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California State Teachers Retirement System increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 14,323.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 516,914,798 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 513,330,829 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System owned 22.24% of Procter & Gamble worth $75,800,386,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the period. Park Square Financial Group LLC raised its position 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 valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble In related news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This represents a 22.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,888,873.79. This trade represents a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last three months, insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.1% Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $146.29 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $339.78 billion, a PE ratio of 22.10, a P/E/G ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 0.39. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $146.77 and its 200 day simple moving average is $147.73. 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 Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.48 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 16th. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. HSBC restated a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 target price (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.

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About Procter & Gamble (Free Report)

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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If you're looking for an exclusive club, the one statistic that puts Procter & Gamble (PG -0.33%) in rarified air this autumn is 70 years of consecutive annual dividend increases. In a market chock-full of volatility and hype, and with an increasingly uncertain economy, long-term consistency is hard to ignore right now.

This long history of dividend increases means P&G is a legendary Dividend King, which is a company that has raised its payout every year for at least 50 years. Not only has P&G increased its dividend for that long, but it's also paid a dividend every year since 1890. 

Strong financials currently back the company's streak. The stock's dividend yield is nearly 3%, while fiscal year 2026 results indicate the company is committed to maintaining a strong payout ratio and improving earnings per share.

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P&G generated more than $87 billion in revenue in its 2026 fiscal year, a 3% improvement from 2025. Earnings per share rose 2% to $6.62 in that same time frame. P&G is nothing if not steady in its ability to generate cash and more than cover its growing dividend.

Moody's also recently raised P&G's credit outlook to positive. Essentially saying that P&G's free cash flow and earnings growth are sustainable and confirming a strong balance sheet.

The stock itself can't be considered inexpensive, even though the price has declined about 8% in the past year as of this writing. The forward and trailing P/E ratios are both still above 20. The consumer staples sector has also lagged behind the broader market this year. However, that shouldn't deter an income-focused investor seeking a reliable, growing payout. P&G, with its septuagenarian history of dividend increases, is definitely hard to ignore this month.

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Procter & Gamble (PG -0.33%) is one of the largest consumer staples, and investors can currently buy it at a discount, trading about 19% off its highs.

Even as the S&P 500 is up about 12% year to date, investors are not getting much income from index funds these days, with the S&P offering just a 1% yield. P&G yields close to 3%, and that dividend is backed by household brands people buy in any economy, which is why I'd feel comfortable buying the stock this month.

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A quality dividend stock P&G's quarterly dividend is $1.0885 per share, or $4.35 annualized. At today's $147.50 share price, the forward yield is 2.95% -- nearly three times the average stock in the S&P 500 index.

This is one of the most reliable dividend payers in the entire market. P&G has paid a dividend for 136 consecutive years and increased it for 70 straight years -- a track record few companies can match and one that has earned it the title Dividend King. It reflects steady sales and free cash flow from everyday essentials like Tide, Pampers, Crest, Gillette, and Olay.

The dividend has grown at a 5.6% annualized rate over the past five years. Over the last year, it paid just over $10 billion in dividends from about $15 billion in free cash flow -- a manageable payout ratio of around 67%.

Management plans to return about $15 billion in fiscal 2027 (ending in June): roughly $10 billion in dividends and $5 billion in buybacks. Those repurchases also steadily reduce the share count, helping support growth in earnings per share and dividends per share.

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Why P&G will keep growing About half of sales come from North America and 23% from Europe, but that leaves ample expansion opportunities in the rest of the world. In fiscal 2026, organic sales and adjusted earnings rose 1% year over year, which looks solid against the weak consumer spending trends in the U.S. due to inflation and higher fuel prices.

Over time, its brand strength, global distribution, and ongoing cost improvements should support more growth. The company continues to invest in product innovation and marketing while trimming weaker categories -- all of which is part of a long-term strategy to maintain excellent financial performance that can support a growing dividend.

P&G uses local consumer insights to win share in specific markets. For example, it found most U.K. households soak dishes before washing, so it introduced Fairy Skip the Soak Power Spray, lifting total brand household penetration by five points to 61%. This is how it can successfully expand into international markets over time.

