Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Acquired by Alley Investment Management Company LLC

Alley Investment Management Company LLC grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 10.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 72,147 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,799 shares during the quarter. Alley Investment Management Company LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $10,421,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

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

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target on P&G to $170 from $169 and kept an Outperform rating, suggesting upside from current levels. MarketScreener
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option activity signals traders are positioning for a near-term move higher, which can reflect bullish sentiment.
• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s consumer brands continue to see product innovation, including new launches from Cascade and Native, which support the company’s growth narrative and brand strength. Cascade Launches New Clean and Dry Booster Rinse Aid
• Positive Sentiment: Native also launched upgraded Mineral Sun Care exclusively at Target, reinforcing P&G’s ability to refresh and expand premium personal care offerings. Native Launches Upgraded Mineral Sun Care
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles simply noted that P&G remains a widely watched stock, with no new fundamental catalyst attached.
• Neutral Sentiment: An overview of what drives P&G’s role in the S&P 500 is informational and does not appear to change the investment outlook. What Drives Procter & Gamble in the S&P 500 Index?

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $146.47 on Wednesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $167.25. The stock has a market cap of $341.07 billion, a PE ratio of 21.41, a P/E/G ratio of 6.46 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The company has a 50-day moving average of $146.04 and a 200 day moving average of $148.12.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its earnings results 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 business had revenue of $21.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The business’s revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.54 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were issued a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.60%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PG has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Bank of America reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued 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 $161.47.

Procter & Gamble Company 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.