Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) CFO Andre Schulten sold 33,624 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.00, for a total value of $5,547,960.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 65,618 shares in the company, valued at $10,826,970. This trade represents a 33.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.
Andre Schulten also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Monday, October 5th, Andre Schulten sold 3,914 shares of Procter & Gamble stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total transaction of $568,860.76.
Procter & Gamble Stock Performance
PG traded up $2.94 on Thursday, reaching $170.26. The company had a trading volume of 4,935,894 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,729,621. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $170.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $394.62 billion, a PE ratio of 25.64, a P/E/G ratio of 3.98 and a beta of 0.36. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $151.12 and a 200-day moving average price of $149.23.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.02% and a net margin of 18.23%. The business had revenue of $23.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.80 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.99 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 23rd will be paid a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 23rd. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 65.51%.
Procter & Gamble News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Investors have favored established dividend payers amid political uncertainty, helping P&G reach a new 52-week high. The company’s long record of dividend increases and resilient consumer-staples business underpin its appeal to income-focused investors. Article: Dividend stocks hit highs
- Neutral Sentiment: P&G will webcast its November 19 Investor Day, where executives are expected to discuss strategy and the company’s long-term transformation. The announcement provides a forthcoming opportunity for investors to assess its plans, but no new financial targets were included. Article: P&G Investor Day webcast
- Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein reiterated a Hold rating, suggesting a cautious stance rather than a fresh catalyst for the shares. Article: Bernstein maintains Hold rating
- Negative Sentiment: CFO Andre Schulten sold 33,624 shares for about $5.55 million, reducing his stake by roughly 34%. Insider sales can weigh on sentiment, although the transaction alone does not indicate a change in the company’s outlook. SEC filing: CFO share sale
- Negative Sentiment: Commentary also flags rising costs and value-conscious shoppers as risks to growth in P&G’s premium brands, despite their customer loyalty and innovation. Article: Premium brands amid value-seeking consumers
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have issued reports on PG. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $161.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Piper Sandler increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $145.00 to $167.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, October 26th. Argus downgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $162.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, Bank of America reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $170.57.
View Our Latest Research Report on Procter & Gamble
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of PG. Ellis Investment Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Ellis Investment Partners LLC now owns 8,816 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,281,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. Clark Wealth Partners increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 20.6% during the 3rd quarter. Clark Wealth Partners now owns 387 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Kuhn & Co Investment Counsel increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Kuhn & Co Investment Counsel now owns 6,555 shares of the company’s stock worth $952,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Whelan Financial increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.9% during the 3rd quarter. Whelan Financial now owns 3,689 shares of the company’s stock worth $536,000 after purchasing an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. Finally, KLCM Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 0.9% during the 1st quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,140,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
About Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio includes personal health and grooming products, beauty and skin care items, baby, feminine and family care products, fabric and home care products, and oral care products.
The company’s well-known brands include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Crest, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, Old Spice, Dawn, Febreze and Mr.
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