Griffith & Werner Inc. Takes Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Griffith & Werner Inc. bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 27,673 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,026,000. Procter & Gamble accounts for about 2.2% of Griffith & Werner Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Jefferies Financial Group raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Barclays set a $155.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Friday, January 16th. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and set a $177.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $168.33.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,029 shares in the company, valued at $170,083.41. This represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 1,809 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $159.46, for a total value 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 trade represents a 5.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643 in the last 90 days. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 2.3%

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

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

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.

Procter & Gamble 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.