P&G (PG) announced net sales growth of eight percent to $20.2 billion for the quarter. Analysts were looking for $20.21 billion.
Earnings per share were up 16 percent to $0.92 per share, including a one- time tax benefit which increased EPS by $0.02 per share. The company’s EPS growth, excluding the one-time benefit, was 14 percent. Earnings per share grew primarily behind strong sales growth and a 30-basis point improvement in operating margin. The company raised its fiscal year EPS outlook by $0.02 to reflect the one-time tax benefit. Wall St was looking for $.89.
Operating cash flow was $3.2 billion, an increase of nine percent versus the base period. Working capital used $220 million more cash versus the base period, primarily due to business growth. Free cash flow as a percentage of net earnings was 87%, roughly in-line with the year-ago level. Capital expenditures were 2.7% of net sales during the quarter.
Douglas A. McIntyre
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