Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV Has $2.07 Million Stock Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV reduced its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 26.2% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 14,332 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,085 shares during the period. Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $2,070,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Maseco LLP bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital reportedly initiated/maintained a Buy rating on Procter & Gamble, reinforcing confidence in the company’s defensive earnings profile and dividend stability.
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America kept a Buy rating on PG while lowering its price target to $166 from $170, still implying meaningful upside from current levels.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary highlighted PG as a Dividend King with a long history of dividend growth, plus product launches such as Braun NEVO and Cascade Clean and Dry Booster Rinse Aid that could support brand momentum.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several market recap pieces noted that PG had recently underperformed the broader market in prior sessions, reflecting some near-term pressure rather than a company-specific shock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Other articles focused broadly on dividend investing strategies and retirement income ideas, using PG as an example of a reliable income stock rather than citing a new business catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: One article framed PG as facing a “fresh market test,” suggesting investors are still assessing whether its valuation and growth outlook justify renewed buying.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $147.15 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. The stock has a market cap of $342.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.51, a P/E/G ratio of 6.24 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a 50 day moving average of $146.58 and a 200-day moving average of $148.37. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The firm had revenue of $21.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.54 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.9 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have weighed in on PG. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Piper Sandler upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. TD Cowen lifted their target price on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.42.

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.