The Procter Gamble
PG
$152.27 0.14%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Household Personal Products
Q2 2024
Published: Jan 23, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $21.44B up 3.2% year-over-year
  • EPS of $1.41 decreased by 11.7% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 52.7%
  • Net income of 3.47B
  • ""Our strong results enable us to raise our outlook for core earnings per share and keep us on track to deliver within our fiscal year guidance ranges for organic sales growth, cash productivity and cash return to shareholders." - Andre Schulten, CFO" - Andre Schulten

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) QQ2 2024 Financial Results: Strong Earnings Amidst Market Challenges

Executive Summary

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) reported strong financial results for QQ2 2024, achieving an organic sales growth of 4% year-over-year, driven by strategic price increases and robust performance in key categories. Despite a challenging global market environment, particularly in Greater China, P&G delivered a core earnings per share (EPS) of $1.84, marking a 16% increase from the prior year. Management emphasized their commitment to substantial shareholder returns, with an estimated $14 to $15 billion planned for dividends and share repurchases combined this fiscal year. The outlook for FY 2024 remains optimistic, with core EPS growth guidance raised to 8-9%, reflective of their strong sales momentum and effective cost management. However, management acknowledged ongoing geopolitical tensions and regional market pressures warrant close monitoring.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

21.44B
QoQ: -1.97% | YoY:3.22%

Gross Profit

11.30B
52.69% margin
QoQ: -0.64% | YoY:14.39%

Operating Income

4.43B
QoQ: -23.13% | YoY:-7.36%

Net Income

3.47B
QoQ: -23.29% | YoY:-11.82%

EPS

1.44
QoQ: -23.81% | YoY:-11.66%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Revenue:** $21.44 billion, increased 3.22% YoY, but decreased 1.97% QoQ.
  • **Gross Profit:** $11.30 billion, with a gross margin of 52.69%.
  • **Operating Income:** $4.43 billion, or 20.7% operating margin, slightly above the historical average, but down 7.36% YoY due to competitive pricing pressures.
  • **Net Income:** $3.47 billion, 16.16% net profit margin, down 11.82% YoY.
  • **Core EPS:** $1.84, up 16% YoY.

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2025 21,882.00 1.88 +2.1% View
Q1 2025 21,737.00 1.58 -0.6% View
Q4 2024 20,532.00 1.27 -0.1% View
Q3 2024 20,195.00 1.52 +0.6% View
Q2 2024 21,441.00 1.41 +3.2% View