ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Increases Stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. grew its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 5.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 156,747 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,692 shares during the period. ABN AMRO Bank N.V.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $24,001,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Altrius Capital Management Inc lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 11.7% in the third quarter. Altrius Capital Management Inc now owns 31,660 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,865,000 after purchasing an additional 3,320 shares during the period. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 3.0% during the 3rd quarter. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC now owns 46,253 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,107,000 after buying an additional 1,340 shares in the last quarter. HORAN Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 272.4% in the third quarter. HORAN Wealth LLC now owns 89,998 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,828,000 after buying an additional 65,831 shares in the last quarter. Howe & Rusling Inc. grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 31.5% during the third quarter. Howe & Rusling Inc. now owns 8,513 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,308,000 after acquiring an additional 2,038 shares during the period. Finally, Optimize Financial Inc purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth $585,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $158.00, for a total value of $1,264,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 6,571 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,038,218. The trade was a 54.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total transaction of $14,495,738.45. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 182,607 shares in the company, valued at $27,601,048.05. This represents a 34.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 103,904 shares of company stock valued at $15,759,885. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts / commentary highlighting a bull case for PG driven by steady cash flow, brand strength and margin resiliency — contributes to investor optimism. The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): A bull case theory
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes PG is prioritizing faster Beauty & Personal Care innovation, premiumization and science-backed upgrades to support pricing power and long-term growth — a catalyst for revenue mix improvement. Can Beauty & Personal Care Innovation Drive Procter & Gamble’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Old Spice consumer marketing (Super Bowl immersive experience) is a high-profile promotional push that can lift brand engagement and short-term sales in grooming — supportive for organic growth headlines. Old Spice Super Bowl Experience
• Neutral Sentiment: Roundups and Wall Street sentiment pieces summarize analyst views and valuation metrics without new material guidance — useful for context but unlikely to move the stock sharply on their own. What Does Wall Street Think About The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)?
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares (~$1.26M) and cut her direct holding by ~55% — insider selling can be interpreted negatively by some investors even if motivated by diversification or liquidity needs. SEC Form 4 – Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Barron’s warns staples stocks look “frothy” after strong run; valuation concerns could cap further upside and prompt profit-taking across defensive names including PG. Staples Stocks Are Known for Safety. Now They Look Way Too Frothy.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.0%

PG stock opened at $156.80 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.72 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $145.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $150.32. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $179.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $364.40 billion, a PE ratio of 23.23, a P/E/G ratio of 5.16 and a beta of 0.38.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $22.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.Procter & Gamble’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.88 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd will be paid a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 62.67%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Barclays set a $155.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Friday, January 16th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price target on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.00.

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.