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Procter & Gamble Co.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 3 lowered, 11 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose three percent: Net sales were $22.4 billion, up 3%. Organic sales rose 2%, with pricing and favorable mix each adding one point and volume neutral. Source
  • Diluted EPS up 21 percent: Diluted EPS was $1.95, up 21%. The prior year carried higher non-core restructuring charges tied to the liquidation of operations in certain Enterprise Markets, including Argentina. Source
  • Core EPS up three percent: Core EPS was $1.99, up 3%. Currency-neutral core EPS also rose 3%. Source
  • Core gross margin down 50 basis points: Core gross margin fell 50 basis points, or 30 basis points currency-neutral. Reported gross margin fell 70 basis points. Source
  • Mix and reinvestment offset savings: Gross productivity savings of 140 basis points and pricing of 50 basis points were more than offset by the mix, reinvestment and cost items listed here. Source
  • Operating cash flow of $5.4 billion: Operating cash flow was $5.4 billion against net earnings of $4.8 billion for the quarter. Source
  • Returned $3.8 billion to shareowners: Dividends totaled $2.55 billion and share repurchases $1.25 billion in the quarter. Source

“Our organic sales growth, earnings and cash results in the first quarter reflect strong execution of our integrated strategy”

Jon Moeller, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
All-in sales growth Sourcefiscal 20261% to 5%Kept
Organic sales growth Sourcefiscal 2026in-line to up 4%Kept
Diluted EPS growth Sourcefiscal 2026 versus fiscal 2025 diluted EPS of $6.513% to 9%Kept
Core EPS growth Sourcefiscal 2026 versus fiscal 2025 core EPS of $6.83in-line to up 4%Kept
Core EPS dollar range Sourcefiscal 2026$6.83 to $7.09 per share, mid-point $6.96Kept
Commodity cost headwind, after tax Sourcefiscal 2026approximately $100 millionLowered from around $200 million after-tax
Tariff costs, after tax Sourcefiscal 2026approximately $400 millionLowered from approximately $800 million after-tax
Net headwind from interest expense and core tax rate, after tax Sourcefiscal 2026 versus prior yearroughly $250 millionKept
Foreign exchange tailwind, after tax Sourcefiscal 2026approximately $300 millionKept
Combined per-share impact of cost items Sourcefiscal 2026$0.19 per share headwindLowered from $0.39 per share headwind
Core effective tax rate Sourcefiscal 202620% to 21%Kept
Adjusted free cash flow productivity Sourcefiscal 202685% to 90%Kept
Dividends paid Sourcefiscal 2026around $10 billionKept
Share repurchases Sourcefiscal 2026approximately $5 billionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: All-in sales growth range of one to five percent was maintained. Source
  • Guidance kept: Diluted EPS growth range of 3% to 9% was maintained. Source
  • Guidance kept: Core EPS growth range of in-line to up four percent was maintained. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Estimated after-tax commodity headwind cut to about $100 million from $200 million; estimated tariff costs cut to about $400 million from $800 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Combined per-share cost impact reduced to $0.19 from $0.39 for fiscal 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Sales rose three percent: Net sales were $22.4 billion, up 3%. Organic sales rose 2%, with pricing and favorable mix each adding one point and volume neutral. Source
  • Diluted EPS up 21 percent: Diluted EPS was $1.95, up 21%. The prior year carried higher non-core restructuring charges tied to the liquidation of operations in certain Enterprise Markets, including Argentina. Source
  • Core EPS up three percent: Core EPS was $1.99, up 3%. Currency-neutral core EPS also rose 3%. Source

Segments and regions

  • Beauty led organic growth: Beauty net sales were $4.1 billion, up 6%, and net earnings rose 5%. Source
  • Grooming grew on pricing: Grooming net sales were $1.8 billion, up 5%, with net earnings up 9%. Source
  • Health Care rose one percent: Health Care net sales were $3.2 billion, up 2%, while net earnings fell 3%. Source
  • Home Care rose on pricing: Fabric and Home Care segment organic sales were unchanged. Home Care gained on pricing, partly offset by volume declines. Source

“These results keep us on track to deliver within our guidance ranges on all key financial metrics for the fiscal year in a challenging consumer and geopolitical environment.”

