Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG is HORAN Wealth LLC’s 8th Largest Position

HORAN Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 272.4% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 89,998 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 65,831 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble accounts for 2.2% of HORAN Wealth LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 8th largest holding. HORAN Wealth LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $13,828,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $5,099,644,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 15,971.7% during the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,012,744 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,117,270,000 after acquiring an additional 6,969,110 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 233,211,283 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,155,222,000 after acquiring an additional 3,189,111 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 21.4% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,374,499 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,608,785,000 after acquiring an additional 2,880,895 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 66.3% in the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 5,504,749 shares of the company’s stock valued at $877,014,000 after purchasing an additional 2,195,560 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 1.0%

NYSE PG opened at $156.80 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $145.32 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $150.32. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $179.99. The company has a market capitalization of $364.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.23, a PEG ratio of 5.16 and a beta of 0.38.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be issued a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 62.67%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $158.00, for a total transaction of $1,264,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 6,571 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,038,218. This trade represents a 54.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total transaction of $14,495,738.45. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 182,607 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,601,048.05. This represents a 34.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 103,904 shares of company stock valued at $15,759,885 in the last ninety days. 0.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts / commentary highlighting a bull case for PG driven by steady cash flow, brand strength and margin resiliency — contributes to investor optimism. The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): A bull case theory
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes PG is prioritizing faster Beauty & Personal Care innovation, premiumization and science-backed upgrades to support pricing power and long-term growth — a catalyst for revenue mix improvement. Can Beauty & Personal Care Innovation Drive Procter & Gamble’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Old Spice consumer marketing (Super Bowl immersive experience) is a high-profile promotional push that can lift brand engagement and short-term sales in grooming — supportive for organic growth headlines. Old Spice Super Bowl Experience
• Neutral Sentiment: Roundups and Wall Street sentiment pieces summarize analyst views and valuation metrics without new material guidance — useful for context but unlikely to move the stock sharply on their own. What Does Wall Street Think About The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)?
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares (~$1.26M) and cut her direct holding by ~55% — insider selling can be interpreted negatively by some investors even if motivated by diversification or liquidity needs. SEC Form 4 – Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Barron’s warns staples stocks look “frothy” after strong run; valuation concerns could cap further upside and prompt profit-taking across defensive names including PG. Staples Stocks Are Known for Safety. Now They Look Way Too Frothy.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on PG. Dbs Bank raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Raymond James Financial decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 20th. Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, October 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price target for the stock from $157.00 to $165.00 in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $167.00.

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.