Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Acquired by International Assets Investment Management LLC

Key Points

• Institutional buying increased: International Assets Investment Management raised its Procter & Gamble stake by 1,150.5% to 250,000 shares worth approximately $36.3 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 65.77% of PG.
• Strong quarterly results and dividend support the stock: PG reported $2.00 in quarterly EPS and $23.28 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst expectations, while maintaining a quarterly dividend of $1.0885, equivalent to a 2.7% annualized yield.
• Analyst sentiment is mostly positive but valuation remains a consideration: The stock has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with a $170.57 price target, although some analysts remain neutral or cautious as shares trade at a relatively premium valuation.

International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 1,150.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 250,000 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 230,008 shares during the quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC's holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $36,320,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Baxter Bros Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $12,381,000. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $53,549,000. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth $3,850,628,000. Capstone Capital Management Ltd bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth $991,000. Finally, Rokos Capital Management LLP acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the first quarter worth $29,914,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In other Procter & Gamble news, CEO Paul Gama sold 4,331 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $161.27, for a total value of $698,460.37. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 46,793 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,546,307.11. This represents a 8.47% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Balaji Purushothaman sold 4,181 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.71, for a total transaction of $671,928.51. Following the sale, the insider owned 11,296 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,815,380.16. The trade was a 27.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 58,647 shares of company stock worth $9,268,508 in the last quarter. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Freedom Broker upgraded PG from “hold” to “buy,” providing a positive signal for the stock and reflecting greater confidence in the company’s outlook. Freedom Broker upgrades Procter & Gamble to buy from hold
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend appeal remains strong: Articles highlighted PG as a long-standing dividend leader, supporting its appeal to income-focused and defensive investors. The company’s record of dividend increases may help underpin demand for the shares, particularly when investors favor stable consumer-staples businesses. Dividend Kings article Trusted dividend stocks article
• Neutral Sentiment: Bond issuance adds balance-sheet context: PG’s euro- and dollar-denominated bond sale provides liquidity and funding flexibility, but it also draws attention to leverage, interest costs, and the company’s relatively elevated valuation. Procter & Gamble bond sale
• Neutral Sentiment: Growth story under review: Commentary on PG points to accelerating revenue growth, while also noting that higher operating costs could pressure margins and earnings. Investors are weighing improved sales momentum against cost inflation. Procter & Gamble revenue growth and costs What changed in Procter & Gamble’s story
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed rating signals and valuation risk: DZ Bank downgraded PG from “strong-buy” to “hold.” With shares trading at a premium valuation, a more cautious analyst stance could weigh on upside unless earnings growth accelerates. DZ Bank rating change
• Negative Sentiment: Advertising challenge produced only a limited win: Following PG’s challenge, the National Advertising Division supported Carpe’s $19.95 reference price but recommended changes or removal of other savings, free-shipping, comparative-performance, and “first” 100-hour protection claims. The outcome may modestly strengthen competitive advertising standards, but it does not represent a material financial catalyst for PG. National Advertising Division decision involving Carpe

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $161.42 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $149.99 and a 200-day moving average of $148.94. The firm has a market cap of $374.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.31, a P/E/G ratio of 3.95 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $167.25. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $22.80 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.99 earnings per share. The business's revenue was up 4.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 23rd will be given a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 23rd. Procter & Gamble's dividend payout ratio is 65.51%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on PG shares. Freedom Broker raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $176.00 price target for the company in a report on Friday, October 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $162.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Piper Sandler boosted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $145.00 to $167.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Monday. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, UBS Group set a $166.00 price target on Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $170.57.

About Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble Company NYSE: PG is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio includes personal health and grooming products, beauty and skin care items, baby, feminine and family care products, fabric and home care products, and oral care products.

The company's well-known brands include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Crest, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, Old Spice, Dawn, Febreze and Mr.

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