GWN Securities Inc. Cuts Stock Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

GWN Securities Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 50.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 22,064 shares of the company’s stock after selling 22,510 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble comprises approximately 0.8% of GWN Securities Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th largest holding. GWN Securities Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $3,432,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 67.9% in the 2nd quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Board declares quarterly dividend of $1.0568 per share, payable Feb. 17 with record date Jan. 23 — continues P&G’s long dividend streak and supports the stock’s appeal to income-oriented investors. P&G Declares Quarterly Dividend, January 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains constructive: consensus “Moderate Buy” and recent analyst commentary highlight confidence in P&G’s cash generation and steady returns — supportive for demand and potential inflows. Procter & Gamble Given Consensus Recommendation
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile media mentions (e.g., Jim Cramer) and bullish takes on value/relative performance have drawn retail attention to PG amid its recent rally, which can boost near-term buying interest. Jim Cramer Highlights Procter & Gamble’s Recent Rally
• Neutral Sentiment: Profile pieces note the new CEO’s rising net worth and visibility — limited direct market impact but increases focus on management succession and strategy execution. Net worth of new P&G CEO Shailesh Jejurikar could nearly double
• Neutral Sentiment: Several outlets discuss whether PG now offers value after a modest share-price pullback and that it has outperformed some benchmarks — useful context for long-term investors but not an immediate catalyst. Is Procter & Gamble (PG) Offering Value?
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff-related cost pressures are flagged as a risk to P&G’s plan for up to 4% organic sales growth — pricing constraints and slower consumption could tighten margins and execution, a meaningful risk for near-term earnings. Is Procter & Gamble’s 4% Sales Growth Target at Risk From Tariff Woes?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently commented on PG shares. Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. TD Cowen dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $168.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $174.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $176.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Fifteen research 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, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $169.23.

Insider Activity

In related news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total transaction of $108,438.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $146,429.03. This trade represents a 42.55% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

NYSE:PG opened at $144.23 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $144.79 and its two-hundred day moving average is $151.23. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $179.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The firm has a market capitalization of $337.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.06, a PEG ratio of 4.84 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.09. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.74% and a return on equity of 32.63%. The firm had revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.23 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.93 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS. Analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be issued a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.61%.

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.