PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Has $1.13 Billion Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,855,792 shares of the company’s stock after selling 230,596 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble makes up about 0.6% of PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,125,814,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 51.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,717,000 after acquiring an additional 13,617 shares in the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% in the first quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $493,000 after acquiring an additional 277 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.8% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,016 shares during the period. Auxano Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.8% during the second quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,165,000 after purchasing an additional 714 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,809,000 after purchasing an additional 809 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 1,809 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $159.46, for a total transaction of $288,463.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 30,215 shares in the company, valued at $4,818,083.90. This represents a 5.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total value of $917,194.21. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,083.41. The trade was a 84.36% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently issued reports on PG. Erste Group Bank cut Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Raymond James Financial cut their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.06.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.8%

NYSE PG opened at $141.23 on Wednesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $170.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.73. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $145.62 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $148.07. The stock has a market capitalization of $328.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.65, a PEG ratio of 6.10 and a beta of 0.41.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.54 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were paid a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 63.60%.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary suggests Procter & Gamble could regain volume growth if innovation in core brands like Tide and Pampers drives more premium product sales and better retail execution. Will Innovation in Tide and Pampers Revive PG’s Volume Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Another article highlighted P&G as a resilient, defensive investment, reinforcing the idea that its stable consumer staples cash flows can hold up well in volatile markets. What Makes Procter & Gamble (PG) a Resilient Investment?
• Positive Sentiment: A price-target piece projected meaningful upside for PG over the next year or so, which can support investor confidence even if near-term trading is weak. Prediction: Procter & Gamble Will Trade At This Price in 2027
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G and iHeartMedia launched the Elton John Impact Awards podcast special, which is more of a brand/marketing move than a direct earnings catalyst. iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) Launch the Elton John Impact Awards…
• Neutral Sentiment: Native, a P&G brand, launched a limited-edition Boba Cafe collection, signaling ongoing product innovation and marketing aimed at younger consumers, but with limited immediate financial impact. Native Boba Cafe Launch Highlights P&G’s Multicultural Growth And Valuation Upside
• Neutral Sentiment: Algorhythm Holdings said it expanded freight services for P&G India, which is operationally positive but too small to materially move PG shares on its own. Algorhythm Holdings Announces Expanded Contract with Procter & Gamble India…
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage also reflects concern that PG’s growth may remain muted without stronger demand trends, which can pressure the stock when investors focus on volume recovery and valuation. What Makes Procter & Gamble (PG) a Resilient Investment?

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.