LONDON (ShareCast) - (Sharecast News) - Consumer goods business Procter & Gamble posted Q2 earnings and revenue that came in ahead of expectations on Wednesday, driven by growing demand for a number of household staples.
Procter & Gamble said earnings had risen from $3.47bn to $4.63bn in the three months ended 31 December, while net sales rose 2% to $21.88bn, with organic revenues growing 3% in the quarter.

The Cincinnati-based firm said its baby, feminine and family care division saw volumes increase by 4%, while its grooming segment posted a 2% rise in volumes and its fabric and home care division reported a volume increase of 1%. P&G's healthcare segment reported flat volumes and its beauty business saw volumes small 1%.

P&G also reiterated its guidance for FY25, stating that core net earnings per share were expected to be in a range of $6.91 to $7.05 and revenues were predicted to grow 2-4%.

As of 1600 GMT, P&G shares were up 2.18% at $165.24 each.



















Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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