Wall Street expects P&G's earnings to grow about 5% annually over the next few years, a pace that can support continued dividend growth. With high yields and recession-resistant brands, Procter & Gamble stock looks like a smart buy on the dip.

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Benjamin Edwards Inc. cut its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 10.4% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 342,734 shares of the company’s stock after selling 39,766 shares during the period. Benjamin Edwards Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $50,263,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of PG. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 32.2% during the 2nd quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 655,385 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,106,000 after acquiring an additional 159,489 shares in the last quarter. Private Management Group Inc. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. Private Management Group Inc. now owns 3,842 shares of the company’s stock worth $563,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the period. Wedbush Securities Inc. boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.7% during the second quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc. now owns 92,508 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,565,000 after purchasing an additional 2,391 shares in the last quarter. Spinnaker Trust grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 0.8% in the second quarter. Spinnaker Trust now owns 40,676 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,965,000 after purchasing an additional 320 shares during the period. Finally, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 7.5% in the second quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board now owns 115,568 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,947,000 after buying an additional 8,100 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

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

Positive Sentiment: Tariff recovery improves cash flow: P&G recovered approximately $100 million in tariffs it had previously paid after those charges were ruled illegal. The reimbursement should provide a modest financial benefit and removes some cost pressure. P&G has gotten back $100M in Trump tariffs it paid Positive Sentiment: Dividend appeal remains strong: Recent commentary highlights PG’s roughly 3% yield, long record of annual dividend increases and potential for compounding income over time. The stock continues to be viewed as a defensive holding for retirees and long-term dividend investors. Why P&G’s 3% Yield Could Matter More to Long-Term Dividend Investors Positive Sentiment: Defensive positioning: Analysts and investing publications continue to recommend P&G as a dependable consumer-staples dividend stock, citing its brand portfolio, productivity efforts, innovation and robust cash returns. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble Shares of NYSE PG opened at $145.86 on Wednesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The company has a market capitalization of $338.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.47 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The business has a 50-day moving average of $146.96 and a two-hundred day moving average of $148.02. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue 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. On average, analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 65.71%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts have weighed in on PG shares. Argus cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective 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. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.

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Insider Buying and Selling In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. This trade represents a 7.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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Bank OZK bought a new position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 17,361 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,546,000.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance Shares of PG stock opened at $143.71 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $147.11 and a 200 day moving average price of $148.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm has a market cap of $334.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.71, a PEG ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for 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 company’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Research analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year. Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 65.71%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Argus lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced 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 report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,888,873.79. The trade was a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,880,748.31. This represents a 7.66% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

About Procter & Gamble (Free Report)

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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When I think about the best dividend stock for the next decade, the name I keep coming back to is Procter & Gamble (PG +0.80%) even though I do not own it yet and probably should.

These days, it feels like everything is shaky at once. Jobs are less secure, housing costs are stubbornly high, and the stock market swings between artificial intelligence (AI) euphoria to panic in a matter of weeks. I do not want my sleep-at-night money riding on the next hype cycle.

What I do want is a company that quietly sends cash to my account every quarter and keeps doing it whether the economy is booming or in a recession. Procter & Gamble fits that bill better than almost anything else I can find.

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A dividend you can plan your life around Right now, P&G pays an annual dividend of about $4.35 per share, which works out to roughly a 3% yield at recent prices. The payout ratio is around 64% to 66%, meaning the company sends back a little under two-thirds of its earnings to shareholders and keeps the rest to reinvest in the business. That is a healthy balance, not the desperate "pay everything" approach you see in troubled companies.

Even better, P&G has raised its dividend for around 70 consecutive years, with five-year dividend growth running about 5% to 6% annually. This 70-year increase makes it a Dividend King, a company that has grown its dividend for at least 50 consecutive years. I look at that streak and see something I can actually plan around.

