Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Has $21.36 Million Stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 4.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 138,988 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,114 shares during the period. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $21,356,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth $5,099,644,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15,971.7% during the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,012,744 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,117,270,000 after acquiring an additional 6,969,110 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 233,211,283 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,155,222,000 after acquiring an additional 3,189,111 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 21.4% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,374,499 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,608,785,000 after acquiring an additional 2,880,895 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 66.3% during the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 5,504,749 shares of the company’s stock worth $877,014,000 after purchasing an additional 2,195,560 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.5%

NYSE:PG opened at $159.33 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $370.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.60, a P/E/G ratio of 5.29 and a beta of 0.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.72. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $145.75 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $150.30. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $179.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (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 analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate 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 given a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 62.67%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on PG. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, December 8th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $161.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. TD Cowen downgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $150.00 to $156.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Dbs Bank raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $167.67.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Market technicals and dividend profile: PG has shown a strong technical bounce (breaking above its 200‑day SMA) and benefits from a steady dividend track record, which is attracting risk‑off flows into staples. 3 Consumer Staples Stocks Breaking Out This Month
• Positive Sentiment: Brand/innovation catalysts: Analysts note P&G is pushing faster Beauty & Personal Care innovation and premiumization to support pricing power and mix improvement—potentially underpinning revenue and margin resilience. Can Beauty & Personal Care Innovation Drive Procter & Gamble’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile marketing push: A Super Bowl / Old Spice immersive experience is a short‑term promotional catalyst that can lift grooming revenues and brand engagement. Old Spice Super Bowl Experience
• Positive Sentiment: Subsidiary performance and shareholder returns: Procter & Gamble Health (India) reported strong Q3 FY26 results and declared an interim + special payout, underscoring cash generation in some business units. Procter & Gamble Health Posts Strong Q3 FY26 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street positioning: The consensus broker view is a “Moderate Buy” with a ~$167 target—supportive context but not a new catalyst. PG Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy”
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/earnings context: Recent commentary reviews PG’s mixed Q2 results, strong brand campaigns and valuation—useful framing for investors but unlikely to move the stock alone. A Look At Procter & Gamble (PG) Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst estimate cuts: Zacks Research trimmed multiple quarterly and FY EPS forecasts (FY2027/FY2028 and selected quarters), which could pressure forward expectations and act as a near‑term headwind. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Procter & Gamble is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold ~8,000 shares (~$1.26M) and materially reduced her direct holding; while insiders sell for many reasons, some investors view such disclosures negatively. SEC Form 4 – Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Sector valuation risk: Coverage (e.g., Barron’s) warns consumer staples are “frothy” after the recent run; elevated valuations across defensive names could prompt profit‑taking that weighs on PG. Staples Stocks Are Known for Safety. Now They Look Way Too Frothy.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $158.00, for a total value of $1,264,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 6,571 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,038,218. This represents a 54.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total value of $14,495,738.45. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider 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. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

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.