Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Position Boosted by QRG Capital Management Inc.

QRG Capital Management Inc. increased its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 8.2% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 370,300 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 28,048 shares during the period. QRG Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $54,301,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of PG. Carson Advisory Inc. lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,738,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock valued at $549,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,623 shares of the company’s stock valued at $376,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares during the last quarter. Grant Street Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Grant Street Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,627 shares of the company’s stock valued at $376,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cowa LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company’s stock valued at $428,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PG has been the subject of a number of research reports. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Bank of America reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Calmer inflation is improving the outlook for consumer-staples companies by potentially easing pressure on household budgets and input costs. Procter & Gamble’s broad portfolio of essential brands is being viewed as relatively resilient. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Calmer Inflation Steadies Consumer Staples?
• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to attract income-oriented investors as a Dividend King, supported by more than six decades of dividend increases. Articles highlighting the dependability of its payout may provide a valuation and demand tailwind. All It Takes Is $17,000 Invested in This High-Yield Dividend King Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several individual forecasts, including Q3 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.66 from $1.64 and Q4 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.55 from $1.54. It also projects fiscal 2029 EPS of $7.85, above the current-year consensus of approximately $6.99. Procter & Gamble analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage continues to frame Procter & Gamble as a steady blue-chip holding while investors await inflation data. That supports defensive positioning but does not represent a new fundamental catalyst. Procter & Gamble Draws Attention as Dividend Blue Chips Take Center Stage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced multiple estimates, including fiscal 2027 EPS to $6.97 from $7.05 and fiscal 2028 EPS to $7.42 from $7.47. Fiscal Q1 2027 EPS was cut to $1.89 from $1.96, signaling modest pressure on near-term growth expectations. Procter & Gamble earnings estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices could constrain consumer discretionary spending and increase pressure on value-conscious shoppers, even though PG sells everyday necessities. Erste Group Bank also issued a bearish fiscal 2027 earnings outlook. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Gasoline Prices Pressure Consumers?

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $144.79 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $148.17 and its two-hundred day moving average is $148.89. The firm has a market capitalization of $336.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.87, a PEG ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 65.71%.

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.