Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Churchill Financial Advisors LLC

Key Points

• Churchill Financial Advisors cut its Procter & Gamble stake by 85.8% in the second quarter, selling 11,037 shares and retaining 1,826 shares valued at approximately $268,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 65.77% of PG.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a $161.52 price target, although several firms recently lowered their targets. PG opened at $144.79, below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
• Procter & Gamble exceeded quarterly EPS expectations with $1.43 versus $1.41 forecast, while revenue rose 1.5% year over year to $21.20 billion but fell short of estimates. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885, representing a 3.0% annualized yield.

Churchill Financial Advisors LLC decreased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 85.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,826 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,037 shares during the period. Churchill Financial Advisors LLC's holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $268,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company's stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Evercore set a $162.00 price target on Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a "market perform" rating and a $156.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.4%

PG opened at $144.79 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $148.17 and a 200 day moving average price of $148.89. The company has a market cap of $336.55 billion, a PE ratio of 21.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.45 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble's revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.71%.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Calmer inflation is improving the outlook for consumer-staples companies by potentially easing pressure on household budgets and input costs. Procter & Gamble’s broad portfolio of essential brands is being viewed as relatively resilient. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Calmer Inflation Steadies Consumer Staples?
• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to attract income-oriented investors as a Dividend King, supported by more than six decades of dividend increases. Articles highlighting the dependability of its payout may provide a valuation and demand tailwind. All It Takes Is $17,000 Invested in This High-Yield Dividend King Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several individual forecasts, including Q3 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.66 from $1.64 and Q4 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.55 from $1.54. It also projects fiscal 2029 EPS of $7.85, above the current-year consensus of approximately $6.99. Procter & Gamble analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage continues to frame Procter & Gamble as a steady blue-chip holding while investors await inflation data. That supports defensive positioning but does not represent a new fundamental catalyst. Procter & Gamble Draws Attention as Dividend Blue Chips Take Center Stage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced multiple estimates, including fiscal 2027 EPS to $6.97 from $7.05 and fiscal 2028 EPS to $7.42 from $7.47. Fiscal Q1 2027 EPS was cut to $1.89 from $1.96, signaling modest pressure on near-term growth expectations. Procter & Gamble earnings estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices could constrain consumer discretionary spending and increase pressure on value-conscious shoppers, even though PG sells everyday necessities. Erste Group Bank also issued a bearish fiscal 2027 earnings outlook. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Gasoline Prices Pressure Consumers?

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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