- Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) reports organic sales grew 3% during FQ2 on broad volume gains across segments which helped offset an unfavorable foreign exchange translation.
- Segment sales growth: Beauty -2%; Grooming flat; Health Care +4%; Fabric Care/Home Care 1%; Baby/Feminine/Family Care +1%.
- No segment saw average prices drop, while Grooming saw the largest gain at 3%.
- The company's gross margin rate fell 90 bps due to high commodity costs, foreign exchange, and product mix.
- SG&A expenses were 3% lower during the period.
- FY14 guidance is reiterated.
- PG -0.1% premarket