PG Insider Balaji Purushothaman Sells $672K of Stock

On October 23, 2026, Balaji Purushothaman, the Chief Human Resources Officer of The Procter & Gamble Company, sold 4,181 shares for $671,928. The sale was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC. After this transaction, Purushothaman holds about 11,296 shares, cutting his stake by 27.01%.

PG The Procter & Gamble Company

$161.02 ▲ +16.86% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 23, 2026

Inside Balaji Purushothaman's Trade

Purushothaman sold the shares at an average price of $160.71. The total value of the transaction was $671,928. He did not indicate this was a planned sale.

Other Institutional Activity in Procter & Gamble

Several other funds also adjusted their positions in Procter & Gamble. NTV Asset Management increased its holdings by 8,824 shares, bringing its total to 39,756 shares worth about $5.8 million. Capital Investment Advisors added 17,061 shares, raising its stake to 462,434 shares valued at approximately $67.2 million. Meanwhile, Mutual of America Capital Management grew its position by 13,546 shares, totaling 253,659 shares worth about $36.9 million. In contrast, Penn Davis McFarland sold all of its shares, reducing its stake by 26,340 shares.

The Procter & Gamble Company Stock Down 2.1%

The stock closed at $161.02 on October 23, 2026. It has been trading recently around the same level, indicating stability. The shares are currently above their 50-day moving average by about 8.5% and the 200-day moving average by 8.4%. However, they are about 3.7% below the 52-week high of $167.25.

Recent Earnings

Procter & Gamble reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $87.9 billion, with a net margin of 18.2% and a return on equity of 29.6%. The company is scheduled to report its next earnings on January 21, 2027.

Dividend

Procter & Gamble pays an annual dividend of $4.35 per share, which gives it a yield of 2.7%. The dividend payout ratio is 64.6%.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Procter & Gamble Company

In addition to Purushothaman's sale, other insiders also sold shares. Paul Gama, an officer, sold 2,225 shares on October 5, 2026, valued at $323,382. Another officer, Susan Street Whaley, sold 2,369 shares on the same day for $344,310. Additionally, Andre Schulten, the Chief Financial Officer, sold 3,914 shares for $568,861 on October 5, 2026. On the same day as Purushothaman's sale, Paul Gama sold 4,331 shares for $698,460.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 23, 2026, several analysts updated their ratings on Procter & Gamble. Freedom Broker upgraded the stock to a 'Buy' rating with a target of $176. UBS maintained its 'Buy' rating but increased its target to $190. Citigroup also maintained a 'Buy' rating, raising its target to $187. BNP Paribas kept an 'Outperform' rating with a target of $189, while JP Morgan maintained an 'Overweight' rating with a target of $180. The consensus recommendation is 'Buy' with a mean price target of $172.35.

About Procter & Gamble

The Procter & Gamble Company provides a wide range of branded consumer goods globally, operating through five segments: Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. This diverse portfolio helps the company maintain a strong market presence.

Bottom Line

Balaji Purushothaman's recent sale adds to a trend of insider selling at Procter & Gamble, which has seen multiple executives sell shares recently. Investors should watch for the upcoming earnings report on January 21, 2027, and any further insider transactions.