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Dec 31, 2020

Procter & Gamble Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Procter & Gamble reported strong Q2 2021 results with growth across key measures.

Key Takeaways

Procter & Gamble's Q2 2021 net sales increased by 8% to $19.7 billion, with organic sales also up by 8%. Diluted net EPS rose by 4% to $1.47, while core EPS increased by 15% to $1.64. The company raised its sales, earnings, adjusted free cash flow productivity and cash return guidance.

Net sales increased by 8% compared to the prior year.

Organic sales also increased by 8%, driven by volume, pricing, and mix.

Diluted net earnings per share increased by 4% versus the prior year.

Core EPS increased by 15% versus the prior year.

Total Revenue
$19.7B
Previous year: $18.2B
+8.3%
EPS
$1.64
Previous year: $1.42
+15.5%
Organic Sales Growth
8%
Gross Profit
$10.5B
Previous year: $9.37B
+12.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.9B
Previous year: $6.28B
+90.2%
Free Cash Flow
$4.86B
Previous year: $3.76B
+29.2%
Total Assets
$120B
Previous year: $112B
+7.5%

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Forward Guidance

P&G raised its outlook for fiscal year 2021 all-in sales growth to a range of 5% to 6% and organic sales growth to a range of 5% to 6%. The company expects GAAP diluted net earnings per share growth in the range of 8% to 10% and core earnings per share growth in the range of 8% to 10%.

Positive Outlook

  • All-in sales growth is expected to be in the range of 5% to 6%.
  • Organic sales growth is expected to be in the range of 5% to 6%.
  • GAAP diluted net earnings per share growth is expected to be in the range of 8% to 10%.
  • Core earnings per share growth is expected to be in the range of 8% to 10%.
  • The Company expects to pay approximately $8 billion in dividends in fiscal 2021.

Challenges Ahead

  • The outlook includes headwinds of approximately $100 million after-tax from foreign exchange impacts.
  • The outlook includes headwinds of approximately $100 million after-tax from higher freight costs.
  • The outlook also includes an estimated $150 million after tax headwind for the combined impacts of higher interest expense and lower interest income.
  • Commodity cost impact is now expected to be neutral versus the previous fiscal year.
  • GAAP EPS guidance includes non-core charges for early debt retirement of $0.16 per share in fiscal 2021.

Revenue & Expenses

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