IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 12.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 87,479 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,756 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $12,828,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Baxter Bros Inc. acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth approximately $12,381,000. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at $53,549,000. Cibc World Market Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 40.6% in the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after purchasing an additional 147,701 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15.9% during the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,179,000 after buying an additional 14,492 shares during the period. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 41.8% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,681,000 after buying an additional 24,010 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total value of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at $184,600.04. This represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,880,748.31. This trade represents a 7.66% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. Corporate insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.
Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.6%
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.48 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 65.71%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
PG has been the topic of several research reports. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Barclays upped their price target on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. HSBC restated a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.
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Key Procter & Gamble News
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: P&G remains a Dividend King, having increased its dividend for roughly seven decades. Fiscal 2026 revenue reportedly rose 3% to more than $87 billion, while Moody’s moved its credit outlook to positive, supporting confidence in the company’s balance sheet and shareholder-return capacity. 1 Stat That Makes Procter & Gamble Hard to Ignore This September
- Neutral Sentiment: PG continues to attract attention as a defensive consumer-staples investment and income stock. However, comparisons with other defensive blue chips highlight that safety alone has not guaranteed superior returns. Which Defensive Stock Has Dominated in 2026
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn that rising input costs, unfavorable foreign-exchange movements and other pressures could create an estimated $1.4 billion after-tax earnings headwind in fiscal 2027. The concern is especially significant because P&G’s latest quarter beat on earnings but missed revenue expectations, reinforcing questions about underlying growth. Procter & Gamble Margins Under Pressure
- Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer described P&G as having little or no growth, a criticism that could weigh on the stock’s valuation near 22 times earnings. Investors appear increasingly focused on whether dependable dividends can compensate for sluggish sales and earnings expansion. Jim Cramer Discusses Procter & Gamble Valuation and Growth
Procter & Gamble Company Profile
Procter & Gamble Company is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio spans beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care products.
The company’s brands include Tide, Ariel, Downy, Dawn, Febreze, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, Head & Shoulders, Olay and Pantene. These products are sold through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.
Procter & Gamble was founded in Cincinnati in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble.
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