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Procter & Gamble Stock Falls After Price Hikes Disappoint Investors
Shares of consumer goods behemoth Procter & Gamble (P&G) experienced a decline in value during Friday morning trading session. This downturn came on the heels of the company implementing price hikes on select products, ultimately falling short of revenue projections for its fiscal third quarter. Following the release of its most recent quarterly earnings report, Procter & Gamble stock registered a decrease of approximately 1%.
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Price Adjustments Affect Product Categories Differently
Procter & Gamble’s decision to raise prices by an average of 3% in the third quarter yielded disparate outcomes across various product categories. Notably, the company’s most lucrative segment encompassing baby, feminine, and family care products experienced a decline in both net sales and volume. Iconic brands such as Pampers and Bounty paper towels saw a decrease of 2% in net sales, amounting to $4.9 billion. This downward trend was attributed to a reduction in volume stemming from the pricing adjustments, resulting in a 3% decline.
Conversely, P&G’s grooming products, which include Gillette razors, witnessed a significant price increase of 10%. This strategic move contributed to a 3% year-over-year growth in net sales, reaching $1.5 billion. Despite facing several challenges, the company managed to achieve commendable sales figures and robust earnings growth in the third quarter. This enabled P&G to revise its earnings per share growth projection upwards, maintaining a positive outlook for the fiscal year.
P&G CEO Jon Moeller expressed optimism regarding the company’s performance, emphasizing the resilience demonstrated in the face of various obstacles. The company anticipates a 2% to 4% increase in all-in sales growth for fiscal 2024 compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the outlook for diluted net earnings per share growth has been adjusted from a range of -1% to flat, to an increase of 1% to 2%.
Key Financial Highlights of Procter & Gamble’s Fiscal Third Quarter
Procter & Gamble witnessed a notable uptick in net income, surging by over 10% in the three-month period ending on March 31. The company’s net sales exhibited marginal growth, expanding by 1% year-over-year to $20.2 billion during the third quarter. However, this figure fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates, which had projected revenues of $20.4 billion.
The earnings per share for Procter & Gamble amounted to $1.52, surpassing the forecasts of analysts according to FactSet. Despite the challenges posed by pricing adjustments, the company’s robust financial performance underscores its ability to navigate market dynamics effectively.
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