Procter & Gamble reported a 5% increase in net sales to $18.1 billion for Q3 2021. Organic sales grew by 4%. Diluted net earnings per share increased by 13% to $1.26. The company returned $5 billion to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases and maintained sales and earnings guidance while raising the outlook for adjusted free cash flow productivity and cash return.
Net sales increased by 5% compared to the prior year, reaching $18.1 billion.
Organic sales grew by 4%, driven by increased pricing and positive mix impact.
Diluted net earnings per share rose by 13% to $1.26.
The company returned $5 billion to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases.
P&G maintained its outlook for fiscal 2021 all-in and organic sales growth in the range of five to six percent versus the prior fiscal year. P&G maintained guidance for core earnings per share growth in the range of eight to ten percent versus fiscal 2020 core EPS of $5.12.
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