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What the business looks like under the hood P&G is a global consumer-staples machine, selling branded products in beauty, grooming, healthcare, fabric, home care, and baby, feminine, and family care. It owns names like Tide, Pampers, Gillette, Crest, Dawn, Bounty, and dozens more that sit in bathrooms and kitchens everywhere I go.

In its latest quarter, P&G reported core earnings per share (EPS) of $1.59 and revenue of $21.2 billion, both slightly above Wall Street expectations, with growth spread across categories and regions. That kind of steady, broad-based performance is exactly what I want behind a dividend check.

Why P&G feels recession-proof to me One reason I am drawn to P&G is that people do not stop washing clothes or brushing their teeth during recessions. They might skip a vacation or delay a car purchase, but basic hygiene and cleaning products stay in the budget even when money is tight.

Consumer staples as a sector has historically held up much better than the market during downturns, and P&G is one of the flagship names in that defensive group. For someone who worries about financial insecurity and the next economic shock, owning a slice of a company whose products are literally used daily by hundreds of millions of households feels like a stabilizer.

Another thing I like is how deliberate P&G is about rewarding shareholders. Management recently outlined plans to pay roughly $10 billion in dividends in fiscal 2026 alone, on top of ongoing share repurchases. The company has kept its payout ratio in a comfortable range and grown the dividend at a mid-single-digit pace for decades, which lets my income compound over time even if the share price only moves moderately.

In a world where many companies talk about "returning capital" and then cut the dividend at the first sign of trouble, P&G is the grown-up in the room.

Why I want to own it It is more exciting to talk about AI chips or robotaxis than laundry detergent and toothpaste. But when I think about the part of my portfolio that should help me sleep at night, I do not need excitement. I need dependability. Procter & Gamble gives me a starting yield of around 3%, a 70-year record of raises, a portfolio of recession-resistant brands, and management that has already committed billions of dollars per year to keeping that income stream flowing.

So, when I consider the best dividend stock for 2027 and beyond, the answer I keep circling back to is P&G. If I want something that can keep sending me cash through whatever financial surprises come next, I would rather finally add this Dividend King than keep watching it from the sidelines.

Key Takeaways PG expects fiscal 2027 organic and all-in sales growth of 1-3%, with core EPS flat to up 3%.PG trades at 20.3X forward earnings, above its sub-industry's 18.4X and Consumer Staples sector's 17.3X.PG expects about $10B in dividends and roughly $5B in share repurchases in fiscal 2027. The Procter & Gamble Company (PG - Free Report) , also referred to as P&G, enters fiscal 2027 with leading brands, high cash generation and a productivity program that continues to fund reinvestment. Those strengths matter, but the growth profile remains subdued.

The investment debate is therefore less about business quality than price. PG trades above key Zacks industry benchmarks even as earnings expectations point to low-single-digit progress.

P&G's Growth Outlook Remains ModestP&G expects fiscal 2027 organic and all-in sales to rise 1-3%, while core earnings per share are projected to be flat to up 3% from $6.89. Management's midpoint for core EPS is $7.00.

The current Zacks Consensus Estimates call for 1.8% sales growth and 1.6% core EPS growth to $7.00. Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL - Free Report) reported 2.4% organic sales growth and 8% base-business EPS growth in second-quarter 2026.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB - Free Report) posted 1.2% organic sales growth for the first half of 2026. Those peer results also show how restrained top-line growth remains across major consumer staples companies.

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PG's Valuation Leaves Little Room for ErrorPG trades at 20.3X forward 12-month earnings versus 18.4X for the Zacks sub-industry and 17.3X for the Zacks Consumer Staples sector. The stock remains below its five-year median of 23.4X but still carries a clear relative premium.

That premium looks demanding alongside expected sales and earnings growth near 2% or less. With growth modest, consistent execution on volume, pricing and productivity becomes increasingly important.

P&G Productivity Helps Offset Margin PressureFiscal 2026 delivered about $2.8 billion of before-tax productivity improvement, equal to roughly 340 basis points. Those savings helped fund product, packaging and brand investment.

