Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S cut its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 20.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 459,478 shares of the company’s stock after selling 119,209 shares during the period. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $67,527,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of PG. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth about $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. RMG Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.0%

PG stock opened at $156.80 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $145.32 and its 200 day simple moving average is $150.32. The stock has a market cap of $364.40 billion, a PE ratio of 23.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.16 and a beta of 0.38. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $179.99.

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

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 62.67%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have commented on PG shares. TD Cowen downgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $150.00 to $156.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $157.00 to $165.00 in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Raymond James Financial decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 20th. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Thirteen 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, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $167.00.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the insider owned 182,607 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,601,048.05. This represents a 34.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $158.00, for a total transaction 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 $1,038,218. This represents a 54.90% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 103,904 shares of company stock valued at $15,759,885 in the last quarter. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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 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.