Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Given New $150.00 Price Target at TD Cowen

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) had its target price raised by TD Cowen from $142.00 to $150.00 in a research report sent to investors on Monday, MarketBeat.com reports. TD Cowen currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Raymond James Financial lowered their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $162.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 30th. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on Procter & Gamble from $179.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.06.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.2%

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $148.43 on Monday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $150.08 and its 200 day moving average price is $148.64. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The firm has a market cap of $344.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.72 and a beta of 0.41. Procter & Gamble has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $170.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.88% and a net margin of 19.16%.Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble will post 6.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 24th. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 64.44%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other news, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total transaction of $2,461,625.32. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 44,735 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,259,595.80. The trade was a 25.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 34,994 shares in the company, valued at $5,680,576.02. This represents a 50.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 252,715 shares of company stock valued at $40,966,904. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 51.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,717,000 after buying an additional 13,617 shares in the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% in the first quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $493,000 after buying an additional 277 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 19.8% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $979,000 after acquiring an additional 1,016 shares during the last quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 10.8% during the 2nd quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,165,000 after acquiring an additional 714 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,809,000 after acquiring an additional 809 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results beat and solid organic growth — Q3 net sales of $21.24B (+7% YoY), organic sales +3% and non‑GAAP EPS of $1.59 topped consensus, supporting the company’s FY26 EPS guide and underpinning near‑term momentum. The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Announces Results for Fiscal Q3 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raising estimates and price targets after the quarter — several brokers lifted forecasts and price targets following the stronger Q3, which supports buy-side sentiment and contributed to intraday gains. Procter & Gable Analysts Raise Their Forecasts Following Strong Q3 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: $5B buyback announced — the repurchase program boosts shareholder returns and supports the stock’s valuation multiple in the near term. P&G’s $5 Billion 2026 Buyback Plan Boosts Share Returns but Raises Leverage and Risk Concerns
• Positive Sentiment: Technology investments beginning to lift sales execution — management says multi‑year tech spending is now being deployed, helping innovation, pricing execution and supply chain efficiency. P&G’s Tech Bet Starts Showing Up in Sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Index interest and defensive stock narratives — coverage notes S&P 500 flows and P&G’s long dividend track record as reasons for steady demand, which is supportive but not a catalyst by itself. Procter & Gamble Gains Ground As S&P 500 Index Interest Builds
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector and product-market reports (e.g., air fresheners) list P&G among beneficiaries of category growth — positive background but indirect impact on near‑term price. Air Fresheners Market to Reach $19.75 Billion by 2030
• Negative Sentiment: Management cautions on pricing power — P&G’s CFO said pricing power “isn’t a given,” signaling ongoing margin pressure risk as consumers stay price sensitive. That comment tempers enthusiasm for sustainable margin expansion. Procter & Gamble’s CFO says pricing power isn’t a given anymore—here’s how the company plans to earn it
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price-target moves are mixed — Rothschild & Co trimmed its target slightly and kept a neutral stance, which can cap upside until clearer margin and pricing trends emerge. Rothschild & Co Redburn adjusts PT on Procter & Gamble to $155
• Negative Sentiment: Buyback raises leverage/risk concerns — some commentary flags that the repurchase increases leverage and could raise risk if growth or margins soften. P&G’s $5 Billion 2026 Buyback Plan Boosts Share Returns but Raises Leverage and Risk Concerns

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.