Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. Has $22.70 Million Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. lessened its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 11.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 147,766 shares of the company’s stock after selling 19,579 shares during the period. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $22,704,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of PG. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth approximately $37,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $158.00, for a total transaction of $1,264,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 6,571 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,038,218. This trade represents a 54.90% 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, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total transaction of $14,495,738.45. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 182,607 shares in the company, valued at $27,601,048.05. This trade represents a 34.43% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: CNBC reports PG has had a “monster start” to 2026 — coverage highlights strong top-line momentum, pricing/mix benefits and investor rotation into defensive staples as drivers for continued upside. What’s driving Procter & Gamble’s monster start to 2026 — and how it can continue
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary (Zacks) points to strategic pricing and mix gains sustaining margin strength despite elevated input costs and tariffs — a key reason investors are willing to bid the stock up. Can Pricing and Mix Sustain Procter & Gamble’s Margin Strength?
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat flags PG as one of three consumer staples “breaking out” this month — momentum/rotation narratives are reinforcing short-term buying interest. 3 Consumer Staples Stocks Breaking Out This Month (PG)
• Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha piece frames PG as a “Dividend King” that may be fairly valued amid macro and industry pressures — supports income investors but implies limited upside. Procter & Gamble: A Dividend King That’s Fairly Valued Amid Macro And Industry Pressures
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary (Yahoo/MarketBeat syndication) is reassessing PG after its recent recovery, suggesting investors should re-evaluate valuation and catalysts rather than assume momentum continues. Reassessing Procter & Gamble (PG) After Recent Share Price Recovery
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of Zacks’ FY2026 earnings forecast provides context on analysts’ expectations for ~6.9 EPS — helpful for longer-term valuation but not an immediate catalyst. What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for PG FY2026 Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest jumped ~23.3% in January to ~23.37M shares (about 1.0% of shares outstanding), signaling growing bearish bets or hedges; while days to cover (~1.9) is low, the rise in shorting is a near-term headwind.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple Seeking Alpha pieces warn recovery hopes are premature and warn of weak fundamentals and potential rating pressure — these narratives could pressure sentiment if adoption/volume trends slow. Proctor & Gamble: Recovery Hopes Are Premature Procter & Gamble: Weak Fundamentals Could Result In A Painful Shave For Investors (Rating Downgrade)

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $159.16 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $369.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.23 and a beta of 0.38. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $179.99. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $146.21 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $150.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.72.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors 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 dividend payout ratio is presently 62.52%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

PG has been the subject of several recent research reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Dbs Bank raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Barclays set a $155.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $157.00 to $165.00 in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $167.67.

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.