Even so, core gross margin fell 40 basis points and core operating margin declined 70 basis points. Fiscal 2027 also carries about $1 billion of after-tax pressure from raw materials, energy, transportation and related costs, much of it expected in the first half.

PG Innovation Supports Selective GrowthThe upgraded Tide original liquid formula moved from declining sales to high-single-digit growth by the fiscal fourth quarter after P&G improved product performance without raising the price.

Tide evo is moving toward broader national expansion in fiscal 2027. SK-II has delivered double-digit organic sales growth for six consecutive quarters, showing that targeted innovation can still produce stronger growth in selected franchises.

P&G Cash Returns Add Shareholder SupportFiscal 2026 operating cash flow reached $19.56 billion, while adjusted free cash flow was $15.84 billion. P&G returned more than $15 billion to shareholders through $10.2 billion of dividends and $5.0 billion of share repurchases.

For fiscal 2027, management expects about $10 billion of dividends and roughly $5 billion of repurchases. That return profile offers support while earnings growth remains restrained, though it does not remove valuation and margin risks.

PG's Scores Point to Near-Term CautionBottom line, P&G retains durable operating strengths, but fiscal 2027 growth looks modest relative to its valuation premium. Productivity, innovation and cash returns help the case, yet near-term execution risk remains.

PG currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Its Value Score of D, Momentum Score of D and VGM Score of D are weak, while its Growth Score of C is middling.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Zacks Style Scores are designed to complement the Zacks Rank over a similar 1-3 month horizon. The current combination supports a cautious near-term stance rather than a more aggressive entry at today's valuation.

Blodgett Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 6,320 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $927,000. Procter & Gamble makes up 0.6% of Blodgett Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 24th largest holding.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the fourth 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. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have issued reports on PG shares. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, August 24th. HSBC restated a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.19.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.4% Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $143.71 on Friday. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one 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. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $147.11 and a two-hundred day moving average of $148.28. The company has a market cap of $334.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.71, a PEG ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the firm’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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. This trade represents a 7.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

About Procter & Gamble (Free Report)

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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Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 6.3% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 322,666 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 18,993 shares during the period. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $47,316,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth about $27,862,105,000. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth $4,664,783,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at $2,281,505,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth $1,480,650,000. Finally, Cardano Risk Management B.V. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,104.8% during the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 9,521,440 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,364,518,000 after purchasing an additional 8,731,126 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In PG has been the topic of several research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Citigroup lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.

Check Out Our Latest Report on Procter & Gamble Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble In other news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,888,873.79. This trade represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. This represents a 7.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417 in the last three months. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance Shares of NYSE PG opened at $146.61 on Tuesday. 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. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $147.66 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $148.60. The firm has a market cap of $340.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.15, a PEG ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 65.71%.

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

Positive Sentiment: Brokerages assigned PG an average “Moderate Buy” recommendation, suggesting analysts generally view the stock as attractive despite its premium valuation. Procter & Gamble Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy Positive Sentiment: Investor attention is returning to Procter & Gamble’s dividend strength. Its portfolio of established household brands and income-oriented profile may appeal to investors seeking stability amid a market that has favored speculation over patience. Procter Gamble Dividend Strength Returns To Focus Positive Sentiment: A separate commentary highlights PG’s importance within the S&P 500, reinforcing its reputation as a large, defensive consumer-staples holding that can provide portfolio stability. How Procter Gamble Is Shaping Its S&P 500 Profile Positive Sentiment: PG was included among dividend stocks described as long-term “buy and hold” candidates, adding to the bullish income-investor narrative. Dividend Stocks to Buy Before August Ends Neutral Sentiment: Two insiders sold shares to cover tax withholding tied to equity-award vesting. Because these were not described as discretionary investment sales, they are unlikely to materially change the fundamental outlook. Negative Sentiment: Chief Accounting Officer Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares, reducing his holdings by about 22%. Although relatively small in dollar terms, discretionary insider selling can create modest sentiment pressure. Negative Sentiment: PG’s latest results showed only 1.5% year-over-year revenue growth and revenue below consensus, while earnings declined year over year. With a P/E near 22 and a high PEG ratio, investors may question whether the valuation fully reflects the company’s limited near-term growth. (Free Report)

