Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Elevated Capital Advisors LLC

Elevated Capital Advisors LLC decreased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 37.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 8,341 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,924 shares during the period. Elevated Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,205,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its stake 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 worth $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during 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. grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares during the period. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators continue to highlight Procter & Gamble as a Dividend King with an attractive yield and discounted valuation relative to its stable earnings profile. 5 Dividend Kings to Buy in July with Irresistible Value and Yield
• Positive Sentiment: Recent product launches, including Braun NEVO and Cascade Clean and Dry Booster Rinse Aid, suggest ongoing brand innovation that could support sales momentum. Procter & Gamble (PG) Extends Its Dividend Appeal, Is The Stock Already Fully Valued?
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles this week focused on PG as a core retirement-income stock, reinforcing its reputation as a dependable dividend name but without pointing to any immediate catalyst for the shares.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent market recaps showed PG falling more than the broader market, reflecting investor caution and possible concern that the stock may be fully valued in the near term. Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Another update noted a larger-than-market drop for Procter & Gamble, which may be weighing on sentiment as traders rotate toward other names. Procter & Gamble (PG) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

NYSE PG opened at $146.74 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $146.57 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $148.38. 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 market cap of $341.70 billion, a PE ratio of 21.45, a PEG ratio of 6.31 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.23 billion during 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 quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.9 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th were given a $1.0885 dividend. This is a boost from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 63.60%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on PG shares. Evercore set a $162.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.47.

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.