Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Acquired Rep. Lloyd Doggett

Representative Lloyd Doggett (Democratic-Texas) recently bought shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on September 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on August 17th.

Representative Lloyd Doggett also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CocaCola (NYSE:KO) on 7/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 6/18/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) on 6/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 6/10/2026.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of PG stock traded up $2.15 during trading on Friday, reaching $145.12. The company had a trading volume of 11,518,025 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,861,709. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $146.32 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $147.31. 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. The company has a market capitalization of $337.07 billion, a PE ratio of 21.92, a PEG ratio of 3.54 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 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 analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. The company’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. Sell-side analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Carson Advisory Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,738,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $549,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Cowa LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% during the fourth quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company’s stock valued at $428,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 0.9% during the first quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,140,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Midwest Professional Planners LTD. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 2.6% in the second quarter. Midwest Professional Planners LTD. now owns 2,799 shares of the company’s stock valued at $410,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on PG shares. BMO Capital Markets boosted 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. HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Argus downgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.19.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: PG is highlighted as a Dividend King that could become more attractive if persistent inflation leads the Federal Reserve to resume raising interest rates. Its dependable payout and defensive products may support demand for the stock during periods of market uncertainty. 3 Dividend Kings to Buy if the Fed Starts Raising Rates
• Positive Sentiment: PG’s long record of maintaining and increasing dividends continues to appeal to income-oriented investors seeking companies that have historically remained resilient through recessions, financial crises and the pandemic. These 5 Dividend Stocks Survived 2008, COVID and Every Recession Before Them
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s presentation at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference may provide investors with additional insight into brand investment, innovation, pricing and consumer demand, but the available report does not identify a material new catalyst. Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts caution that PG’s premium valuation, weak price momentum and ongoing cost pressures could limit upside despite its strong brands and innovation pipeline. This creates a reason for investors to remain selective after the stock’s recent underperformance versus the broader market. Procter & Gamble Stock Looks Pricey

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $579,473.70. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 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 stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Doggett

Lloyd Doggett (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Doggett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lloyd Doggett was born in Austin, Texas. Doggett graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967 and a J.D. from the University of Texas in 1970. Doggett’s career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with the University of Texas School of Law. In the 116th Congress, Doggett served on the House Ways & Means Committee, and he co-founded the House Prescription Drug Taskforce.

About Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble Company is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio spans beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care products.

The company’s brands include Tide, Ariel, Downy, Dawn, Febreze, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, Head & Shoulders, Olay and Pantene. These products are sold through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Procter & Gamble was founded in Cincinnati in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble.