P&G's Organic Growth Despite Market Volatility: Validation For Firm, Surprise For Analysts
Executive Summary
P&G reported 7% organic and 1% net sales growth in latest quarter to $20.6bn. Analysts projected organic growth of 5.5% and saw results as indicator firm’s execution strategy, which includes cutting back on costs, is working.
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