Procter & Gamble fiscal first-quarter performance managed to top Wall Street's view and the consumer products maker now foresees less of an impact from tariffs for fiscal 2026. Shares of the maker of products such as Crest toothpaste, Tide detergent and Charmin toilet paper rose about 1% in morning trading Friday. For the three months ended Sept. 30, P&G earned $4.75 billion, or $1.95 per share. Removing restructuring costs, earnings were $1.99 per share. That handily beat the $1.90 per share analysts s ...

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call October 24, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsNik Modi - Managing DirectorPeter Galbo - Director and Head of US Consumer Staples Equity ResearchLauren Lieberman - Managing DirectorKaumil Gajrawala - Managing Director of Beverage, Household Products and Halo StrategyAndre Schulten - CFOFilippo Falorni - Director of Equity ResearchRob Ottenstein - Senior Managing Director and PartnerPeter Graham - Corporate AdvisorAndrea Teixeira - Managing DirectorDara Mohs ...

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call October 24, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0Good morning, and welcome to Procter and Gamble's Quarter End Conference Call. Today's event is being recorded for replay. This discussion will include a number of forward looking statements. If you will refer to P and G's most recent 10 ks, 10 Q and eight ks reports, you will see a discussion of factors that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from these projections. As required by Regulation G, ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic sales growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was 2%, marking 40 consecutive quarters of organic sales growth [2][5] - Core earnings per share (EPS) increased by 3% year-over-year to $1.99, with a currency-neutral basis also reflecting a 3% increase [5] - Core gross margin decreased by 50 basis points, while core operating margin remained equal to the prior year [5] - Adjusted free cash flow productivity was reported at 102%, with $3.8 billion returned to shareholders, including $2.55 billion in dividends and $1.25 billion in share repurchases [5][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Skin and personal care led growth with high single-digit increases, while hair care, grooming, personal health care, home care, and baby care grew in low single digits [3][4] - Oral care and feminine care remained flat compared to the prior year, while fabric care and family care saw declines in low single digits [3] - In North America, organic sales were up 1%, with consumption decelerating throughout the quarter [3][4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic sales in Greater China grew by 5%, with Pampers and SK-II each achieving double-digit growth [4] - Latin America saw organic sales increase by 7%, driven by strong growth in Mexico and Brazil [4] - Global aggregate market share decreased by 30 basis points, with 24 of the top 50 category-country combinations holding or growing share [4][5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on increased investment in its integrated growth strategy, emphasizing consumer-centric approaches and innovation [6][15] - Plans include significant upgrades to core products, such as Tide's liquid detergent, and the introduction of new products like Tide Evo [8][10] - The restructuring program aims to enhance agility and efficiency, with a target of reducing up to 7,000 non-manufacturing roles [14][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a challenging competitive environment, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, but expressed confidence in the company's strategy to drive growth [5][15] - The guidance for fiscal 2026 maintains organic sales growth expectations of 2% to 4%, with core EPS growth also projected in the same range [16][17] - Management highlighted the importance of innovation and integrated superiority to navigate the current market challenges [15][38] Other Important Information - The company is actively managing its portfolio to enhance dollar-based returns and has made strategic exits from underperforming categories in certain markets [12][73] - The company expects to return approximately $15 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026, including $10 billion in dividends and $5 billion in share repurchases [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the restructuring being received internally? - Management reported that the organization is adapting well to the restructuring, with clear plans in place for role reductions and organizational changes aimed at creating a more agile company [24][25] Question: What is the competitive landscape in North America for fabric care and baby care? - Management noted heightened competitive activity in both categories, with a focus on driving integrated superiority through innovation rather than just promotions [30][31] Question: What are the reasons for the decline in global market share? - Management indicated that the decline is influenced by increased promotional activity and competitive aggressiveness, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, but noted improvements in absolute share over recent months [36][38] Question: How is the company addressing consumer affordability? - Management emphasized that value, defined as price over integrated performance, is central to their strategy, with a focus on optimizing price points and product offerings across all tiers [50][51] Question: What is the outlook for the rest of the world, particularly in Western Europe and Latin America? - Management described Western Europe as having similar dynamics to North America, while Latin America continues to show strong growth, particularly in Brazil and Mexico [72][73]