Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by HighPoint Advisor Group LLC

HighPoint Advisor Group LLC reduced its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 6.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 105,612 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,074 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble makes up approximately 0.8% of HighPoint Advisor Group LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest holding. HighPoint Advisor Group LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $16,227,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. MOKAN Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 13.7% during the second quarter. MOKAN Wealth Management Inc. now owns 15,319 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,442,000 after purchasing an additional 1,846 shares during the last quarter. Czech National Bank lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 3.8% during the 3rd quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 594,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $91,409,000 after buying an additional 21,825 shares during the last quarter. Westerkirk Capital Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $4,796,000. Vega Investment Solutions raised its position 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 valued at $101,710,000 after acquiring an additional 8,500 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 36.2% during the 2nd quarter. Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS now owns 17,798 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,836,000 after acquiring an additional 4,730 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have weighed in on PG. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price 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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $157.00 to $165.00 in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Raymond James Financial decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 20th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.00.

Trending Headlines about 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.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.0%

PG opened at $156.80 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $145.32 and its 200 day moving average price is $150.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.72 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The stock has a market cap of $364.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.23, a P/E/G ratio of 5.16 and a beta of 0.38. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $179.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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 for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd will be paid a dividend of $1.0568 per share. 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.67%.

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.