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P&G's solid quarter, confident outlook proves why the stock deserves a spot in our portfolio
P&G was able to do this despite increased commodity prices due to the Iran war.
TL;DR
- Procter & Gamble's fiscal Q3 sales increased 7% year over year to $21.2 billion, surpassing analyst expectations.
- Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.59, exceeding the $1.56 estimate.
- The company achieved 3% overall organic growth, driven by a 1% increase in price and 2% increase in volume, indicating sustained consumer demand.
- Sales growth was observed across all product categories and geographic regions, with Greater China showing a 3% organic increase.
- Procter & Gamble reiterated its full-year guidance, projecting sales growth of 1% to 5% and core earnings growth of flat to up 4%.
- Despite anticipated commodity cost headwinds, the company's strong performance and strategic focus on innovation and value provide confidence in its outlook.
- Procter & Gamble returned $3.2 billion to shareholders in the quarter through dividends and share repurchases, continuing its long history of dividend increases.