Sapient Capital LLC lessened its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 4.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 80,771 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,984 shares during the period. Sapient Capital LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $11,844,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its stake 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 worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the 4th 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. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares during the period. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
Procter & Gamble Stock Performance
Shares of PG opened at $145.88 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $339.09 billion, a PE ratio of 22.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.49 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $147.86 and its 200 day moving average price is $149.01.
Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.71%.
Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: PG’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Thorne would expand its presence in vitamins, supplements and wellness products, providing a potential avenue for longer-term growth beyond its traditional consumer-staples categories. Procter & Gamble making $3.8 billion acquisition of supplements company Thorne
- Positive Sentiment: PureCycle Technologies reported that its first commercial recycled-resin deliveries to PG have begun, with select Downy detergent caps now in production. The development supports PG’s sustainability efforts and could help secure recycled materials for packaging. PureCycle Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: PG continues to be highlighted as a defensive consumer-staples and dividend stock amid market volatility. However, elevated Treasury yields may make dividend-paying equities somewhat less attractive relative to bonds. 5 Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy in August
- Negative Sentiment: Argus downgraded PG from “buy” to “hold.” The change removes a positive analyst catalyst and likely reflects concerns about valuation, modest recent sales growth and limited near-term upside.
- Negative Sentiment: Discussion surrounding the Thorne acquisition has focused on product quality and safety concerns. Although these are not confirmed problems, such concerns could increase reputational and integration risks for PG as it enters the supplements market. Procter & Gamble Buys Supplement Brand Thorne — People Have Thoughts
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research analysts recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective 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. 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. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.
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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.
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