Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Purchased by Capital International Investors

Key Points

• Capital International Investors increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 0.9% in Q3, buying 53,506 shares to hold 6,073,436 shares worth about $933.18 million (roughly 0.26% of the company).
• Procter & Gamble reported quarterly EPS of $1.88 (beating the $1.86 consensus) with revenue slightly below estimates, and set FY 2026 guidance of $6.83–$7.09 EPS (consensus ~$6.91).
• Insiders sold heavily recently — including CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco and Gary A. Coombe — with 348,618 shares sold (~$55.46 million) over the last three months, leaving insiders owning about 0.20% of the stock.

Capital International Investors raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,073,436 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 53,506 shares during the quarter. Capital International Investors owned approximately 0.26% of Procter & Gamble worth $933,183,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Czech National Bank increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 3.8% in the third quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 594,914 shares of the company's stock worth $91,409,000 after buying an additional 21,825 shares during the last quarter. Westerkirk Capital Inc. bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at $4,796,000. Vega Investment Solutions grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Vega Investment Solutions now owns 638,400 shares of the company's stock worth $101,710,000 after acquiring an additional 8,500 shares in the last quarter. Triodos Investment Management BV grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 7.3% during the 3rd quarter. Triodos Investment Management BV now owns 255,095 shares of the company's stock worth $39,195,000 after acquiring an additional 17,400 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth about $7,891,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company's stock.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total value of $917,194.21. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,029 shares of the company's stock, valued at $170,083.41. This trade represents a 84.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total transaction of $5,858,976.69. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 34,994 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,680,576.02. This trade represents a 50.77% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 348,618 shares of company stock valued at $55,462,643 over the last three months. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

PG opened at $155.98 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The company's 50-day moving average price is $152.80 and its 200 day moving average price is $151.06. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $175.99. The firm has a market cap of $362.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.19 and a beta of 0.37.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.Procter & Gamble's quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd were paid a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble's dividend payout ratio is presently 62.52%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and upped their target price for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Erste Group Bank raised Procter & Gamble from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $150.00 target price on the stock. Dbs Bank upgraded Procter & Gamble from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Barclays set a $155.00 price target on Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, January 16th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $168.33.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Significant drop in short interest — Short interest fell ~13.6% to 22.39M shares as of Feb. 27 (about 1.0% of float) and a days‑to‑cover of ~1.9, reducing near‑term short pressure and potential forced selling. (No link)
• Positive Sentiment: Upgrades and brand repositioning for cleaning lines — Coverage noting upgraded Mr. Clean and Gain lines as strengthening P&G’s category moat, which could support market share and pricing power. Are P&G’s Upgraded Mr. Clean and Gain Lines Quietly Redefining Its Brand Moat (PG)?
• Positive Sentiment: New product push for Mr. Clean — Company announced Mr. Clean “retirement/comeback” and new SKUs, which may drive incremental sales and revive brand relevance in household cleaning. PG One Stages Mr. Clean's Retirement/Comeback, Announces New Products
• Positive Sentiment: Marketing lift for Old Spice — A high‑profile campaign licensing Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” aims to refresh Old Spice’s positioning and support sales. Old Spice Teams Up With Iconic R&B Group to Ignite Beloved "Mom Song" in New Campaign
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and price‑target lift — Wells Fargo raised its PG target to $177 (from $165) and other bullish writeups highlight resilient demand for staples; analyst optimism can attract flows. Why The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is One of the Best Stocks That Will Always Grow
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street commentary and research features — Zacks and other outlets include PG in research lists and analyst discussion pieces; useful for sentiment but not an immediate catalyst by itself. Is It Worth Investing in P&G (PG) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider/insider‑related selling — Sen. John Boozman reported a sale of PG shares; insider selling can be read negatively by some investors even if not material. Sen. John Boozman Sells Procter & Gamble Company The) (NYSE: PG Stock

Procter & Gamble Company 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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