Jon Moeller, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Products and customers

  • Personal Care grew high single digits: Personal Care growth came from innovation-driven volume and pricing in North America, partly offset by geographic mix. Source
  • Hair Care rose on volume: Hair Care organic sales rose low single digits on volume and innovation-driven pricing, partly offset by unfavorable geographic and product mix. Source
  • Skin Care rose on premium mix: Skin Care organic sales rose mid-single digits on premium product mix and pricing, primarily in North America, partly offset by volume declines. Source
  • Baby Care rose on unit volume: Baby Care organic sales rose low single digits on premium mix and a unit volume increase. Source
  • Family Care fell on merchandising: Family Care organic sales fell low single digits because of merchandising investments. Baby, Feminine and Family Care segment organic sales were unchanged. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Core gross margin down 50 basis points: Core gross margin fell 50 basis points, or 30 basis points currency-neutral. Reported gross margin fell 70 basis points. Source
  • Mix and reinvestment offset savings: Gross productivity savings of 140 basis points and pricing of 50 basis points were more than offset by the mix, reinvestment and cost items listed here. Source
  • Core SG&A ratio improved: Core SG&A fell 40 basis points as a share of sales, or 70 basis points currency-neutral, with productivity savings of 90 basis points. Source
  • Core operating margin held flat: Core operating margin was unchanged as reported and up 40 basis points currency-neutral. Gross productivity savings contributed 230 basis points. Source

“We are increasing investment in innovation and demand creation to improve value for consumers and drive category growth.”

Jon Moeller, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Demand and the operating environment

  • Organic volume was neutral: Volume had no effect on sales growth in the quarter, so organic growth came from pricing and mix. Source
  • Fabric Care volumes fell in Europe: Fabric Care organic sales fell low single digits, driven by volume declines mainly in Europe. Source
  • Feminine Care volumes offset pricing: Feminine Care organic sales were unchanged, as favorable mix and pricing in North America were offset by volume declines. Source

Cash, capital and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow of $5.4 billion: Operating cash flow was $5.4 billion against net earnings of $4.8 billion for the quarter. Source
  • Returned $3.8 billion to shareowners: Dividends totaled $2.55 billion and share repurchases $1.25 billion in the quarter. Source
  • Free cash flow productivity was 102%: Adjusted free cash flow was $4.9 billion. The measure is operating cash flow less capital spending and certain other items, as a percentage of net earnings. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Integrated strategy restated: Management restated its integrated growth strategy built on a focused portfolio of daily use categories. Source
  • Superiority pursued across six areas: Superiority is pursued across product performance, packaging, brand communication, retail execution, and consumer and customer value. Source
  • Portfolio plan excluded from Core EPS: Core EPS growth excludes incremental non-core restructuring from fiscal 2025 and from the portfolio and productivity plan planned for fiscal 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 24 October 2025

  • Capital spending planned: Management estimates capital spending at four to five percent of fiscal 2026 net sales. Source
  • Dividends and buybacks planned: Management expects dividend payments and share repurchases during fiscal 2026 at the amounts stated. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Organic volume, total company Source0% (neutral impact on sales)

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Volume declines in Fabric Care, mainly in Europe, were cited as a drag on organic sales. Source
  • External: Commodity costs remain a cost headwind for fiscal 2026, estimated after tax. Source
  • Regulatory: Higher costs from tariffs are a continuing cost item for fiscal 2026. Source
  • Financial: Higher net interest expense and a higher core tax rate are a continuing after-tax headwind to fiscal 2026 earnings. Source
  • Operational: Unfavorable product mix and product reinvestments weighed on gross margin this quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it is on track to deliver within fiscal 2026 guidance ranges on all key financial metrics. Source
  • Not stated: Management continues to expect adjusted free cash flow productivity of 85% to 90% in fiscal 2026. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.