Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Receives $161.47 Average PT from Brokerages

Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two ratings firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $161.4211.

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. UBS Group lifted their target price on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.1%

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $147.15 on Monday. Procter & Gamble has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The stock has a market cap of $342.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.51, a PEG ratio of 6.26 and a beta of 0.39. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $146.58 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $148.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

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 analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The company had revenue of $21.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.54 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Procter & Gamble will post 6.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th were issued a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 63.60%.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital reportedly initiated/maintained a Buy rating on Procter & Gamble, reinforcing confidence in the company’s defensive earnings profile and dividend stability.
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America kept a Buy rating on PG while lowering its price target to $166 from $170, still implying meaningful upside from current levels.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary highlighted PG as a Dividend King with a long history of dividend growth, plus product launches such as Braun NEVO and Cascade Clean and Dry Booster Rinse Aid that could support brand momentum.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several market recap pieces noted that PG had recently underperformed the broader market in prior sessions, reflecting some near-term pressure rather than a company-specific shock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Other articles focused broadly on dividend investing strategies and retirement income ideas, using PG as an example of a reliable income stock rather than citing a new business catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: One article framed PG as facing a “fresh market test,” suggesting investors are still assessing whether its valuation and growth outlook justify renewed buying.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Carson Advisory Inc. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,738,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. now owns 6,289 shares of the company’s stock valued at $901,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $549,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the period. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,623 shares of the company’s stock worth $376,000 after purchasing an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Grant Street Asset Management Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Grant Street Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,627 shares of the company’s stock worth $376,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

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.