OP Asset Management Ltd Invests $4.93 Million in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Key Points

• OP Asset Management initiated a new position in Procter & Gamble during the first quarter, buying 34,141 shares valued at about $4.93 million.
• Procter & Gamble reported Q1 earnings of $1.59 per share, slightly ahead of estimates, while revenue came in at $21.23 billion, below expectations but still up 7.4% year over year.
• The company raised its quarterly dividend to $1.0885 per share, equal to an annualized payout of $4.35 and a 2.9% yield, signaling continued shareholder returns.

OP Asset Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 34,141 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,931,000.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Gradient Investments LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 12.8% in the fourth quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 253,089 shares of the company's stock worth $36,270,000 after purchasing an additional 28,777 shares during the last quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 40.6% during the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company's stock valued at $73,351,000 after purchasing an additional 147,701 shares during the last quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth $3,776,000. World Investment Advisors boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company's stock worth $15,179,000 after buying an additional 14,492 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hohimer Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 220.1% in the 3rd quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC now owns 30,686 shares of the company's stock worth $4,715,000 after buying an additional 21,100 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $149.49 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.73. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25. The stock has a market cap of $348.11 billion, a PE ratio of 21.86, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.46 and a beta of 0.39. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $145.94 and a 200-day moving average of $147.95.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The business had revenue of $21.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $21.52 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.54 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 24th were given a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble's previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. Procter & Gamble's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 63.60%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently issued reports on PG. Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a "buy" rating and set a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Barclays lowered their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $146.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, UBS Group upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $161.00.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target on Procter & Gamble to $179 from $177 and reiterated a Buy rating, implying notable upside versus the current trading level. Jefferies adjusts price target on Procter & Gamble to $179 from $177, maintains Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s Native personal-care brand announced new product launches, including a detoxifying body scrub collection and upgraded deodorant and body wash offerings, which may support growth in its beauty and grooming portfolio. Native Shakes Up the Body Care Category with New Detoxifying Body Scrub Collection Native Launches Reformulated Deodorant and Body Washes with Enhanced Performance and Improved Formulations
• Neutral Sentiment: Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health Care shut its trading window ahead of quarterly results, a routine corporate action that does not directly affect the U.S.-listed parent’s fundamentals. P&G Hygiene & Health Care shuts trading window ahead of Q1 FY27 results
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier coverage highlighted that PG fell more than the broader market in the prior session, suggesting some short-term pressure remained despite the upbeat analyst call. Here's Why Procter & Gamble (PG) Fell More Than Broader Market

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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