Procter & Gamble (PG) Tops Q4 EPS by 5c

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) reported Q4 EPS of $0.79, $0.05 better than the analyst estimate of $0.74. Revenue for the quarter came in at $16.1 billion versus the consensus estimate of $15.83 billion.

• Beauty segment organic sales grew one percent versus the prior year driven by pricing benefits and higher organic volume. Organic sales increased in Skin and Personal Care driven by growth of the super-premium SK-II skin care brand, partially offset by lower sales of Olay. Hair Care organic sales were unchanged as innovation-driven growth on Pantene and Head & Shoulders was offset by declines in other brands from competitive activity.
• Grooming segment organic sales increased seven percent driven by higher pricing and volume. Sales growth was strong in developing markets driven by Fusion FlexBall innovation expansion and higher pricing while in developed markets sales growth behind the Fusion ProShield launch was offset by competitive activity in North America. Organic sales increased on Braun behind innovation-driven volume increases.
• Health Care segment organic sales increased eight percent. Organic sales in Oral Care were up versus the prior year driven by increased marketing, strong innovation results and increased pricing. Personal Health Care organic sales increased due to a late cough and cold season and due to higher pricing mainly in developing markets.
• Fabric & Home Care segment organic sales increased one percent due to an increase in organic volume. Fabric Care organic sales were unchanged as increased organic volume from premium product innovation and increased marketing support was offset by pricing investments. Home Care sales increased primarily due to strong innovation-driven growth in the Dish Care business.
• Baby, Feminine & Family Care segment organic sales increased one percent versus year ago. Baby Care and Feminine Care organic sales both increased behind innovation-driven volume growth. Family Care organic sales decreased as volume growth in the U.S. was more than offset by pricing investments and a decline in Mexico from discontinuation of certain product lines.

GUIDANCE:

Procter & Gamble sees FY2017 EPS of $3.67, versus the consensus of $3.96.

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