Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Bought by AR Asset Management Inc.

AR Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 6.5% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 80,269 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,910 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble comprises approximately 2.2% of AR Asset Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest holding. AR Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $11,594,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its position in 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 valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in 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 acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in 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. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $149.19 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $147.13 and its 200-day simple moving average is $148.67. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $347.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.81, a PEG ratio of 7.37 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.54 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.88 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 63.60%.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble highlighted a new Swiffer Lemon Duster launch, which could support category growth, reinforce brand strength, and help drive consumer engagement in its home care portfolio. New Swiffer Lemon Duster Delivers Fresh Scent of Clean
• Positive Sentiment: A report suggesting P&G could benefit as investors rotate away from higher-risk growth names into defensive consumer staples may continue to support the stock’s relative appeal. As the AI Selloff Worsens, Time-Tested Procter & Gamble Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner
• Positive Sentiment: Plans to expand manufacturing in Egypt to serve Gulf and African markets could improve regional supply-chain efficiency and support long-term international growth. Procter & Gamble Expands Egypt Manufacturing To Serve Gulf And African Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focus on valuation comparisons and whether PG is attractive versus Newell Brands, which is more about relative stock selection than a direct catalyst for P&G itself. NWL vs. PG: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary asking whether P&G can stay steady ahead of earnings reflects investor caution, but it does not by itself change the fundamental outlook. Can Procter & Gamble Stay Steady As Earnings Day Approaches
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts are warning that upcoming earnings may decline and that P&G may not have the right setup for an earnings beat, which could weigh on the shares if results or guidance disappoint. Analysts Estimate Procter & Gamble (PG) to Report a Decline in Earnings

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have recently commented on PG shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Raymond James Financial lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.74.

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.