Trillium Asset Management LLC Sells 20,126 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Trillium Asset Management LLC decreased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 17.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 94,025 shares of the company’s stock after selling 20,126 shares during the period. Trillium Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $13,788,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 51.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,717,000 after purchasing an additional 13,617 shares during the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% in the first quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company’s stock valued at $493,000 after purchasing an additional 277 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 19.8% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,016 shares during the last quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 10.8% during the 2nd quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,165,000 after buying an additional 714 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,809,000 after buying an additional 809 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on PG. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. TD Cowen raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Argus lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. This trade represents a 7.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

PG stock opened at $146.61 on Tuesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $167.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a market cap of $340.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39. The business’s fifty day moving average is $147.66 and its 200-day moving average is $148.60.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.48 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 65.71%.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Brokerages give PG an average “Moderate Buy” rating, with a consensus price target of $161.19 versus the recent share price near $146.61. That implies analysts see potential upside despite the stock’s premium valuation. Procter & Gamble Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary is refocusing attention on PG’s dividend strength. The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, equivalent to an annualized $4.35 and an approximately 3.0% yield, supporting its appeal to income-oriented and defensive investors. Procter & Gamble Dividend Strength Returns to Focus
• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to be highlighted as a long-term dividend and consumer-staples holding, reinforcing the stock’s stability appeal when investors favor established cash-generating businesses. Dividend Stocks to Buy Before August Ends
• Neutral Sentiment: Insiders Marc Pritchard and Susan Street Whaley sold shares specifically to cover tax withholding obligations connected with equity-award vesting. These sales are less concerning than open-market sales reflecting a negative view of PG’s outlook. Procter & Gamble Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Accounting Officer Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares, reducing his position by about 22%. Although small in dollar terms, the transaction may create modest sentiment pressure because it was not identified as a tax-withholding sale.
• Negative Sentiment: PG’s latest quarter showed revenue growth of only 1.5% year over year, with revenue below expectations and earnings down from the prior-year period. With shares trading at roughly 22 times earnings, investors may question whether the valuation adequately reflects the company’s limited near-term growth.

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.