<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Advisory Services Network LLC boosted its holdings in  Procter &amp; Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG - Free Report) by 11.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 114,757 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 11,767 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC's holdings in Procter &amp; Gamble were worth $17,268,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.</p><div><p><span></span><span>Get <strong>Procter &amp; Gamble</strong> alerts:</span></p></div><ul><li>3 Smart Defensive Stocks for an Uneasy Market</li></ul><p>A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of PG. Lantz Financial LLC increased its stake in shares of  Procter &amp; Gamble by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Lantz Financial LLC now owns 5,237 shares of the company's stock valued at $834,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares during the last quarter.  Orca Investment Management LLC increased its stake in  Procter &amp; Gamble by 2.0% in the second quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 3,238 shares of the company's stock valued at $516,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares in the last quarter.  Kondo Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in  Procter &amp; Gamble by 5.2% in the first quarter. Kondo Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 1,324 shares of the company's stock worth $226,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period.  Silver Oak Securities Incorporated boosted its position in shares of  Procter &amp; Gamble by 0.3% during the second quarter. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated now owns 22,118 shares of the company's stock worth $3,524,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares in the last quarter.  Finally, Access Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of  Procter &amp; Gamble by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Access Financial Services Inc. now owns 10,889 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,735,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own  65.77% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Procter &amp; Gamble Stock Performance</h2><p>Shares of NYSE PG opened at $142.77 on Friday. Procter &amp; Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $138.14 and a 12 month high of $179.99. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $147.84 and a 200-day moving average of $154.25. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The company has a market capitalization of $333.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.84, a P/E/G ratio of 4.80 and a beta of 0.39. </p><ul><li>MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/27 - 10/31</li></ul><p>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $22.23 billion. Procter &amp; Gamble had a net margin of 19.74% and a return on equity of 32.63%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.93 earnings per share. Procter &amp; Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS.  As a group, equities research analysts predict that  Procter &amp; Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year. </p><h2>Procter &amp; Gamble Dividend Announcement</h2><p>The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 24th. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter &amp; Gamble's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 61.75%. </p><h2>Insider Buying and Selling at Procter &amp; Gamble</h2><ul><li>Wayfair: A Way Good Stock to Buy and Hold for 2026</li></ul><p>In related news, CEO Jennifer L. Davis sold 3,227 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $152.23, for a total value of $491,246.21. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 61,764 shares in the company, valued at $9,402,333.72. The trade was a 4.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, COO Shailesh Jejurikar sold 3,986 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $152.23, for a total value of $606,788.78. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 46,899 shares in the company, valued at $7,139,434.77. The trade was a 7.83% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 30,308 shares of company stock worth $4,611,852 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own  0.20% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Wall Street Analyst Weigh In</h2><p>Several research firms have weighed in on PG. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on Procter &amp; Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a &#34;buy&#34; rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 8th. Bank of America decreased their price objective on Procter &amp; Gamble from $180.00 to $174.00 and set a &#34;buy&#34; rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Dbs Bank raised shares of Procter &amp; Gamble to a &#34;hold&#34; rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th. UBS Group lowered their price objective on shares of Procter &amp; Gamble from $180.00 to $176.00 and set a &#34;buy&#34; rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo &amp; Company reduced their target price on shares of Procter &amp; Gamble from $173.00 to $170.00 and set an &#34;overweight&#34; rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, September 25th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned  a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and an average price target of $171.40.</p><p><b>Get Our Latest Research Report on PG</b></p><h2>Procter &amp; Gamble Company Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>Procter &amp; Gamble Co engages in the provision of branded consumer packaged goods. It operates through the following segments: Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric and Home Care, and Baby, Feminine and Family Care. The Beauty segment offers hair, skin, and personal care. 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<p>Advisory Services Network LLC increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 11.4% in Q2, owning 114,757 shares valued at $17.27 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their stakes. Procter & Gamble reported Q3 earnings of $1.99 per share, exceeding estimates, with revenue up 3% year-over-year. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.0568 per share, with a 3% yield. Insider trading included CEO Jennifer L. Davis selling shares.</p>

Advisory Services Network LLC Has $17.27 Million Stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG