Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC Sells 15,084 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Key Points

• Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors reduced its Procter & Gamble stake by 26.7% in the fourth quarter, selling 15,084 shares and leaving it with 41,381 shares worth about $5.93 million.
• P&G reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS of $1.59, though revenue of $21.24 billion came in slightly below estimates; sales still rose 7.4% year over year.
• The company also raised its quarterly dividend to $1.0885 per share, and analysts currently rate the stock a “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $161.06.

Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC cut its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 26.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,381 shares of the company's stock after selling 15,084 shares during the period. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC's holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $5,930,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. GHE LLC bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,130,000. TrustBank bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $363,000. Flputnam Investment Management Co. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 6.9% during the fourth quarter. Flputnam Investment Management Co. now owns 103,507 shares of the company's stock valued at $14,834,000 after buying an additional 6,671 shares during the last quarter. M3 Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $594,000. Finally, Integrity Alliance LLC. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 12.6% during the fourth quarter. Integrity Alliance LLC. now owns 24,959 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,577,000 after buying an additional 2,790 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,029 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $170,083.41. This trade represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company's stock.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

NYSE:PG opened at $147.52 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $343.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.57, a PEG ratio of 6.13 and a beta of 0.41. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $170.99. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $144.58 and a 200-day simple moving average of $147.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.54 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble's previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble's dividend payout ratio is 63.60%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on PG shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and set a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Evercore set a $162.00 price objective on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $161.06.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble announced that CFO Andre Schulten will present at Deutsche Bank’s Global Consumer Conference on June 3, giving investors a near-term event to watch for commentary on growth, pricing, and margins. P&G to Webcast Presentation From the Deutsche Bank dbAccess Global Consumer Conference, June 3
• Positive Sentiment: P&G is also being highlighted in articles about battered blue-chip dividend stocks, reinforcing its appeal as a defensive income name for investors seeking stability and yield. 5 Battered Blue-Chip Stocks That Pay Huge Dividends and Won’t Be Down Forever
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary continue to focus on whether P&G’s pricing strategy can sustain growth in 2026 and how its consumer staples business compares with peers, but these pieces are more interpretive than news-driven catalysts. Can Procter & Gamble's Pricing Strategy Sustain Growth in 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s planned $205 million Georgia logistics investment is an operational expansion that could support distribution efficiency, but it is not a major immediate earnings catalyst. Procter & Gamble Expands Georgia Logistics Network With US$205m Facility Investment
• Negative Sentiment: Recent articles also note that PG has fallen over the past year, reflecting investor concern about slower growth and the challenge of sustaining premium pricing in a cautious consumer environment. Is It Time To Reassess Procter & Gamble (PG) After A 12% One Year Share Price Decline

About Procter & Gamble

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.

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