media noted that CEO stock incentives could meaningfully increase his compensation—this aligns management with shareholders but may raise questions about dilution/compensation structure for some investors. Procter & Gamble CEO could see major wealth boost from stock incentives
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks’ earnings preview warned Q2 EPS may decline and suggested P&G may lack the mix for an earnings beat—this raises short-term downside risk if results disappoint. Earnings Preview: Procter & Gamble (PG) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Large put buying was reported (76,923 puts), a roughly 190% jump vs. typical volume—this is a bearish options signal that could amplify volatility or signal hedging against a near-term drop. Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Procter & Gamble Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: A report noted an insider (Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.) sold shares; insider selling can be perceived negatively even if non-material. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price objective on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, October 27th. UBS Group decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $161.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Raymond James Financial decreased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 20th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $168.73.

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.