Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Acquired Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently bought shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on January 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 1/8/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 1/8/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 1/8/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 1/8/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 1/8/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 12/10/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) on 12/10/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 12/10/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 12/3/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 12/3/2025.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 2.6%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $149.88 on Friday. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $350.23 billion, a PE ratio of 21.88, a P/E/G ratio of 4.94 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $179.99. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $144.67 and its 200-day moving average price is $150.66.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $22.21 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.74% and a return on equity of 32.63%. The company’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be paid a $1.0568 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 61.75%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently weighed in on PG. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Dbs Bank raised Procter & Gamble to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. UBS Group cut their target price on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $161.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price target on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, October 27th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $165.95.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS beat and guidance reaffirmed — P&G reported $1.88 EPS, modestly above consensus, and reiterated FY‑2026 EPS guidance (6.83–7.09), which supports confidence in cash returns and buybacks. MarketBeat Q2 release
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call‑option buying suggests bullish positioning — volume of ~241k calls (≈760% above normal) points to aggressive, short‑term bullish bets that can add upside momentum to the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Premiumization push in China — new silk‑fiber Pampers for China targets higher‑margin premium customers, a meaningful growth lever in P&G’s #2 market if adoption scales. CNBC: silk diapers
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasizing data & technology — new CEO/President highlights digital tools and analytics as part of a reinvention plan to improve execution and margins over time. PYMNTS: data & tech
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor narratives around a “bottom” and dividend resilience — some commentary frames PG as a dividend‑king recovery/rebuild story, which attracts income and value buyers even with tepid growth. MarketBeat commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and volume weakness — total revenue missed estimates ($22.21B vs. ~$22.36B expected) and organic sales were flat as pricing offset lower volumes; the company cited weak demand in razors and diapers. CNBC: revenue miss
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure and mixed metric read — some third‑party summaries show year‑over‑year contraction in operating profit and diluted EPS nuances, underscoring execution and cost pressure risks. QuiverQuant analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance vs. consensus — FY EPS range sits slightly below street midpoint and revenue guidance is wide, which leaves upside limited unless execution improves materially.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Richardson Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 11.9% during the fourth quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. now owns 2,290 shares of the company’s stock worth $307,000 after purchasing an additional 244 shares in the last quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 6.1% during the fourth quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 18,172 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,604,000 after purchasing an additional 1,048 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Trust grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 6.7% in the 4th quarter. Legacy Trust now owns 6,307 shares of the company’s stock worth $904,000 after buying an additional 398 shares in the last quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. now owns 6,289 shares of the company’s stock worth $901,000 after buying an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 17,166 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,460,000 after buying an additional 310 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In related news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total value of $108,438.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $146,429.03. This represents a 42.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

About Procter & Gamble

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.