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P&G flags bigger hit to annual profit from higher commodity costs, beats revenue estimates

The Tide maker said higher commodity-related costs will cut fiscal 2027 profit by $1.4 billion as first-quarter sales beat estimates.

  • On Thursday, Procter & Gamble warned that rising raw material, energy, and transportation costs will reduce fiscal 2027 profit by about $1.4 billion, up from its previous $1 billion estimate.
  • Higher fuel prices, including record U.S. retail diesel costs of $6 a gallon in September, have pushed up transportation and freight expenses; a truck driver shortage added further pressure.
  • Despite these pressures, first-quarter net sales rose 4% to $23.28 billion, beating Wall Street estimates of $22.80 billion, while core earnings reached $2 per share versus the $1.88 expectation.
  • Volumes rose 2.4% in the three months through September as consumers continued purchasing The Pantene and home-care products, while the company optimizes transportation routes to contain costs.
  • Management maintained its fiscal 2027 forecasts, projecting organic sales growth of 1% to 3% and core earnings of roughly $7 per share despite ongoing inflationary pressure.
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WTVB broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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