Guardian Capital LP Acquires 5,255 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Guardian Capital LP grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 7.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 75,322 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,255 shares during the period. Guardian Capital LP’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $11,573,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Truepoint Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 12.3% in the 3rd quarter. Truepoint Inc. now owns 129,017 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,823,000 after acquiring an additional 14,116 shares in the last quarter. Sunpointe LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 13.2% during the third quarter. Sunpointe LLC now owns 13,931 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,140,000 after purchasing an additional 1,623 shares during the last quarter. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 11.7% during the third quarter. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC now owns 297,752 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,750,000 after purchasing an additional 31,150 shares during the last quarter. LOM Asset Management Ltd grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 14.6% in the third quarter. LOM Asset Management Ltd now owns 21,671 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,330,000 after purchasing an additional 2,762 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Integrity Advisory Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $873,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $157.00 to $165.00 in a report on Friday, January 23rd. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $161.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $168.33.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $153.80 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The company has a market capitalization of $357.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.79, a P/E/G ratio of 5.15 and a beta of 0.37. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $179.99. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $152.35 and a 200-day moving average of $151.21.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were issued a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 62.67%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total transaction of $5,858,976.69. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 34,994 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,680,576.02. This trade represents a 50.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of Procter & Gamble 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 sale, the chairman directly owned 319,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $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. Over the last three months, insiders sold 348,618 shares of company stock valued at $55,462,643. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple dividend-themed pieces reaffirm PG’s status as a Dividend King/Aristocrat, underscoring steady dividend growth and defensive appeal for income-focused investors; that support can reduce downside for long-term holders. Dividend Aristocrats in a Shaky Market
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context is jittery (rising VIX, weak consumer sentiment and still-elevated Treasury yields); that macro uncertainty is affecting broad equity flows and may amplify short-term moves in consumer staples despite PG’s defensive profile. Dividend Aristocrats in a Shaky Market
• Negative Sentiment: A recent compendium of analyst notes flags margin pressure for Procter & Gamble, creating concern about near-term profitability and earnings leverage. That negative analyst tone can weigh on the stock. Top Research Reports for Procter & Gamble, American Express & TJX
• Negative Sentiment: Reports show PG shares have recently fallen more steeply than the broader market, indicating stronger selling pressure in short-term trading sessions. That price action can feed momentum-driven outflows. Procter & Gamble (PG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported recently, which investors often view as a near-term negative signal and can amplify caution among holders and prospective buyers. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Shares Down 2.3% Following Insider Selling

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.