Rep. Lloyd Doggett Buys Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Stock

Key Points

• Representative Lloyd Doggett disclosed a purchase of between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) shares on February 17 (filing dated March 5).
• Procter & Gamble trades near $153.80 with a market cap of about $357.4B, a P/E of 22.79, FY2026 EPS guidance of 6.83–7.09, and pays a quarterly dividend of $1.0568 (annualized yield ~2.7%).
• Insiders have been net sellers—CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares on Feb 12 and insiders sold ~348,618 shares (~$55.5M) in the last 90 days—while analysts maintain a consensus "Moderate Buy" with a target of $168.33.

Representative Lloyd Doggett (Democratic-Texas) recently bought shares of Procter & Gamble Company The) (NYSE: PG. In a filing disclosed on March 05th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on February 17th.

Representative Lloyd Doggett also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 12/18/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of CocaCola NYSE: KO on 12/15/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of PPG Industries NYSE: PPG on 12/12/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines NYSE: IBM on 12/12/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson NYSE: JNJ on 12/9/2025.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.1%

NYSE PG opened at $153.80 on Friday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $179.99. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $152.35 and its 200-day moving average price is $151.21. The stock has a market cap of $357.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.79, a P/E/G ratio of 5.15 and a beta of 0.37.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.88 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were issued a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble's payout ratio is 62.67%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 51.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company's stock valued at $6,717,000 after acquiring an additional 13,617 shares during the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% during the 1st quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company's stock valued at $493,000 after purchasing an additional 277 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.8% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company's stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,016 shares during the period. Auxano Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.8% in the second quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company's stock worth $1,165,000 after buying an additional 714 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.8% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company's stock valued at $4,809,000 after buying an additional 809 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In related news, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total value 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. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total value of $2,461,625.32. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 44,735 shares of the company's stock, valued at $7,259,595.80. This represents a 25.32% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643. Insiders own 0.20% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have weighed in on PG shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Piper Sandler began coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $150.00 price objective on the stock. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $168.33.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple dividend-themed pieces reaffirm PG’s status as a Dividend King/Aristocrat, underscoring steady dividend growth and defensive appeal for income-focused investors; that support can reduce downside for long-term holders. Dividend Aristocrats in a Shaky Market
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context is jittery (rising VIX, weak consumer sentiment and still-elevated Treasury yields); that macro uncertainty is affecting broad equity flows and may amplify short-term moves in consumer staples despite PG’s defensive profile. Dividend Aristocrats in a Shaky Market
• Negative Sentiment: A recent compendium of analyst notes flags margin pressure for Procter & Gamble, creating concern about near-term profitability and earnings leverage. That negative analyst tone can weigh on the stock. Top Research Reports for Procter & Gamble, American Express & TJX
• Negative Sentiment: Reports show PG shares have recently fallen more steeply than the broader market, indicating stronger selling pressure in short-term trading sessions. That price action can feed momentum-driven outflows. Procter & Gamble (PG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported recently, which investors often view as a near-term negative signal and can amplify caution among holders and prospective buyers. Procter & Gamble NYSE: PG Shares Down 2.3% Following Insider Selling

About Representative Doggett

Lloyd Doggett (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 37th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Doggett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 37th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Lloyd Doggett was born in Austin, Texas. Doggett graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967 and a J.D. from the University of Texas in 1970. Doggett's career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with the University of Texas School of Law. In the 116th Congress, Doggett served on the House Ways & Means Committee, and he co-founded the House Prescription Drug Taskforce.

About Procter & Gamble

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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