P&G stock price climbs in late trade as investors rotate to defensives — and an insider sale hits the tape
New York, February 5, 2026, 19:59 EST — After-hours
Procter & Gamble Company shares gained roughly 1.1% to $158.61 in after-hours trading, following a day where the stock swung between $156.17 and $159.63. Consumer staples outperformed the overall market, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF dipping just 0.1%, compared to the S&P 500 ETF’s 1.2% decline.
The resilience showed up as investors sold off high-growth software stocks, shifting their funds into value-focused areas like consumer staples. This move came amid renewed debate about how quickly AI might squeeze software margins. “I’m not surprised it’s a rotation out of tech and into other sectors … value oriented sectors,” said Dave Harrison…
