Procter & Gamble’s Strong Earnings Mask Insider Selling Spree

While Procter & Gamble’s latest quarterly report impressed the market with robust figures, a concerning trend is emerging from within the company’s own ranks. Senior executives and major institutional investors are significantly reducing their holdings, creating a puzzling contrast between the company’s public performance and private actions.

A wave of selling activity has swept through Procter & Gamble’s upper management echelons. Over the past three months, company insiders have disposed of shares valued at more than $23 million. Notable transactions include those executed by Chief Financial Officer Andre Schulten and Chief Operating Officer Shailesh Jejurikar. Such substantial divestments by those with intimate knowledge of the company’s operations naturally Read more...