Bell Bank 13F: Cuts The Procter & Gamble (PG) Stake by $3M
Key Points
- Bell Bank cut its stake in The Procter & Gamble Company by 28.8% during the quarter, bringing its total ownership to 51,763 shares valued at about $7.52 million.
- The consumer goods giant trades around $157.71, supported by a trailing twelve-month revenue figure of $87.03 billion and solid profitability metrics.
- Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus buy rating on the stock with a mean price target of $162.13 ahead of upcoming earnings.
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Bell Bank lowered its stake in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) by 28.8% during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 21, 2026.
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What Changed in Bell Bank's The Procter & Gamble Company Position
Bell Bank sold 20,955 shares of the consumer goods maker during the period, leaving it with 51,763 shares. The remaining stake carried a value of $7,520,129 at the time of the filing. The institutional investor previously held 72,718 shares.
Other Institutional Activity in The Procter & Gamble Company
PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its holdings by 30,957 shares, ending with 489,542 shares worth about $71,120,662. Meanwhile, Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. sold off its entire stake by shedding 5,078 shares, reducing its position to zero.
The Procter & Gamble Company Stock Holds Steady
The stock recently traded around $157.71, up about 0.6% from its closing price of $156.84 on the filing date. Shares sit roughly 5.7% below their 52-week high of $167.25 and comfortably above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
Recent Earnings
The company posted trailing twelve-month revenue of $87.03 billion alongside earnings of $6.62 per share. Profitability remains strong with a net profit margin of 18.4% and a return on equity of 30.3%. The next earnings release is scheduled for October 22, 2026.
Dividend
The company pays an annual dividend rate of $4.35 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 2.76%. Management distributes 64.3% of earnings back to shareholders via the current payout ratio.
Insider Buying and Selling at The Procter & Gamble Company
Chief Financial Officer Andre Schulten sold 3,914 shares on October 5, 2026, at an average price of $145.34 for a total value of $568,861. Officer Susan Street Whaley sold 2,369 shares on the same day at $145.34 per share, totaling $344,310. Officer Paul Gama also parted with 2,225 shares on October 5 at $145.34 each, netting $323,382.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
TD Cowen reiterated its hold rating on the stock with a $150.00 price target on September 30, 2026. Evercore ISI Group upgraded the stock to an outperform rating and lifted its target to $166.00 on October 6. RBC Capital maintained an outperform rating with a $166.00 target on the same day, and again on October 20. Citigroup maintained a buy rating on October 14 while raising its target to $180.00. Overall, the stock holds a consensus buy rating and a mean price target of $162.13 across 23 analyst opinions.
About The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures and distributes branded consumer packaged goods across five core segments, covering beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care products worldwide from its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Institutional portfolio adjustments like Bell Bank's filing offer a look at how major investors manage their exposure to defensive consumer staples.
Bottom Line
Investors will look closely at the upcoming earnings report on October 22, 2026, for fresh signals on organic growth and margin trends. Future SEC updates will reveal whether institutional peers continue to adjust their stakes in the maker of Tide and Pampers.
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Source: Bell Bank's 13F filing on $PG (Oct 21, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts