IFM Investors Pty Ltd Purchases 4,958 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

IFM Investors Pty Ltd grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 1.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 468,790 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,958 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble comprises about 0.6% of IFM Investors Pty Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest holding. IFM Investors Pty Ltd’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $67,182,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. increased its position 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 during the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Maseco LLP acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.4%

PG stock opened at $148.50 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The firm has a market capitalization of $345.80 billion, a PE ratio of 21.71, a PEG ratio of 6.48 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $167.25. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $144.53 and its 200 day simple moving average is $147.69.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $21.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The firm’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.54 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were issued a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 63.60%.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Commentary from investors and media continues to describe PG as a durable, dividend-oriented consumer staples name with steady cash flow, reinforcing the stock’s appeal as a defensive holding. Is The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlighted P&G as one of the kinds of stocks that can help investors “safely own the techs,” reinforcing its role as a stable portfolio anchor during market volatility. Jim Cramer Says “The P&Gs and the J&Js in Your Portfolio Allow You to Safely Own the Techs”
• Positive Sentiment: P&G and OLAY announced virtual companion technology for skincare simulations, showing continued innovation in higher-engagement beauty and personal care products. Haut.AI Collaborates with OLAY on Virtual Companion Technology to Power Clinically Modeled Skincare Simulations
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage cited in a recent note showed PG still carrying an average “Moderate Buy” rating, which supports sentiment around the shares. Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G and the American Academy of Family Physicians released an oral-health survey for Crest and Oral-B, mainly serving as a brand-marketing update rather than a clear earnings catalyst. New Survey from P&G and American Academy of Family Physicians Reveals 76% of Americans Say They Care About Their Oral Health, But When Polled, Only 3% of Americans Associate Oral Health with Whole Body Health
• Neutral Sentiment: PG also presented at the Evercore Consumer & Retail Conference, but the transcript headline alone does not indicate a major new financial surprise. The Procter and Gamble Company (PG) Presents at The 6th Annual Evercore Consumer and Retail Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also weighing restructuring news, including a leadership reshuffle and plans to cut more than 3,500 jobs globally, which could raise execution and transition concerns in the near term. Procter And Gamble Restructuring And Leadership Shift Create Valuation Watchpoints

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PG has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Erste Group Bank lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price target on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Bank of America decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 10th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $160.78.

Procter & Gamble 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.