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

Key Points

• Rep. David Taylor sold $1,001–$15,000 of Procter & Gamble shares on November 5, according to a disclosure filed November 12.
• P&G reported quarterly EPS of $2.00, topping the $1.89 consensus, while revenue rose 4% year over year to $23.28 billion.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, equivalent to an annualized $4.35 and a 2.6% yield.

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 Performance

PG opened at $169.84 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $393.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.35, a PEG ratio of 4.13 and a beta of 0.36. The company has a fifty day moving average of $154.26 and a 200 day moving average of $149.93. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $170.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.72.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly 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 net margin of 18.23% and a return on equity of 31.02%. The business had revenue of $23.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $22.80 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.99 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CEO Hesham Tohamy Abd El Hak sold 2,250 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $168.47, for a total value of $379,057.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 8,968 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,510,838.96. This trade represents a 20.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CFO Andre Schulten sold 30,677 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $169.00, for a total value of $5,184,413.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 65,618 shares of the company's stock, valued at $11,089,442. The trade was a 31.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 200,006 shares of company stock valued at $32,715,058. Corporate insiders own 0.23% of the company's stock.

Latest Procter & Gamble News

Investors following PG have been watching these news items:

• 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
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent valuation coverage asks whether P&G’s current market value is justified by its expected cash flows and how its valuation compares with rivals. This may make valuation more salient after the stock’s recent gains, but the available article summaries do not provide a specific fair-value estimate. Article: Is Procter & Gamble Stock Worth More Than Its Rivals?
• 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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Barclays lifted their target price on Procter & Gamble from $152.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Monday, October 26th. Evercore raised Procter & Gamble from an "in-line" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $166.00 price target for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. UBS Group set a $166.00 price target on Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, October 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and issued a $161.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $189.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Fifteen research 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, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $170.57.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in PG. Cornermen Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at about $415,000. Medallion Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Medallion Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,120 shares of the company's stock valued at $889,000 after acquiring an additional 157 shares during the last quarter. Signet Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth about $244,000. Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 123.4% in the third quarter. Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 90,326 shares of the company's stock worth $13,123,000 after acquiring an additional 49,888 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 36,354.3% during the third quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 3,421,236 shares of the company's stock worth $497,037,000 after acquiring an additional 3,411,851 shares during the last quarter. 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.

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