PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab Acquires 31,022 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 7.3% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 458,585 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 31,022 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble comprises about 0.6% of PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings, making the stock its 29th largest position. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $67,247,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 47.3% in the 2nd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 3,009,845 shares of the company’s stock valued at $441,364,000 after acquiring an additional 966,326 shares during the period. St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.7% during the second quarter. St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC now owns 30,930 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,683,000 after purchasing an additional 5,082 shares during the period. 55 North Private Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 70.8% in the second quarter. 55 North Private Wealth LLC now owns 4,228 shares of the company’s stock worth $620,000 after purchasing an additional 1,752 shares during the last quarter. Evanson Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at $1,378,000. Finally, Chapin Davis Inc. increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 2.0% in the second quarter. Chapin Davis Inc. now owns 24,253 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,556,000 after purchasing an additional 483 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on PG shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their target price on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price objective on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Thorne acquisition expands growth opportunities. P&G agreed to acquire science-focused supplements company Thorne for approximately $3.8 billion. The deal broadens PG’s health-care portfolio into vitamins, minerals and supplements, a faster-growing category that could diversify its traditional household and personal-care businesses. Procter & Gamble Agrees To Buy Thorne For $3.8 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Investors initially viewed the deal favorably. Market coverage described the acquisition as a reason PG stock moved higher, suggesting investors see strategic value in Thorne’s premium positioning and potential to support longer-term growth. A $3.8 Billion Reason Why Procter & Gamble Stock Is in Focus Today
• Positive Sentiment: Sustainability progress may support brand relationships. PureCycle Technologies reported that first P&G commercial resin deliveries began, with select Downy detergent caps entering commercial production. The development supports PG’s recycled-material goals and may help strengthen sustainability credentials, although the direct financial impact appears limited for now. PureCycle Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Acquisition execution and valuation remain key questions. The $3.8 billion purchase is sizable relative to P&G’s historical acquisitions, so investors will likely focus on the price paid, funding, integration and how quickly Thorne contributes to earnings. See how P&G’s $3.8B Deal for Thorne Compares With Its Past Acquisitions

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $146.78 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $341.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.17, a PEG ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $147.81 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $149.00.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The business’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a 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.