Mirova Acquires 15,014 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Key Points

• Mirova increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 27.8%, buying 15,014 shares to hold 69,026 shares worth $10.606 million, making PG about 1.5% of Mirova’s portfolio and its 19th-largest position.
• Analysts’ consensus rates PG a “Moderate Buy” with a $168.33 average target, but several reports warn of near-term margin pressure from tariffs and higher costs, leaving the outlook mixed.
• Insider selling has been notable—348,618 shares (~$55.5 million) sold over the past 90 days—while P&G pays a $4.23 annualized dividend (about a 2.9% yield).

Mirova increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 27.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 69,026 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 15,014 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble accounts for about 1.5% of Mirova's investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest position. Mirova's holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $10,606,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Saranac Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter valued at $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PG has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Dbs Bank raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. TD Cowen cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and raised their target price for the stock from $150.00 to $156.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and set a $177.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $168.33.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G expanded its BEVEL brand into men’s body care with a new body cream targeted at Black men's hydration/skin comfort needs — a strategic brand extension that broadens P&G’s addressable market in men’s personal care. BEVEL Launch
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst notes point to steady underlying sales and strong brand equity, which support resilience in a mixed consumer backdrop — but they also flag margin pressure from tariffs and higher costs, leaving the near-term outlook mixed for PG. Top Research Reports
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G and other consumer brands are using short-form “microdramas” product placements to drive engagement — a marketing tactic that may help sales/awareness but is unlikely to move near-term fundamentals on its own. Microdramas Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry moves (e.g., Coty’s board overhaul and reports about Unilever weighing a food brands spin) reshape competitive dynamics in beauty/consumer goods but are indirect for P&G; they warrant monitoring for partnership, pricing, or M&A ripple effects. Coty Board Refresh Unilever/FTSE Report
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: recent headlines note P&G shares fell more steeply than the broader market as investors focused on margin headwinds and near-term risk, pressuring the stock. Monitor margin trends, tariff impacts, and upcoming guidance for further moves. Zacks: PG Falls
• Negative Sentiment: Additional covers note a larger intraday decline in recent sessions, underscoring short-term selling pressure; investors should watch margin commentary in upcoming reports and any revision to guidance. Yahoo: Bigger Fall

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

NYSE:PG opened at $144.89 on Friday. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $154.02 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $150.82. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $174.80. The stock has a market cap of $336.72 billion, a PE ratio of 21.47, a P/E/G ratio of 4.90 and a beta of 0.37. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 23rd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.The firm had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.88 earnings per share. The business's quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were paid a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble's dividend payout ratio is presently 62.52%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 1,809 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $159.46, for a total transaction of $288,463.14. Following the sale, the insider owned 30,215 shares in the company, valued at $4,818,083.90. This trade represents a 5.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the business's stock in a transaction 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 transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,029 shares in the company, valued at $170,083.41. This trade represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643. Insiders own 0.20% of the company's stock.

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.

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