Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Shares Sold Off by Rep. Pete Sessions

Representative Pete Sessions (Republican-Texas) recently sold shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on October 27th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on October 8th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “ET IRA” account.

Representative Pete Sessions also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) on 10/28/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $0 – $1,000 in shares of Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 10/20/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 10/15/2026.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.4%

NYSE PG opened at $160.48 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $149.62 and a 200-day moving average of $148.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.72. The stock has a market capitalization of $371.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.89 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 announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.23% and a return on equity of 31.02%. The firm had revenue of $23.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.80 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.99 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 23rd will be paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 65.51%.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CEO Shailesh Jejurikar sold 35,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $163.09, for a total value of $5,708,150.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 55,391 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,033,718.19. This trade represents a 38.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, 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 completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 30,730 shares in the company, valued at $4,466,298.20. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 58,647 shares of company stock valued at $9,268,508. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly beat supports the stock: P&G reported earnings of $2.00 per share versus the $1.89 consensus estimate, while revenue of $23.28 billion exceeded expectations. Sales increased 4% year over year, helping reinforce confidence in the company’s growth outlook. What Did Procter & Gamble’s Latest Quarter Change for Its Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade adds support: Freedom Broker raised its rating on PG from “hold” to “buy,” signaling increased confidence in the company’s earnings durability and valuation potential. Freedom Broker upgrades Procter & Gamble to buy from hold
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue growth and dividend appeal remain key attractions: Organic sales rose 4%, with much of the gain coming from higher product volumes. P&G’s portfolio of leading brands and long dividend history continue to appeal to income-focused investors. Procter & Gamble is Accelerating Revenue Growth as its Costs are Rising
• Neutral Sentiment: New bond issuance highlights financing strategy: P&G tapped euro and dollar markets with fixed-rate notes, providing funding flexibility but also adding debt obligations. The issuance puts greater focus on the company’s balance sheet and already elevated valuation. Procter & Gamble Bond Sale Puts Its Pricey Valuation Narrative In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Cost inflation and mixed ratings temper optimism: Rising commodity and operating costs could pressure margins, while DZ Bank downgraded PG from “strong-buy” to “hold.” ETF net selling also represents a modest technical headwind. How Is Procter & Gamble Handling Commodity Costs After Its Report?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PG has been the topic of a number of research reports. Freedom Broker upgraded Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $176.00 price target on the stock in a report on Friday, October 23rd. DZ Bank cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. HSBC lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $182.00 to $149.00 in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $170.57.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Baxter Bros Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at $12,381,000. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth $53,549,000. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $3,850,628,000. Capstone Capital Management Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter valued at about $991,000. Finally, Rokos Capital Management LLP bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the first quarter valued at $29,914,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Sessions

Pete Sessions (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Sessions (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

On October 20, 2023, Sessions announced he was running to replace Kevin McCarthy (R) as speaker of the U.S. House in the 118th Congress. Sessions lost the first round of nomination voting on October 24, 2023.

Pete Sessions was born and lives in Waco, Texas. Sessions earned a B.S. from Southwestern University in 1978. Sessions’ career experience includes working as an executive with AT&T.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

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.