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Sep 30, 2020

Procter & Gamble Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Procter & Gamble's Q1 2021 results were announced, showing strong organic sales growth and increased earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$19.3B
Previous year: $17.8B
+8.5%
EPS
$1.63
Previous year: $1.37
+19.0%
Organic Sales Growth
9%
Gross Profit
$10.2B
Previous year: $9.08B
+12.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$13.4B
Previous year: $9.3B
+43.9%
Free Cash Flow
$4.11B
Previous year: $3.09B
+33.1%
Total Assets
$120B
Previous year: $114B
+5.1%

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Forward Guidance

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%.

Positive Outlook

  • All-in sales growth is expected to be between 3% and 4%.
  • Organic sales growth is expected to be between 4% and 5%.
  • GAAP diluted net earnings per share growth is expected to be between 4% and 9%.
  • Core earnings per share growth is expected to be between 5% and 8%.
  • Adjusted free cash flow productivity is estimated to be around 95%.

Challenges Ahead

  • There is an estimated 1% negative impact from foreign exchange.
  • The outlook includes headwinds of approximately $325 million after-tax from foreign exchange impacts.
  • The outlook includes headwinds of $50 million after-tax from higher freight costs.
  • There is an estimated $150 million after tax headwind for the combined impacts of higher interest expense and lower interest income.
  • These headwinds should be partially offset by approximately $175 million after-tax benefit from lower commodity costs.

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