Procter & Gamble is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

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Shares of Procter & Gamble have fallen 21% this year, dragging its market value down to $306.4 billion.

is expected to report its fiscal first-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday.Earnings per share: $1.54 expectedthe maker of Tide detergent, Charmin toilet paper and other consumer goods products said it expected higher costs to continue pressuring its profit margins in its new fiscal year. For its fiscal 2023, the company forecast headwinds of $3.3 billion from higher commodity and freight costs, as well as foreign exchange rates.

To mitigate rising costs, the company has been raising prices across its portfolio. But the strategy has been hurting consumer demand for its products. Shoppers have instead been reaching for cheaper alternatives as their budgets are pressured by inflation, with prices surging for everything from butter to airline tickets.

Higher prices, rather than demand, are expected to drive sales growth for P&G this year. In fiscal 2023, it expects to see organic sales growth of 3% to 5%. Concerns about P&G's pricing power, as well as Covid lockdowns in China, have weighed on the stock. Shares of the company have fallen 21% this year, dragging its market value down to $306.4 billion.

 

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Earning are out, and it's more proof that corps are profiting more while selling less, explaining inflation: 'Procter & Gamble on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ estimates as higher pricing offset lower demand for its products.'

Same as Nestle. Better than expected sales driven by price increases and relatively flat volumes

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