Richard C. Young & CO. LTD. Lowers Stock Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Richard C. Young & CO. LTD. lowered its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 4.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 117,835 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,830 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble comprises approximately 1.7% of Richard C. Young & CO. LTD.’s holdings, making the stock its 28th largest position. Richard C. Young & CO. LTD.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $18,105,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of PG. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth $40,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the 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 sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,083.41. This represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total transaction of $26,354,588.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman directly owned 319,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,884,093.25. The trade was a 33.68% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 348,618 shares of company stock valued at $55,462,643. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $159.68 on Wednesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $179.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.72 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The business’s 50 day moving average is $151.70 and its two-hundred day moving average is $151.16. The stock has a market capitalization of $371.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.66, a PEG ratio of 5.46 and a beta of 0.37.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.88 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were given a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 62.67%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have issued reports on PG. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $177.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Piper Sandler started coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price objective for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. TD Cowen lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and increased their price target for the company from $150.00 to $156.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $168.33.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G announced a major shareholder‑return program (~$10 billion) that reinforces its income profile and supports dividend‑oriented holders. This is a clear long‑term positive for valuation and yield investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Q4: EPS slightly beat estimates and management provided FY2026 EPS guidance (6.830–7.090) roughly in line with expectations — evidence of earnings resilience even as revenue missed marginally. That supports the stock’s defensive, cash‑flow narrative. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management is pitching an AI/technology shift (AI‑driven product development, supply‑chain automation) as a growth lever presented at CAGNY — a strategic message that can boost margins over time if execution follows. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G’s brand and product initiatives (Gain Plus launch; Spruce marketing/mascot) support long‑term brand health but are unlikely to move shares materially in the near term. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains broadly constructive (average rating: Moderate Buy; mixed price targets), and large institutional holders have been adding to positions — both stabilize the investor base but don’t explain intraday moves. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares (about $917k) and reduced her stake materially — a disclosure that often triggers short‑term selling or investor caution even if for personal reasons. Read More.

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.