01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 22, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Procter & Gamble (PG) reported its first quarter fiscal year 2027 results on October 22, 2026.
The company demonstrated a solid performance with net sales increasing by 4.0% to $23.3 billiona and organic sales also growing by 4.0%. This growth was primarily driven by a combination of volume increases and favorable product mix across several key segments, including Beauty, Grooming, and Fabric & Home Care. While net sales saw a healthy increase, diluted earnings per share (EPS) experienced a modest 1% rise to $1.97, with core EPS also up 1% to $2.00.
This limited EPS growth was attributed to increased operating costs, including higher commodity and product reinvestment expenses, which partially offset the revenue gains. Despite margin pressures, the company maintained its fiscal year guidance for organic sales, EPS growth, and cash returns, indicating confidence in its strategic execution and ability to navigate economic challenges. The company also updated its net sales guidance to reflect the acquisition of Thorne.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Net sales increased by 4.0% to $23.3 billion in Q1 FY2027.
- Organic sales also grew by 4.0%, driven by volume (2.4%) and favorable mix (1.1%).
- Diluted EPS rose 1% to $1.97; Core EPS increased 1% to $2.00.
- Operating cash flow was strong at $5.8 billion, with free cash flow productivity at 93%.
- The company returned $3.9 billion to shareholders through dividends ($2.6 billion) and share repurchases ($1.3 billion).
- Fiscal year 2027 guidance for organic sales (1%-3% growth) and core EPS growth (in-line to 3% growth) was maintained.
- Updated net sales guidance for FY2027 to reflect the acquisition of Thorne.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the primary drivers of the sales growth in the first quarter?
Sales growth was driven by a combination of factors including a 2.4% increase in volume and a 1.1% increase from favorable product mix across various segments. Pricing had a minor positive impact. Key segments contributing to organic sales growth include Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care.
Why did EPS growth lag behind sales growth?
While net sales increased by 4.0%, diluted EPS only grew by 1%. This was primarily due to increased operating costs, including higher commodity and product reinvestment expenses. Gross margin decreased by 160 basis points year-over-year, and core operating margin decreased by 80 basis points, indicating pressure on profitability despite top-line growth.
What is the outlook for the full fiscal year 2027?
Procter & Gamble maintained its fiscal year 2027 guidance for organic sales growth of 1% to 3% and core EPS growth of in-line to 3%. The company also continues to expect free cash flow productivity of 85% to 90% and plans to return over $10 billion to shareholders via dividends and approximately $5 billion in share repurchases.
How did the Thorne acquisition impact the financial results and guidance?
The acquisition of Thorne, which closed on October 1, 2026, led to an update in the company's net sales guidance for fiscal year 2027 to be in the range of 2% to 4% growth, compared to the prior year. The company maintained its guidance for organic sales growth, indicating that the Thorne acquisition's impact is accounted for within the overall net sales projection.
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