Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Purchase Revealed by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on November 5th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on October 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS BROKERAGE ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 10/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) on 10/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 9/24/2026.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $167.15 on Friday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $170.52. The business’s 50 day moving average is $151.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $149.34. The company has a market cap of $387.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.17, a P/E/G ratio of 4.11 and a beta of 0.36. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.11. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.23% and a return on equity of 31.02%. The firm had revenue of $23.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.80 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.99 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 23rd will be given a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 65.51%.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In related news, CEO Shailesh Jejurikar sold 35,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $163.09, for a total transaction of $5,708,150.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 55,391 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,033,718.19. The trade was a 38.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Victor Aguilar sold 18,812 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $164.43, for a total value of $3,093,257.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 55,243 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,083,606.49. This represents a 25.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 161,709 shares of company stock valued at $26,244,058 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on PG. DZ Bank cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $169.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Freedom Broker raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $176.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, TD Cowen increased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $150.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $170.57.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. CENTRAL TRUST Co increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.8% in the third quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 194,446 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,249,000 after buying an additional 1,633 shares during the period. Three Bridge Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 2.1% in the third quarter. Three Bridge Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,627 shares of the company’s stock valued at $963,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. Banyan Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $523,000. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 13.9% in the 3rd quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 143,169 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,800,000 after purchasing an additional 17,483 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ritholtz Wealth Management lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.4% in the third quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 87,356 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,691,000 after buying an additional 1,173 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G recently reached a 52-week high as investors favored reliable dividend-paying consumer-staples companies amid political uncertainty. Its latest reported quarter also beat earnings and revenue estimates, with sales up 4% year over year. Article: Dividend stocks reach highs
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G will webcast its November 19 Investor Day, where its leadership team plans to discuss strategy and the company’s long-term transformation. Investors may look for details on growth plans and execution. Article: Investor Day webcast
• Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein maintained a Hold rating on PG, suggesting a cautious view rather than a clear near-term catalyst. Article: Bernstein rating
• Negative Sentiment: CFO Andre Schulten sold 33,624 shares, reducing his direct holding by about 34%. Insider sales can weigh on sentiment, although they do not necessarily signal a change in the company’s outlook. Article: CFO share sale
• Negative Sentiment: A comparison of P&G and Colgate-Palmolive flagged rising oil prices and cautious U.S. shoppers as challenges for margins. The report says the companies’ margins are moving in opposite directions but does not specify which direction applies to P&G. Article: P&G and Colgate-Palmolive comparison

About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio includes personal health and grooming products, beauty and skin care items, baby, feminine and family care products, fabric and home care products, and oral care products.

The company’s well-known brands include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Crest, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, Old Spice, Dawn, Febreze and Mr.