TD Cowen Has Lowered Expectations for Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Price

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) had its price objective dropped by research analysts at TD Cowen from $156.00 to $142.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “hold” rating on the stock. TD Cowen’s price target would indicate a potential downside of 0.74% from the company’s previous close.

PG has been the subject of several other reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $161.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $177.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $167.06.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.7%

PG stock opened at $143.06 on Wednesday. Procter & Gamble has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $174.80. The business’s 50-day moving average is $153.71 and its 200 day moving average is $149.79. 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 stock has a market cap of $332.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.19, a PEG ratio of 5.07 and a beta of 0.41.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Friday, January 23rd. The company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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 was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.88 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Balaji Purushothaman sold 12,827 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.31, for a total transaction of $2,056,296.37. Following the sale, the insider owned 12,639 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,026,158.09. The trade was a 50.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 23rd. The shares were 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. Insiders sold a total of 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643 over the last ninety days. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Purpose Unlimited Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at $8,908,000. Cornerstone Planning LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth about $3,084,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 11.5% during the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 1,109,236 shares of the company’s stock worth $158,965,000 after purchasing an additional 114,301 shares during the last quarter. Lane Brothers & Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at about $293,000. Finally, World Investment Advisors lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,179,000 after buying an additional 14,492 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Supply Chain 3.0 — P&G is rolling out a “Supply Chain 3.0” program to link real‑time demand to production, aiming to cut waste, raise efficiency and improve long‑term margins and cash flow; this is a structural margin catalyst if execution scales. Is Procter & Gamble’s Supply Chain 3.0 a Catalyst for Margin Growth? Zacks: Supply Chain 3.0
• Positive Sentiment: OLAY peptide research — New clinical-backed peptide science from OLAY could accelerate product upgrades and premiumization in skincare, supporting revenue mix and brand momentum. OLAY Peptide Research Puts New Spotlight On Procter And Gamble Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: Defensive / dividend appeal — As recession fears persist, PG’s low‑beta, dividend‑rich profile keeps it attractive to income and defensive buyers. As Recession Odds Climb, Defensive Sectors Continue to Outperform (PG) The 5 Safest Dividend Aristocrats
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly outlook — Analysts expect low single‑digit earnings growth for the coming quarter; execution vs. those modest expectations will drive near‑term reaction. What to Expect From Procter & Gamble’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report
• Neutral Sentiment: General analyst commentary — Various analyst notes and media pieces summarize P&G’s defensive positioning and competitive dynamics; useful context but mixed for immediate price action. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen trims target and estimates — TD Cowen cut its price target to $142 (maintained Hold) and lowered segment estimates, citing weaker pricing power; that reduction is pressuring sentiment. TD Cowen Flags Weaker Pricing Power, Trims P&G Target MarketScreener: TD Cowen Adjusts Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank cut target — Deutsche Bank lowered its target to $162 from $171 and highlighted inflation and currency headwinds as near‑term risks to margins. Deutsche Bank Highlights Inflation and Currency Headwinds for P&G

Procter & Gamble Company 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.