B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Reduces Stock Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG lowered its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,683,847 shares of the company’s stock after selling 39,193 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble accounts for 2.3% of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG owned 0.07% of Procter & Gamble worth $258,723,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of PG. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at about $5,099,644,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 15,971.7% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,012,744 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,117,270,000 after purchasing an additional 6,969,110 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.4% in 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. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 21.4% in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC increased its stake 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 buying an additional 2,195,560 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on PG shares. TD Cowen downgraded Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $150.00 to $156.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Dbs Bank raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price target on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 8th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $157.00 to $165.00 in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $168.33.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple dividend-themed pieces reaffirm PG’s status as a Dividend King/Aristocrat, underscoring steady dividend growth and defensive appeal for income-focused investors; that support can reduce downside for long-term holders. Dividend Aristocrats in a Shaky Market
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context is jittery (rising VIX, weak consumer sentiment and still-elevated Treasury yields); that macro uncertainty is affecting broad equity flows and may amplify short-term moves in consumer staples despite PG’s defensive profile. Dividend Aristocrats in a Shaky Market
• Negative Sentiment: A recent compendium of analyst notes flags margin pressure for Procter & Gamble, creating concern about near-term profitability and earnings leverage. That negative analyst tone can weigh on the stock. Top Research Reports for Procter & Gamble, American Express & TJX
• Negative Sentiment: Reports show PG shares have recently fallen more steeply than the broader market, indicating stronger selling pressure in short-term trading sessions. That price action can feed momentum-driven outflows. Procter & Gamble (PG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported recently, which investors often view as a near-term negative signal and can amplify caution among holders and prospective buyers. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Shares Down 2.3% Following Insider Selling

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total value of $917,194.21. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,083.41. The trade was a 84.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total transaction of $5,858,976.69. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 34,994 shares in the company, valued at $5,680,576.02. The trade was a 50.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643 in the last ninety days. 0.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.1%

NYSE:PG opened at $153.80 on Friday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $179.99. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $152.35 and its 200 day moving average is $151.16. The stock has a market capitalization of $357.43 billion, a PE ratio of 22.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.13 and a beta of 0.37.

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

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd were paid a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 62.52%.

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.