Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC Trims Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 1.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 330,408 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,009 shares during the period. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $47,351,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Maseco LLP purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth $30,000. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter worth $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G is listed as an early user of Amazon Supply Chain Services — this could lower P&G’s logistics/fracture costs, improve fulfillment flexibility, and reduce reliance on incumbent carriers, supporting margins and operating efficiency. Amazon Opens Logistics Network To Clients What It Means For Investors
• Positive Sentiment: PureCycle secured final approvals for two P&G applications and reported rising production — progress on recycled resin commercialization supports P&G’s sustainability goals and secures alternative feedstock that could ease input-price pressure over time. PureCycle Technologies Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: New product and marketing activity — Pantene’s Sunkiss Glow launch and Olay’s “Skinsurance” campaign (plus Secret’s Gen-Z/career marketing push) extend P&G’s innovation pipeline and consumer engagement, which can support revenue growth and pricing power in core categories. Pantene Sunkiss Glow Launch Puts Procter & Gamble Valuation In Focus Olay Redefines Skin Longevity With “Skinsurance” Deodorant for Stress Sweat: Secret Deodorant Partners with Intern Queen
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail/brand activity (Native limited editions at Walmart/Target) and category market reports highlight continued consumer demand and channel placements; they support longer-term TAM expansion but are not immediate earnings drivers. Native Launches Limited Edition Boba Cafe Collection $22.6 Bn Opportunities in the Global Male Toiletries Sector 2026-2029
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market-watch pieces (target-price roundups, sector screener articles) are background noise for PG’s valuation—useful for context but not immediate catalysts. What are Wall Street analysts’ target price for Procter & Gamble stock? Got $5,000? These 3 High-Yielding Stocks Are Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows
• Negative Sentiment: P&G warned of roughly a $150M hit from supply disruptions tied to the Iran war — a direct, near-term profit headwind that investors will watch alongside margin trends and the company’s mitigation actions (reformulation and sourcing diversification). P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on 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 owned 319,385 shares in the company, valued at $51,884,093.25. This trade represents a 33.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of Procter & Gamble 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,083.41. This trade represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 244,715 shares of company stock worth $39,702,904 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 2.2%

PG stock opened at $148.04 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $170.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $344.73 billion, a PE ratio of 21.64, a P/E/G ratio of 6.21 and a beta of 0.41. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $148.79 and its 200-day simple moving average is $148.59.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The company had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.52 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a $1.0885 dividend. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 63.60%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on PG shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 17th. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Erste Group Bank cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.06.

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.