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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Ally Financial Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 38.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,000 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 14,000 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble comprises 0.9% of Ally Financial Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest position. Ally Financial Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $7,332,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth $27,862,105,000. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter valued at about $4,664,783,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at about $2,281,505,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at about $1,480,650,000. Finally, Cardano Risk Management B.V. increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 1,104.8% during the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 9,521,440 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,364,518,000 after purchasing an additional 8,731,126 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 1.3% NYSE PG opened at $143.18 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68. The firm has a market cap of $332.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.63, a PEG ratio of 4.47 and a beta of 0.39. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $147.25 and a 200-day simple moving average of $148.31. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The business had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year. Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 65.71%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth PG has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Bank of America reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. The trade was a 7.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. The trade was a 2.11% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

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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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Diversify Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 1,200.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 27,270 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 25,173 shares during the period. Diversify Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $4,053,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of PG. Carson Advisory Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,738,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock valued at $549,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Cowa LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company’s stock valued at $428,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.9% during the first quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,140,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wheelhouse Advisory Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.6% during the fourth quarter. Wheelhouse Advisory Group LLC now owns 4,438 shares of the company’s stock worth $639,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research firms have recently issued reports on PG. HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 target price on the stock. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Read Our Latest Stock Report on Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Stock Performance Shares of PG opened at $144.77 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $147.73 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $148.66. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $336.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.71%.

Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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Compass Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 9,439 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,384,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC raised 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 buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the 4th 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. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.1% PG stock opened at $144.77 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $147.73 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $148.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68. The stock has a market capitalization of $336.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.87, a PEG ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year. Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were issued a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 65.71%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price target on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.

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Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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Great Lakes Advisors LLC trimmed its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 15.4% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 291,315 shares of the company’s stock after selling 53,231 shares during the period. Great Lakes Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $42,719,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Baxter Bros Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at about $12,381,000. Cibc World Market Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 40.6% during the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,351,000 after purchasing an additional 147,701 shares during the period. World Investment Advisors grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,179,000 after purchasing an additional 14,492 shares during the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 41.8% in the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,681,000 after purchasing an additional 24,010 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Indivisible Partners purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter valued at about $2,120,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms have recently issued reports on PG. Barclays boosted their target price on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.

Get Our Latest Stock Report on PG Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.1% Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $144.77 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $336.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.87, a P/E/G ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $147.73 and a 200-day moving average price of $148.66. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 65.71%.

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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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Auxano Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 7,129 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,045,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during 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 raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets PG has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Argus cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. HSBC reissued a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 price objective (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup cut 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 note on Thursday, July 30th. Evercore set a $162.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Stock Performance Procter & Gamble stock opened at $144.77 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $147.73 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $148.69. The company has a market cap of $336.51 billion, a PE ratio of 21.87, a P/E/G ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue 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. Research analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 65.71%.

Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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First National Bank of Omaha acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 120,545 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $17,788,000.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth $27,862,105,000. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth about $4,664,783,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth about $2,281,505,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth about $1,480,650,000. Finally, Cardano Risk Management B.V. raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,104.8% in the 4th quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 9,521,440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,364,518,000 after buying an additional 8,731,126 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets PG has been the topic of several analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price target on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, HSBC restated a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 price objective (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.3% NYSE:PG opened at $144.77 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $147.73 and its 200 day simple moving average is $148.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The company has a market cap of $336.51 billion, a PE ratio of 21.87, a P/E/G ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39.

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

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

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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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Fidelity National Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 105,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,397,000. Procter & Gamble makes up 0.5% of Fidelity National Financial Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest holding.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Baxter Bros Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth $12,381,000. Cibc World Market Inc. boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 40.6% in the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after purchasing an additional 147,701 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,179,000 after purchasing an additional 14,492 shares during the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 41.8% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,681,000 after purchasing an additional 24,010 shares during the period. Finally, Indivisible Partners purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter valued at about $2,120,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on PG shares. HSBC reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Barclays boosted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Evercore set a $162.00 price objective on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen investment 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 presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.52.

