27,127 Shares in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Acquired by Field & Main Bank

Field & Main Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 27,127 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,978,000.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Baxter Bros Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at approximately $12,381,000. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at $53,549,000. Cibc World Market Inc. lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 40.6% in the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after acquiring an additional 147,701 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,179,000 after purchasing an additional 14,492 shares during the period. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 41.8% in the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,681,000 after purchasing an additional 24,010 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have issued reports on PG. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Barclays increased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $149.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of PG stock opened at $145.51 on Tuesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $147.06 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $148.12. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $338.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.98, a PEG ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 65.71%.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles identify PG as a leading dividend stock for 2027 and beyond, emphasizing its dependable income, long record of dividend growth and resilience across economic cycles. This supports demand from income-oriented and defensive investors. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble
• Positive Sentiment: PG is being presented as an attractive alternative to simply owning the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), reflecting investor interest in selecting high-quality individual dividend payers with established household brands. These 3 Dividend Stocks Make a Strong Case for Skipping XLP
• Neutral Sentiment: The bullish investment case also depends on productivity improvements, new product innovation and robust cash returns. Those factors could help offset modest underlying growth, although PG’s valuation remains relatively rich. Is P&G Stock Worth Buying as Growth Slows and Valuation Stays Rich?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts highlight an estimated 8% fiscal 2027 core EPS headwind from higher input costs, financing expenses, lower non-operating income and unfavorable currency movements. These pressures could limit earnings growth and weigh on the stock’s premium valuation. P&G Fiscal 2027 Outlook Brings an 8% Core EPS Headwind Into Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank issued a bearish forecast for PG’s fiscal 2027 earnings, reinforcing concerns that the company’s near-term fundamentals may not justify its valuation. Erste Group Bank Has Bearish Forecast for PG FY2027 Earnings

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at $3,880,748.31. This trade represents a 7.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total value of $52,141.16. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 over the last ninety days. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.