Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Stock Position Reduced by Infusive Asset Management Inc.

Infusive Asset Management Inc. lessened its stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 26.5% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 57,043 shares of the company’s stock after selling 20,558 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble makes up 4.0% of Infusive Asset Management Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 10th largest position. Infusive Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $8,239,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its stake in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC grew its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake 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 buying an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Maseco LLP acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Neutral Sentiment: Procter & Gamble is approaching Q4 earnings, and investors are watching for signs of continued sales growth, but also for evidence that cost pressures and tariffs are squeezing margins. Procter & Gamble to Report Q4 Earnings: What Should You Know?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are warning that PG may report lower earnings, and the market appears cautious heading into the release because the setup does not clearly favor an earnings beat. Analysts Estimate Procter & Gamble (PG) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
• Neutral Sentiment: Another preview piece echoed the same message: investors are waiting for Q4 results, with sales growth expected but margin and cost challenges still front and center. Procter & Gamble to Report Q4 Earnings: What Should You Know?
• Positive Sentiment: PG may still appeal to defensive investors if market volatility continues, with one article suggesting the consumer staples name could benefit as money rotates out of high-growth sectors. As the AI Selloff Worsens, Time-Tested Procter & Gamble Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner
• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble also highlighted a new Swiffer Lemon Duster product, reinforcing its innovation pipeline and brand strength in household products. New Swiffer Lemon Duster Delivers Fresh Scent of Clean with No Spray Required

Analyst Ratings Changes

PG has been the topic of several analyst reports. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Evercore set a $162.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Raymond James Financial decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.74.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 1.5%

PG stock opened at $146.94 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. The company has a 50-day moving average of $147.22 and a two-hundred day moving average of $148.71. The stock has a market capitalization of $342.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.42 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The firm had revenue of $21.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.52 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.54 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.88 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 63.60%.

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.