Get Our Latest Analysis on PG Procter & Gamble Trading Up 1.3% Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $144.77 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $147.73 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $148.69. The company has a market cap of $336.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week 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 earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.48 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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Baxter Bros Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 84,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,381,000. Procter & Gamble makes up 1.4% of Baxter Bros Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms recently commented on PG. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Argus lowered shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Read Our Latest Research Report on Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.3% Procter & Gamble stock opened at $144.77 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $336.51 billion, a PE ratio of 21.87, a P/E/G ratio of 4.40 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $147.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $148.69. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.48 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue 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. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

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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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Abbot Financial Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 18,016 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,642,000. Procter & Gamble comprises about 0.9% of Abbot Financial Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest position.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research firms have recently commented on PG. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.52.

View Our Latest Research Report on Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Price Performance Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $144.77 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $147.73 and its 200 day moving average price is $148.69. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The firm has a market capitalization of $336.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.87, a P/E/G ratio of 4.40 and a beta of 0.39.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 65.71%.

Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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1ST Source Bank bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 51,409 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,539,000.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Elite Life Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at $235,000. Fielder Capital Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,508,000. Dodds Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at approximately $226,000. SCS Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth $10,071,000. Finally, CORDA Investment Management LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth $36,446,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance Shares of PG opened at $143.00 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $147.83 and a 200-day moving average of $148.72. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The company has a market cap of $332.39 billion, a PE ratio of 21.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.45 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. Procter & Gamble’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior 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 earnings per share for the current year. Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts recently weighed in on PG shares. Evercore set a $162.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays raised their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, HSBC reissued a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.

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Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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Procter & Gamble Co.'s (PG -0.98%) annual dividend growth rate of 4% to 6% over the last two decades, coupled with its 3% dividend yield, gives income-seeking investors an unusually solid combination of current income and long-term growth, in my view, for 2027 and beyond. Home to globally well-known household brands, the consumer-defensive giant has increased dividends for 70 consecutive years, backed by its ever-growing recurring cash flows.

A growing dividend supported by a business that generates billions of dollars in cash every year is extremely important to income-seeking investors. For context, in fiscal 2026, which ended June 30, P&G paid out $10.2 billion in dividends on operating cash flow of $19.6 billion and net income of $16 billion.

P&G's in-built inflation-fighting mechanism What I see in P&G, one of the best income-generating stocks to own today, is its built-in inflation-defense mechanism. In a more volatile stock market, expected absolute stock returns decline. And as global bond yields rise, markets will be choppier in the foreseeable future.

Over the past decade, Procter & Gamble's annual dividend growth has consistently kept up (and sometimes even outpaced) the U.S. inflation rate, which has risen considerably since COVID-19. For income-seeking investors, this means there is no erosion of purchasing power, and, I think, that makes P&G the best dividend stock to own over the next few years.

PG Dividend Growth (Annual) data by YCharts.

Rising yields pressure valuations The U.S economy remains strong, but that's not necessarily great for future stock returns. As the above chart shows, inflation has been sticky. Additionally, tech stocks -- the best performers over the last few years -- saw a broader sell-off in July, led by semiconductor stocks. The bigger problem may be that stocks that have generated above-average returns in the recent past may be running too hot and could be overvalued. Investors may not get higher returns without a valuation pullback, and rising bond yields are evidence of that.

The mathematics behind this is simple: As bond yields go up, investors usually demand higher earnings yields from stocks as well. Breaking it down further, the earnings yield of a stock is just the inverse of its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. So as the earnings yield goes up, the P/E ratio falls, pushing down the share price.

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The uncertain environment does not make P&G's business less attractive P&G may not have been the stock market's darling over the past few years, but its globally recognized brands give it scale and pricing power -- the most important qualities of a business with growing recurring cash flows. It sells necessities and household products, things that people need irrespective of an economic downturn or a stock market drawdown. Brands such as Tide, Dawn, Pampers, Gillette, Crest, and Oral-B, among others, don't simply lose pricing power or see demand fall.

