Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Insider Sells $344,310.46 in Stock

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) insider Susan Whaley sold 2,369 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total transaction of $344,310.46. Following the transaction, the insider owned 30,730 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,466,298.20. The trade was a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Susan Street Whaley also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, August 20th, Susan Whaley sold 2,238 shares of Procter & Gamble stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of PG opened at $150.60 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $349.79 billion, a PE ratio of 22.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.67 and a beta of 0.39. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $145.82 and a 200-day moving average of $146.04. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Bank of America decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, July 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.70.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. now owns 25,097 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,646,000 after purchasing an additional 1,091 shares during the period. Bangor Savings Bank grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 80.7% in the 3rd quarter. Bangor Savings Bank now owns 6,123 shares of the company’s stock valued at $890,000 after buying an additional 2,735 shares in the last quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 24.5% during the 3rd quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 27,388 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,979,000 after buying an additional 5,393 shares during the period. Greenwich Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 5.4% during the second quarter. Greenwich Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,786 shares of the company’s stock worth $995,000 after buying an additional 350 shares in the last quarter. Finally, QRG Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 8.2% during the second quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 370,300 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,301,000 after buying an additional 28,048 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade supports the shares: Evercore ISI upgraded PG to “outperform” and set a $166 price target, citing potential for the stock to perform better through the remainder of 2026. The broader analyst consensus remains “Moderate Buy,” with an average target of $161.70. Analyst upgrade article
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend and defensive characteristics remain attractive: P&G has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Its approximately 2.9% yield and stable portfolio of household brands may appeal to income-focused investors, particularly during periods of market uncertainty. Dividend stocks article
• Positive Sentiment: Management continues to identify avenues for growth: Despite only 1.5% year-over-year revenue growth in the latest quarter, management has outlined a specific opportunity to expand sales, giving investors a potential catalyst beyond P&G’s mature core categories. P&G growth opportunity article
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming investor events may provide additional direction: P&G’s October 13 virtual annual meeting and upcoming earnings report are in focus. Investors will be watching for updates on growth, fiscal 2027 guidance and capital allocation. Annual meeting and earnings article
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand and marketing initiatives continue: P&G announced a McLaren Formula 1 partnership in Asia Pacific and launched Pantene’s Cream to Mist leave-in treatment. These efforts could support consumer engagement, but their near-term financial impact is unclear. P&G McLaren partnership article
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term growth remains a concern: Analysts expect upcoming quarterly earnings to decline on a year-over-year basis. P&G’s latest revenue also trailed estimates, reinforcing concerns about limited volume growth and a premium valuation.
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider sales appear administrative: CEO Paul Gama and director Susan Street Whaley sold shares, with the CEO’s transaction attributed to tax withholding on vested equity awards. The sales are therefore a limited bearish signal. P&G insider sales article

About Procter & Gamble

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care routines. Its portfolio includes products in categories such as beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care.

Major brands associated with Procter & Gamble include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Oral-B, Crest, Olay, Old Spice, Febreze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer and Bounty. The company sells its products through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, the company has grown into a global consumer goods business serving customers in markets around the world.