Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Stock Position Reduced by Albion Financial Group UT

Key Points

• Albion Financial Group UT cut its Procter & Gamble stake by 32.9% in the third quarter, selling 8,543 shares and retaining 17,462 shares valued at approximately $2.54 million. Institutional investors collectively own 65.77% of PG.
• Procter & Gamble reported quarterly EPS of $1.43, beating estimates of $1.41, while revenue rose 1.5% year over year to $21.20 billion. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, equating to an annualized yield of about 2.8%.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $162.20 versus the referenced share price of $156.97. However, concerns include modest projected organic sales growth of 1% to 3% and potential pricing pressure.

Albion Financial Group UT decreased its stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 32.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,462 shares of the company's stock after selling 8,543 shares during the quarter. Albion Financial Group UT's holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $2,537,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth about $28,000. Paladin Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Toews Corp ADV purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 1st quarter worth about $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company's stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 1.5%

Shares of PG opened at $156.97 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25. The company has a market capitalization of $364.58 billion, a PE ratio of 23.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.96 and a beta of 0.39. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $147.65 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $146.83. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 16th. Investors of record on Friday, October 23rd will be paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 23rd. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Procter & Gamble's dividend payout ratio is presently 65.71%.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other news, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,369 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total value of $344,310.46. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 30,730 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,466,298.20. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Matthew Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 15,135 shares of company stock worth $2,189,970 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company's stock.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble’s dividend remains a key support for the stock. The company recently recorded its 70th consecutive annual dividend increase, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors, particularly while interest rates remain elevated. The Ultimate Dividend Growth Stock to Buy With $100 Right Now
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed its “outperform” rating and maintained a $166 price target, implying additional upside from the referenced trading level. Benzinga analyst-rating report
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are comparing PG’s dependable profitability and cash flow from essential household products with higher-risk consumer brands such as Nike. This supports PG’s defensive profile but does not provide a new earnings catalyst. Nike vs. Procter & Gamble
• Negative Sentiment: Procter & Gamble expects only 1% to 3% organic sales growth, raising concerns that the company’s large brands may be struggling to generate stronger underlying demand. Procter & Gamble Expects 1% to 3% Organic Growth
• Negative Sentiment: The earnings preview identifies a central risk: recovering product volumes could be offset by pricing headwinds, potentially limiting revenue growth and margins. Procter & Gamble Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Options-market activity indicates traders are positioned for PG shares to decline following the earnings release, reflecting elevated near-term uncertainty. Barchart Earnings Analysis

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have commented on PG shares. TD Cowen reissued a "hold" rating and issued a $150.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Barclays upped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Bank of America decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $166.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $162.20.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

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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