Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Price Target Lowered to $164.00 at BNP Paribas Exane

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) had its price objective reduced by BNP Paribas Exane from $172.00 to $164.00 in a research report report published on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the stock.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on PG. TD Cowen cut their target price on Procter & Gamble from $168.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Barclays set a $155.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Friday. Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, October 27th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $161.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $168.36.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

PG traded down $0.08 on Friday, reaching $144.55. The company had a trading volume of 11,518,068 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,217,492. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.71. The company has a market cap of $337.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.10, a P/E/G ratio of 4.88 and a beta of 0.39. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $144.72 and a 200 day simple moving average of $150.98. Procter & Gamble has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $179.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.09. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.63% and a net margin of 19.74%.The business had revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.23 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.93 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be paid a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 61.75%.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total value of $108,438.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $146,429.03. The trade was a 42.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of PG. Orca Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.0% during the 2nd quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 3,238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $516,000 after buying an additional 64 shares during the period. Access Financial Services Inc. raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 0.6% during the second quarter. Access Financial Services Inc. now owns 10,889 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,735,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Sovereign Financial Group Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.1% in the second quarter. Sovereign Financial Group Inc. now owns 5,823 shares of the company’s stock worth $928,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. WP Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter. WP Advisors LLC now owns 1,405 shares of the company’s stock worth $224,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LVZ Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.0% during the 2nd quarter. LVZ Inc. now owns 3,409 shares of the company’s stock valued at $543,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G announced a dividend increase that pushed shares higher after the news; investors often view dividend raises as a sign of cash-flow confidence. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Shares Up 1.4% Following Dividend Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy rating on PG, which can lend support to the stock by reinforcing institutional conviction. UBS Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Procter & Gamble (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend-focused coverage included P&G in a roundup of high-yield and dividend-resilient names, reinforcing interest from income-oriented investors. Dividend roundup: Goldman Sachs, Procter & Gamble, Costco, Caterpillar, and more
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published an in-depth preview of Q2 metrics (beyond EPS/revenue), offering models and expectations investors should watch when the quarter posts—useful for positioning but not an immediate catalyst. Insights Into P&G (PG) Q2: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: The options market shows unusual activity that some interpret as signaling bigger moves ahead; this is mixed info—could indicate hedging or directional bets. Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Procter & Gamble Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G is scheduled to report earnings soon (projected posting), keeping the stock sensitive to the quarter’s top-line and margin details. Procter & Gamble (PG) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparative profile vs. smaller peer Synergy CHC was published; not directly market-moving for PG but helpful context for sector/peer analysis. Head to Head Comparison: Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) vs. Synergy CHC (NASDAQ:SNYR)
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G appears on lists of dividend-paying Dow stocks (Dogs of the Dow coverage), which can attract income-focused flows over time but is not an immediate catalyst. The Dogs of the Dow: 10 Downtrodden Dividends Paying Out Up to 6.8%
• Neutral Sentiment: Media noted that CEO stock incentives could meaningfully increase his compensation—this aligns management with shareholders but may raise questions about dilution/compensation structure for some investors. Procter & Gamble CEO could see major wealth boost from stock incentives
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks’ earnings preview warned Q2 EPS may decline and suggested P&G may lack the mix for an earnings beat—this raises short-term downside risk if results disappoint. Earnings Preview: Procter & Gamble (PG) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Large put buying was reported (76,923 puts), a roughly 190% jump vs. typical volume—this is a bearish options signal that could amplify volatility or signal hedging against a near-term drop. Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Procter & Gamble Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: A report noted an insider (Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.) sold shares; insider selling can be perceived negatively even if non-material. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

About Procter & Gamble

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.