Toth Financial Advisory Corp trimmed its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 7.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 44,114 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,664 shares during the quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $6,469,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the period. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC increased 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 acquiring an additional 71 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake 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 valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
Key Procter & Gamble News
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: PG continues to be highlighted as a Dividend King with a long record of reliable and growing payouts. Coverage suggests that an investment of roughly $17,000 could generate more than $500 in annual dividends, supporting demand from income-focused investors. All It Takes Is $17,000 Invested in This High-Yield Dividend King Stock to Generate Over $500 in Yearly Dividends
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend-focused commentary continues to put PG in the spotlight as investors favor stable blue-chip companies and seek dependable income amid market uncertainty. Procter & Gamble Draws Attention as Dividend Blue Chips Take Center Stage
- Neutral Sentiment: PG is also being viewed as a defensive holding while investors await inflation data. Its household-product portfolio may offer relative stability, although inflation and consumer-spending trends remain important for margins and demand. Is Procter & Gamble Steadying Nerves as Markets Await the July Inflation Print?
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research made several modest reductions to PG’s earnings outlook, including FY2027 EPS falling to $6.97 from $7.05 and FY2028 EPS to $7.42 from $7.47. Some quarterly estimates were raised, but the overall revisions point to limited near-term earnings momentum. Erste Group Bank also issued a bearish FY2027 earnings forecast. Erste Group Bank Has Bearish Forecast for PG FY2027 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices could pressure household budgets, potentially encouraging consumers to trade down or reduce discretionary purchases and creating challenges for PG’s volume growth. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Gasoline Prices Pressure Consumers?
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
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Procter & Gamble Trading Up 0.1%
PG opened at $144.29 on Friday. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $167.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a fifty day moving average of $148.21 and a 200-day moving average of $148.92. The stock has a market cap of $335.40 billion, a PE ratio of 21.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.39.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.
Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be given a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 65.71%.
Procter & Gamble 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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