Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Acquired by Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc.

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 0.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 898,200 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 6,874 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble makes up 2.2% of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $138,008,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 233,211,283 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,155,222,000 after purchasing an additional 3,189,111 shares in the last quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 655,209.0% during the 2nd quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC now owns 76,028,952 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,832,680,000 after buying an additional 76,017,350 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 59,415,933 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,439,341,000 after buying an additional 1,060,713 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at approximately $5,099,644,000. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.7% in the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 17,385,571 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,770,035,000 after acquiring an additional 294,673 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and industry pieces highlighting PG’s pricing power and defensive cash flows support the long-term investment case and dividend thesis, providing upside support. 5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: Articles arguing that focused execution and margin discipline make PG attractive keep buy-side interest alive despite recent weakness. Procter & Gamble: Intense Focus Makes It Attractive
• Positive Sentiment: Inclusion on dividend-stock roundups emphasizes PG’s reliable payout and may attract income-focused buyers. 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Forget About
• Positive Sentiment: Additional dividend-focused coverage reinforces yield-focused demand for the shares. 3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: PG agreed to change Crest children’s toothpaste packaging and marketing to address concerns raised by the Texas Attorney General—this reduces regulatory/legal tail risk but is not expected to materially affect core sales. Procter & Gamble changes Crest toothpaste packaging to address Texas AG fluoride concerns
• Neutral Sentiment: Preview/valuation pieces and calls ahead of the upcoming leadership/earnings cadence keep the name on investors’ watchlists but don’t change fundamentals immediately. Procter & Gamble (PG) Valuation Check As First Jejurikar Earnings Call Approaches
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo lowered its price target on PG to $158 from $170 while keeping an Overweight rating—this reduces near-term upside expectations and likely weighed on sentiment. Wells Fargo Trims Procter & Gamble (PG) Target as 2026 Models Reset
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen lowered its target to $150 (while keeping a Buy), signaling analysts are resetting 2026 models and trimming expectations for growth and margin recovery. Benzinga – TD Cowen price target cut
• Negative Sentiment: Shares recently touched a 52-week low amid soft category demand and promotional pressure—this is the core driver of the recent downtrend and investor caution. Procter & Gamble Hits 52-Week Low: Buy Opportunity or Warning Sign?
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting an extended losing streak and peer-focused analyst caution adds to near-term selling pressure. Procter & Gamble extends losing streak for seventh straight session

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total value of $108,438.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 979 shares in the company, valued at $146,429.03. This trade represents a 42.55% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $141.57 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $145.11 and a 200 day moving average price of $151.70. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $179.99. The company has a market cap of $330.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.67, a PEG ratio of 4.65 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its earnings results on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.09. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.63% and a net margin of 19.74%.The business had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.23 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.93 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS. Research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 24th were given a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 61.75%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently commented on PG. Bank of America reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $174.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $172.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. UBS Group dropped their price target on Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $176.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $169.23.

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.