Boston Common Asset Management LLC Cuts Stock Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Boston Common Asset Management LLC decreased its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 123,473 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,811 shares during the quarter. Boston Common Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $18,972,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth $5,099,644,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 15,971.7% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,012,744 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,117,270,000 after purchasing an additional 6,969,110 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the 2nd 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. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 21.4% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,374,499 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,608,785,000 after purchasing an additional 2,880,895 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 66.3% in the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 5,504,749 shares of the company’s stock valued at $877,014,000 after purchasing an additional 2,195,560 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target on PG to $155 from $151 and called the name a “flight to safety,” which supports sentiment among dividend-focused investors. P&G Gets Target Hike as Barclays Calls Move a “Flight to Safety”
• Positive Sentiment: P&G is developing a new razor system — a potential near-term revenue and share-gain catalyst for its grooming franchise (Gillette) if the product resonates. Procter & Gamble is developing a new razor system
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds and dividend appeal are drawing investor interest — P&G is highlighted among high-yielding, defensive “dividend kings,” which can support demand into uncertain markets. Consumer Staples Are Exploding Higher in 2026: Buy 5 High-Yielding Dividend Kings Now
• Positive Sentiment: PG has shown relative strength recently, outperforming during a broader market decline, which can limit downside in risk-off moves. Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble outperform on a bruising day overall for US stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple previews note that P&G reports earnings this week; that concentrates risk around guidance and margin commentary rather than headline surprises. Investors are focused on organic sales, margins and the FY26 EPS range. Procter & Gamble (PG) to report earnings tomorrow: Here is what to expect
• Neutral Sentiment: A valuation piece notes P&G’s defensive appeal as earnings approach — investors weighing a relatively high yield and modest valuation against slower growth expectations. Procter & Gamble (PG) Valuation Check As Earnings Approach And Defensive Appeal Draws Investor Interest
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/strategy commentary highlights productivity and cost-savings as the primary lever to protect margins amid persistent inflation — operational execution will matter more than top-line surprises. Can PG’s Productivity Drive Fuel EPS Gains Amid Inflation?
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentators (e.g., Jim Cramer) have tempered expectations for big surprises, which can cap volatility and limit large upside moves ahead of results. Jim Cramer on Procter & Gamble’s Earnings: “I Don’t Expect Any Fireworks or Anything”

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the company’s 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 sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $146,429.03. This represents a 42.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Barclays set a $155.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, December 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Dbs Bank upgraded Procter & Gamble to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.95.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $146.00 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $341.16 billion, a PE ratio of 21.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.97 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $179.99. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $144.63 and a 200 day moving average price of $150.66. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be given a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 61.75%.

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.