Jefferies Financial Group Has Lowered Expectations for Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Price

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) had its price objective reduced by Jefferies Financial Group from $179.00 to $175.00 in a note issued to investors on Monday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 21.72% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on PG. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $159.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Raymond James Financial dropped their target price 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. Dbs Bank raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Bank of America lowered their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $162.79.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.5%

NYSE:PG opened at $143.77 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $334.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.28, a PEG ratio of 5.66 and a beta of 0.41. Procter & Gamble has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $170.99. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $151.54 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $148.85. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 23rd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. The business 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 quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.88 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble will post 6.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total value of $5,858,976.69. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 34,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,680,576.02. This represents a 50.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total transaction of $26,354,588.40. Following the sale, the chairman directly owned 319,385 shares in the company, valued at $51,884,093.25. This trade represents a 33.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the period. Park Square Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares during the period. Finally, Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend support — Multiple income-focused outlets list PG as a dividend giant/Aristocrat that suits yield-focused portfolios, reinforcing demand from long-term income investors. Put $5,000 In These Dividend Giants and Earn Passive Income Every Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: ESG initiative — P&G and Charmin commit to plant an additional 1 million trees with the Arbor Day Foundation through 2030, strengthening sustainability credentials that can help brand positioning and appeal to ESG-minded buyers. Charmin Forest Push Adds ESG Angle To Procter And Gamble Story
• Positive Sentiment: Investor interest from commentators — Jim Cramer says PG looks cheap and highlighted it on his show, which can prompt retail buying and short-term demand. Jim Cramer on Procter & Gamble: “It’s as Cheap as I’ve Seen It in Years”
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/entry-timing commentary — Several retail-investor pieces discuss whether to buy PG ahead of earnings and position it among defensive staples; useful context for investor timing but not a direct catalyst. Should You Buy Procter & Gamble Stock Before April 24?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target trim — JPMorgan cut its price target to $162 from $165 while keeping an Overweight rating; the move signals modestly reduced near-term upside expectations ahead of earnings. JPMorgan Cuts Procter & Gamble (PG) Target to $162 Ahead of Earnings Season
• Negative Sentiment: EPS growth caution — Zacks highlights that PG’s EPS growth may face headwinds despite pricing power and cost discipline, suggesting potential near-term pressure on reported results and guidance. Procter & Gamble’s EPS Growth Story: Sustainable or Slowing Ahead?

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.