Vise Technologies Inc. Buys 17,395 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Key Points

• Vise Technologies increased its Procter & Gamble position by 15.2% in the third quarter, buying 17,395 shares to hold 131,794 shares valued at approximately $19.1 million. Institutional investors collectively own 65.77% of PG.
• Procter & Gamble exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $2.00 EPS versus a $1.89 estimate and $23.28 billion in revenue, up 4% year over year. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885, equivalent to a 2.7% yield.
• Analyst sentiment remains generally positive, with 15 Buy and 11 Hold ratings and an average price target of $170.57, although recent downgrades and PG’s premium valuation present potential upside risks.

Vise Technologies Inc. boosted its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 15.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 131,794 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 17,395 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.'s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $19,147,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Investment Partners LTD. raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 91.7% in the third quarter. Investment Partners LTD. now owns 15,959 shares of the company's stock worth $2,319,000 after buying an additional 7,635 shares during the last quarter. Summit Global Investments raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 47.5% in the 3rd quarter. Summit Global Investments now owns 20,089 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,919,000 after purchasing an additional 6,472 shares during the last quarter. Sagace Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 12.8% in the 3rd quarter. Sagace Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,039 shares of the company's stock worth $296,000 after acquiring an additional 232 shares during the last quarter. Americana Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter. Americana Partners LLC now owns 80,071 shares of the company's stock worth $11,633,000 after purchasing an additional 3,412 shares during the period. Finally, Fusion Capital LLC boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 9.4% during the 3rd quarter. Fusion Capital LLC now owns 2,056 shares of the company's stock worth $299,000 after purchasing an additional 177 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company's stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $161.42 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.72. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $149.99 and its 200-day simple moving average is $148.94. The firm has a market cap of $374.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.31, a PEG ratio of 3.97 and a beta of 0.39.

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, topping the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $23.28 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.80 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.02% and a net margin of 18.23%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.99 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have weighed in on PG. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their target price on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $189.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "neutral" rating and issued a $161.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, HSBC cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and dropped their target price for the company from $182.00 to $149.00 in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $170.57.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In related news, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,369 shares of the 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 sale, the insider directly owned 30,730 shares in the company, valued at $4,466,298.20. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Balaji Purushothaman sold 4,181 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, October 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.71, for a total transaction of $671,928.51. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 11,296 shares in the company, valued at $1,815,380.16. This represents a 27.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 58,647 shares of company stock worth $9,268,508 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company's stock.

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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