Rep. David Taylor Purchases Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG)

Key Points

• Rep. David Taylor purchased $1,001–$15,000 of Procter & Gamble shares on September 8 through his trust brokerage account, following another PG purchase on August 11.
• Procter & Gamble reported quarterly EPS of $1.43, above estimates, while revenue rose 1.5% year over year to $21.20 billion. The company pays an annualized dividend of $4.35 per share, yielding approximately 3.0%.
• PG shares opened at $146.28, compared with analysts’ consensus price target of $161.55; the stock carries a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating, while company insiders sold $953,417 of shares during the past quarter.

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on September 17th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on September 8th. 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):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products NYSE: IBP on 9/8/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amgen NASDAQ: AMGN on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: VRTX on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp NASDAQ: FITB on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Broadcom NASDAQ: AVGO on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of American Electric Power NASDAQ: AEP on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products NYSE: IBP on 8/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT on 8/11/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble NYSE: PG on 8/11/2026.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $146.28 on Friday. The company's 50 day moving average price is $146.10 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $146.67. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-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 firm has a market cap of $339.77 billion, a PE ratio of 22.10, a PEG ratio of 3.66 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.Procter & Gamble's revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total value of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,271 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02. Following the transaction, the insider owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at $3,880,748.31. This represents a 7.66% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 over the last quarter. 0.23% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in PG. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company's stock worth $549,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the period. Cowa LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company's stock valued at $428,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company's stock worth $1,140,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the period. Midwest Professional Planners LTD. grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. Midwest Professional Planners LTD. now owns 2,799 shares of the company's stock worth $410,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Solutions LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 3.8% during the second quarter. Legacy Solutions LLC now owns 1,928 shares of the company's stock valued at $283,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have commented on PG. Argus cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Barclays raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Bank of America lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, HSBC reaffirmed a "hold" rating and issued a $149.00 target price (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $161.55.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors continue to view P&G as a relatively resilient consumer-staples holding if consumer confidence and spending weaken. Its broad portfolio of essential brands and defensive demand could make PG more attractive during an economic slowdown. Why Investors May Want to Buy Procter & Gamble if Consumer Spending Cools
• Positive Sentiment: P&G remains a frequently searched stock on Zacks, indicating elevated investor interest. However, the coverage emphasizes reviewing existing business and valuation factors rather than announcing a new positive development. Investors Heavily Search Procter & Gamble Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein assigned PG a “Hold” rating, signaling that the analyst sees a relatively balanced risk-reward profile rather than a clear reason to buy or sell aggressively. Procter & Gamble Receives a Hold from Bernstein
• Neutral Sentiment: A defensive-dividend-stock article includes PG among the names investors may consider amid Federal Reserve and inflation concerns, reinforcing its income appeal but offering no new company-specific catalyst. The September Scramble: Defensive Dividend Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that P&G has cut approximately 5,000 jobs could raise concerns about restructuring, softer demand, or pressure to reduce costs, although the featured article primarily discusses employees’ retirement-account tax decisions rather than the company’s operating outlook. P&G Has Cut 5,000 Jobs

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

Procter & Gamble Company is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio spans beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care products.

The company's brands include Tide, Ariel, Downy, Dawn, Febreze, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, Head & Shoulders, Olay and Pantene. These products are sold through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Procter & Gamble was founded in Cincinnati in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble.

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