Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Price Target Raised to $157.00 at Rothschild & Co Redburn

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) had its price objective increased by Rothschild & Co Redburn from $155.00 to $157.00 in a research report report published on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on PG. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Piper Sandler began coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price objective on the stock. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $166.70.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Procter & Gamble stock traded up $0.26 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $150.19. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 14,561,312 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,886,575. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.72. Procter & Gamble has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $179.99. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $144.72 and its 200 day simple moving average is $150.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $350.95 billion, a PE ratio of 22.25, a P/E/G ratio of 5.07 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.10%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.88 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd will be issued a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 62.67%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total transaction of $108,438.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $146,429.03. This trade represents a 42.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.20% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. TFC Financial Management Inc. boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 10.7% during the 4th quarter. TFC Financial Management Inc. now owns 8,930 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,280,000 after acquiring an additional 861 shares during the period. Bingham Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $281,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 20.2% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 108,268 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,516,000 after acquiring an additional 18,197 shares in the last quarter. Tyche Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Tyche Wealth Partners LLC now owns 41,261 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,913,000 after acquiring an additional 1,063 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Natural Investments LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 8.1% in the fourth quarter. Natural Investments LLC now owns 18,251 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,615,000 after acquiring an additional 1,370 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS beat and guidance maintained — P&G reported adjusted EPS of $1.88, topping estimates and reiterating FY2026 EPS guidance, which supports the company’s cash-return profile and dividend reliability. Procter & Gamble Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Organic Sales Flat Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgrade lifts sentiment — JPMorgan moved PG from Neutral to Overweight and raised its $165 price target, giving the stock renewed upward momentum from the buy-side. JPMorgan Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call buying suggests short-term bullish positioning — heavy call-option volume (241k contracts) points to investor speculation on upside around the earnings/news flow (could amplify near-term moves).
• Neutral Sentiment: Innovation initiatives (premium diapers in China) are longer-term growth plays — P&G is pushing Pampers Prestige (silk fibers) to capture premium demand in China; useful for future mix improvement but not an immediate revenue cure. Procter & Gamble is selling diapers made with silk fibers in China as it leans into luxury
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasizing data & technology-led reinvention — new CEO/President highlighted investments to improve targeting and margins; positive strategically but execution will take quarters. Procter & Gamble Says Data and Technology Will Support Company’s Reinvention
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue came up short and organic sales were flat — top-line missed consensus as volumes declined in key categories (razors, diapers) and pricing/mix only partly offset weakness, which is why some investors sold into the print. Procter & Gamble misses revenue estimates due to slower US growth
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff/geopolitical and consumer headwinds flagged — management warned of a challenging external environment (tariffs, geopolitical risk) that could pressure volumes and margins, creating near-term uncertainty. Procter & Gamble falls after warning of challenging consumer and geopolitical environment
• Negative Sentiment: Investor reaction remains mixed — analysts raised some forecasts, but coverage notes the quarter was “mixed” (EPS beat, revenue miss, flat organic sales), so expect muted trading and volatility as the market digests forward commentary. How Investors Are Reacting To Procter & Gamble (PG) Steady Earnings, Softer Guidance And Flat Organic Sales

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.