Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Sale Disclosed by Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently sold shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on November 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on November 5th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 11/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 11/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 11/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 11/3/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Kroger (NYSE:KR) on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/3/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 11/3/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 11/3/2026.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.1%

Shares of Procter & Gamble stock traded up $1.81 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $169.84. The company had a trading volume of 6,941,459 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,402,722. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.72. The stock has a market capitalization of $393.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.58, a P/E/G ratio of 4.13 and a beta of 0.36. The company has a 50 day moving average of $154.26 and a 200 day moving average of $149.93. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $170.73.

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

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on the stock. Deutsche Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $187.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. DZ Bank cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 27th. BNP Paribas Exane raised their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $189.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, Evercore upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $166.00 price objective for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $170.57.

More Procter & Gamble News

These are some of the PG news items that stood out recently:

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s latest quarter beat expectations: earnings were $2.00 per share versus $1.89 expected, and revenue was $23.28 billion versus $22.80 billion expected, up 4% year over year. The results have helped lift shares toward a 52-week high. Article: Procter & Gamble Has Raised Its Dividend for 70 Straight Years
• Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to see P&G as a potential source of reliable income: the company has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years and recently declared a quarterly payout of $1.0885 per share. Its established consumer brands and steady cash generation support that appeal. Article: P&G Has Raised Its Dividend for 70 Straight Years
• Negative Sentiment: CEO El Hak Hesham Abd sold 2,250 shares for about $379,000, reducing his direct ownership by 20.06% to 8,968 shares. The sale may draw attention, although a single transaction does not establish a change in the company’s outlook. SEC Form 4 filing

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew Janzaruk sold 9,479 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $163.00, for a total value of $1,545,077.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at $207,173. This represents a 88.18% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Andre Schulten sold 33,624 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.00, for a total transaction of $5,547,960.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 65,618 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,826,970. This trade represents a 33.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 200,006 shares of company stock worth $32,715,058 in the last quarter. 0.23% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Paladin Partners LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Toews Corp ADV bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 1st quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

About Procter & Gamble

The Procter & Gamble Company is a consumer goods company that develops, manufactures and markets products for everyday use. Founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its products span beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and baby, feminine and family care. Well-known brands include Tide, Pampers, Gillette, Pantene, Olay, Oral-B, Crest, Dawn, Charmin and Bounty. Procter & Gamble sells its products in markets around the world through retail stores, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.