PG Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how PG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PG sees a -1.19% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.35% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.94%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
PG Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
21.44B
3.22%
-1.97%
Gross Margin
52.91%
11.30%
1.77%
Operating Margin
27.34%
18.71%
3.68%
Net Margin
16.29%
-14.53%
-21.80%
EPS
1.40
-11.95%
-23.50%
No Data Available
PG Earnings Analysis
Procter & Gamble Co Corporation (PG.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Quarterly Organic Sales Growth: Organic sales for the quarter grew 3%, with volume contributing 2 points and mix adding 1 point, indicating strong overall sales performance.
Core Earnings Growth: Core earnings per share increased to $1.88, up 2% versus the prior year, demonstrating solid profitability growth.
Shareholder Returns Strategy: The company returned over $4.9 billion to shareholders this quarter, including $2.4 billion in dividends and $2.5 billion in share repurchases, reflecting strong cash management and commitment to shareholder value.
North America Sales Growth: North America organic sales grew 4%, driven by 4 points of volume growth, showcasing robust market performance and share growth across 8 of 10 categories.
Consistent Organic Sales Growth: The company has delivered 26 consecutive quarters of 2% or better organic sales growth, averaging 5.5% organic sales growth over the past 6.5 years, indicating consistent long-term growth.
Negative
Greater China Sales Decline: Organic sales in Greater China declined 3%, a significant improvement from a 15% decline last quarter, but still indicates ongoing challenges in the market.
Profitability Pressure Indicators: Core gross margin decreased by 30 basis points, while core operating margin declined by 80 basis points, reflecting pressure on profitability.
Commodity Cost Headwind Impact: The company expects a commodity cost headwind of approximately $200 million after tax, equating to a $0.08 per share impact for fiscal 2025, indicating ongoing cost pressures.
Foreign Exchange Impact: Foreign exchange rates have moved sharply against the company, with an expected headwind of approximately $300 million after tax, translating to a $0.12 per share impact for fiscal 2025.
Core EPS Growth Outlook: The guidance for core EPS growth remains at 5% to 7%, but with increased headwinds from commodities and foreign exchange, the outlook is skewed towards the lower end of the range.
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PG Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: P&G Q2 2024 beats EPS forecast, stock rises
PG.N
-0.38%Positive
The earnings call reflects mixed signals. The basic financial performance shows modest growth in organic sales and EPS, but with declining margins and significant headwinds from commodity costs and foreign exchange. The shareholder return plan is strong, with substantial dividends and share repurchases. However, concerns arise from geopolitical volatility, competitive pressures, and unclear management responses in the Q&A. Despite some positive elements, the overall sentiment is tempered by these challenges, leading to a neutral stock price prediction over the next two weeks.
