Sanctuary Advisors LLC Reduces Stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Sanctuary Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 1.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 413,573 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,808 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $59,737,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Maseco LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Barclays reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $146.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price target on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Erste Group Bank downgraded Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.42.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of PG stock opened at $146.16 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $146.63 and its 200 day moving average price is $148.45. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $340.34 billion, a PE ratio of 21.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.22 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.54 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.89 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.60%.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble declared another quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, extending its long record of dividend growth and signaling continued cash-flow strength. P&G Declares Quarterly Dividend, July 2026
• Positive Sentiment: The dividend hike underscores P&G’s status as a defensive income stock, which may appeal to investors looking for stability and reliable returns. Procter & Gamble Just Declared Its 70th Dividend Increase
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention has been elevated around PG, but recent search interest does not by itself change fundamentals or earnings outlook. Investors Heavily Search Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG): Here is What You Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage ahead of earnings suggests analysts expect a modest decline in earnings, keeping expectations cautious going into the report. What You Need To Know Ahead of Procter & Gamble’s Earnings Release
• Negative Sentiment: PG is planning about 7,000 job cuts to help offset tariff-related costs, highlighting margin pressure and potential restructuring challenges. Procter & Gamble (PG) Plans 7,000 Job Cuts To Help Offset Tariff Costs

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.