HUB Investment Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 25.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 34,382 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,000 shares during the period. HUB Investment Partners LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $5,283,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of PG. Czech National Bank grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 3.8% during the third quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 594,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $91,409,000 after buying an additional 21,825 shares during the period. Westerkirk Capital Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth about $4,796,000. Vega Investment Solutions boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Vega Investment Solutions now owns 638,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $101,710,000 after acquiring an additional 8,500 shares in the last quarter. Triodos Investment Management BV boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 7.3% during the 3rd quarter. Triodos Investment Management BV now owns 255,095 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,195,000 after acquiring an additional 17,400 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at about $7,891,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
Procter & Gamble Price Performance
Shares of PG opened at $153.80 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $357.43 billion, a PE ratio of 22.79, a P/E/G ratio of 5.15 and a beta of 0.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.72 and a quick ratio of 0.51. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $179.99. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $152.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $151.21.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were given a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 62.67%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several brokerages have commented on PG. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $161.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. TD Cowen downgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $150.00 to $156.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. 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 has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $168.33.
View Our Latest Stock Report on PG
Procter & Gamble News Summary
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
Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble
In other Procter & Gamble news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total value of $26,354,588.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 319,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $51,884,093.25. This trade represents a 33.68% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at $170,083.41. This represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 348,618 shares of company stock valued at $55,462,643. Corporate insiders own 0.20% 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.
Featured Stories
- Five stocks we like better than Procter & Gamble
- The gold chart Wall Street is terrified of…
- America’s 1776 happening again
- What a Former CIA Agent Knows About the Coming Collapse
- Unlocked: Elon Musk’s Next Big IPO
- Elon Musk already made me a “wealthy man”
Want to see what other hedge funds are holding PG? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report).
Receive News & Ratings for Procter & Gamble Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Procter & Gamble and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
