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P&G Q1 Earnings: 4% Growth, $1.4B Commodity Headwind
P&G reports 4% organic sales growth but warns $1.4B commodity headwind threatens full-year profit targets.
In brief
P&G reports 4% organic sales growth but warns $1.4B commodity headwind threatens full-year profit targets. P&G achieved 4% organic sales growth in Q1 2027 with 2.4% volume increase but faces $1.4 billion commodity cost pressure that could delay full-year profit targets. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Q1 2027 Results
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P&G reported 4.0% organic sales growth for Q1 2027, exceeding full-year guidance of 1-3%.
Volume Surge
Volume rose 2.4%, the first time since 2022 that growth exceeded 2%.
Regional Growth
All six regions grew: North America up 3%, Europe up 4%, Greater China up 8%.
Product Categories
All 10 product categories grew organic sales, with fabric care up 4% and baby care up 5%.
Commodity Headwind
P&G expects $1.4 billion after-tax commodity headwind from higher oil prices.
Core EPS Impact
Core EPS rose just 1% to $2.00, with gross margin down 150 basis points.
CFO Statement
CFO Andre Schulten said P&G will offset inflation through record productivity and pricing with innovation.
Q2 Guidance
Schulten warned Q2 will face higher commodity costs as Brent crude stays at $100 per barrel.
Full-Year Outlook
P&G maintained full-year guidance of 1-3% organic sales growth and $6.89-$7.11 core EPS.
Investor Day
P&G will hold Investor Day on November 19, 2026, to detail long-term transformation plans.
Q&A Highlights
Analysts pressed on pricing strategy and momentum, with Schulten emphasizing time and productivity.
The big picture
P&G achieved 4% organic sales growth in Q1 2027 with 2.4% volume increase but faces $1.4 billion commodity cost pressure that could delay full-year profit targets.
