Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Jacobs & Co. CA

Jacobs & Co. CA lessened its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 13.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 31,861 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,783 shares during the period. Jacobs & Co. CA’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $4,565,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Saranac Partners Ltd purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth $30,000. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth $32,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter valued at $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G expanded its BEVEL brand into men’s body care with a new body cream targeted at Black men’s hydration/skin comfort needs — a strategic brand extension that broadens P&G’s addressable market in men’s personal care. BEVEL Launch
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst notes point to steady underlying sales and strong brand equity, which support resilience in a mixed consumer backdrop — but they also flag margin pressure from tariffs and higher costs, leaving the near-term outlook mixed for PG. Top Research Reports
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G and other consumer brands are using short-form “microdramas” product placements to drive engagement — a marketing tactic that may help sales/awareness but is unlikely to move near-term fundamentals on its own. Microdramas Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry moves (e.g., Coty’s board overhaul and reports about Unilever weighing a food brands spin) reshape competitive dynamics in beauty/consumer goods but are indirect for P&G; they warrant monitoring for partnership, pricing, or M&A ripple effects. Coty Board Refresh Unilever/FTSE Report
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: recent headlines note P&G shares fell more steeply than the broader market as investors focused on margin headwinds and near-term risk, pressuring the stock. Monitor margin trends, tariff impacts, and upcoming guidance for further moves. Zacks: PG Falls
• Negative Sentiment: Additional covers note a larger intraday decline in recent sessions, underscoring short-term selling pressure; investors should watch margin commentary in upcoming reports and any revision to guidance. Yahoo: Bigger Fall

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $170,083.41. This represents a 84.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total transaction of $2,461,625.32. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 44,735 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,259,595.80. This represents a 25.32% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 348,618 shares of company stock valued at $55,462,643 in the last quarter. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $144.89 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $154.02 and a 200 day moving average price of $150.82. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $174.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $336.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.47, a PEG ratio of 4.90 and a beta of 0.37. 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 (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 23rd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $22.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.88 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd were given a $1.0568 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.52%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently commented on PG. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price objective on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $177.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $168.33.

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.