Management still expects fiscal 2027 organic sales growth to clock between 1% to 3%, and net earnings per share (EPS) growth in the range of 1% to 5%. This growth is despite expectations of an additional $1 billion in cost pressures due to higher raw material, transportation, and energy prices.

Additionally, the company expects adjusted free cash flow (FCF) productivity (calculated as the ratio of adjusted FCF to core net earnings) to remain above 85%. In layperson's terms, this means management expects at least 85% of its core net income to be converted to free cash flow. In short, P&G's revenue and cash flow growth are persistent, leading to a persistent increase in capital returned to shareholders.

Shouldn't buying Treasury bonds suffice then? Investors looking for safety could, in theory, buy Treasury bonds as their yields rise. But holding bonds has a disadvantage: there's no income growth. That's where I'd argue that P&G stock is better suited to tackle an inflationary environment and ensure income growth through rising dividends.

What about owning higher-yielding stocks? Again, a great idea, but future income growth is usually unreliable when dividend yields are high.

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A 3% dividend yield may not seem much. However, it is the starting point for a dividend that has historically outpaced inflation, thus preserving purchasing power over a five- or 10-year period. If P&G's dividend grows annually by 5% on average over a 10-year period, the dividend would have grown by nearly 63%. If you bought the stock today, your yield on the original investment would be substantially higher a decade later, at nearly 4.9%.

The stock isn't overvalued Defensive stocks, such as Procter & Gamble, don't get much credit in a bull market. But slow growers shine in volatile markets, or simply when investors don't want to take on too much risk. At 21.6 times trailing earnings and four times trailing sales, the stock isn't overvalued. At the same time, these numbers don't suggest the market has been ignoring the stock. I think that's the sweet spot -- a stock that is poised to perform well in the future without any fears of overvaluation.

If you are worried about uncertainty in the U.S. stock market as valuations stretch to historic highs and long-term interest rates remain elevated, P&G's dividend appeal lies in stable income generation and the ability to grow your purchasing power over longer time horizons.

Cornerstone Capital Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 172,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,308,000. Procter & Gamble makes up approximately 2.3% of Cornerstone Capital Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cibc World Market Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 40.6% during the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after purchasing an additional 147,701 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,179,000 after purchasing an additional 14,492 shares in the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 41.8% in the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,681,000 after purchasing an additional 24,010 shares in the last quarter. Indivisible Partners acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth about $2,120,000. Finally, Rokos Capital Management LLP purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the first quarter valued at about $29,914,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance Shares of PG opened at $144.47 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $147.94 and its 200 day moving average price is $148.78. 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 $335.82 billion, a PE ratio of 21.82, a PEG ratio of 4.42 and a beta of 0.39. 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 released its 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 company 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 company’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Research analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year. Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.71%.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Evercore set a $162.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.

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Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 123,997 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,183,000. Procter & Gamble makes up about 0.8% of Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 237,459,756 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,030,358,000 after buying an additional 2,829,151 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 101,618,926 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,563,008,000 after acquiring an additional 984,102 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 62,647,882 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,962,689,000 after acquiring an additional 1,974,556 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at $4,664,783,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 3.8% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 29,612,826 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,243,815,000 after purchasing an additional 1,091,091 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance NYSE PG opened at $144.47 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $147.94 and a 200 day moving average of $148.78. The company has a market capitalization of $335.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.82, a PEG ratio of 4.42 and a beta of 0.39. 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 earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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 for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year. Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 65.71%.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several analysts recently commented on PG shares. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. HSBC reissued a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

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Procter & Gamble Profile (Free Report)

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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Avalon Trust Co purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 7,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,069,000.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price objective for the company. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price target on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.52.

View Our Latest Stock Report on Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Trading Up 0.7% Shares of PG opened at $144.47 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $335.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.42 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $147.94 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $148.78.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.48 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.71%.

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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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