Procter & Gamble reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2021, with net sales increasing by 9% to $19.3 billion. Organic sales also grew by 9%. Diluted net earnings per share increased by 20% to $1.63. The company has raised its outlook for fiscal year results.
Net sales increased by 9% compared to the prior year.
Organic sales also increased by 9%, driven by volume, pricing, and mix.
Diluted net earnings per share increased by 20% compared to the prior year.
The company returned $4 billion of cash to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases.
P&G raised its outlook for fiscal year 2021 all-in sales growth to a range of 3% to 4% and organic sales growth to a range of 4% to 5%. The company expects GAAP diluted net earnings per share growth in a range of 4% to 9% and core earnings per share growth in a range of 5% to 8%.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income