{
  "id": 16047336,
  "title": "P&G flags bigger hit to annual profit from higher commodity costs, beats revenue estimates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/p-g-flags-bigger-hit-to-annual-profit-from-higher-commodity-costs",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T12:56:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/pg-flags-bigger-hit-annual-profit-higher-commodity-costs-beats-revenue-estimates"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Procter & Gamble reported first-quarter net sales of US$23.28 billion, surpassing analysts' estimate of US$22.80 billion. The consumer goods giant warned that higher commodity-related costs, such as raw materials, energy, and transportation, will reduce fiscal 2027 profit by about US$1.4 billion. Core operating margin fell 80 basis points in the quarter ended September 30th, despite 250 basis points of productivity savings aimed at improving efficiency. The rise in fuel prices has increased transportation and freight costs for packaged goods manufacturers, while a shortage of truck drivers has further exacerbated the issue. P&G emphasized its investment in product innovation and supplier negotiations to mitigate the impact of these costs.",
  "summary": "Its first-quarter net sales rose 4% to US$23.28 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of US$22.80 billion",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business of Fashion",
        "title": "P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/p-g-beats-revenue-estimates-flags-bigger-hit-to-annual-profit",
        "published": "2026-10-22T12:05:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}