Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Acquired by Capital International Inc. CA

Capital International Inc. CA lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 30.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 98,640 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 23,205 shares during the period. Capital International Inc. CA’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $15,156,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter valued at about $34,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth about $40,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of PG stock opened at $155.98 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $175.99. The business’s 50 day moving average is $152.80 and its two-hundred day moving average is $151.06. The company has a market capitalization of $362.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.11, a P/E/G ratio of 5.19 and a beta of 0.37.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.The business had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.88 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were given a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.52%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In related news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total value of $26,354,588.40. Following the transaction, the chairman directly owned 319,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,884,093.25. This trade represents a 33.68% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total value of $14,495,738.45. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 182,607 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,601,048.05. The trade was a 34.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 348,618 shares of company stock valued at $55,462,643. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Piper Sandler assumed coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $161.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, December 8th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price target for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $168.33.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Significant drop in short interest — Short interest fell ~13.6% to 22.39M shares as of Feb. 27 (about 1.0% of float) and a days‑to‑cover of ~1.9, reducing near‑term short pressure and potential forced selling. (No link)
• Positive Sentiment: Upgrades and brand repositioning for cleaning lines — Coverage noting upgraded Mr. Clean and Gain lines as strengthening P&G’s category moat, which could support market share and pricing power. Are P&G’s Upgraded Mr. Clean and Gain Lines Quietly Redefining Its Brand Moat (PG)?
• Positive Sentiment: New product push for Mr. Clean — Company announced Mr. Clean “retirement/comeback” and new SKUs, which may drive incremental sales and revive brand relevance in household cleaning. PG One Stages Mr. Clean’s Retirement/Comeback, Announces New Products
• Positive Sentiment: Marketing lift for Old Spice — A high‑profile campaign licensing Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” aims to refresh Old Spice’s positioning and support sales. Old Spice Teams Up With Iconic R&B Group to Ignite Beloved “Mom Song” in New Campaign
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and price‑target lift — Wells Fargo raised its PG target to $177 (from $165) and other bullish writeups highlight resilient demand for staples; analyst optimism can attract flows. Why The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is One of the Best Stocks That Will Always Grow
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street commentary and research features — Zacks and other outlets include PG in research lists and analyst discussion pieces; useful for sentiment but not an immediate catalyst by itself. Is It Worth Investing in P&G (PG) Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider/insider‑related selling — Sen. John Boozman reported a sale of PG shares; insider selling can be read negatively by some investors even if not material. Sen. John Boozman Sells Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Stock

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.