Proctor & Gamble: Company Updates 2Q Outlook
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 12/11/2008

Before the markets opened today, Proctor & Gamble announced that sales were not trending as they had forecasted or had expected thus far in their fiscal Q2. They revised their sales outlook and stated that sales would be lower than what they were aiming for. On the other hand, P&G also mentioned that their net income or profits would still be the same as they had forecasted. This seems like a lofty goal but be that as it may, how does P&G expect to achieve the same level of profits with lesser revenues? Before that though, what are the details of their revised outlook, and furthermore, how have investors reacted to such a revised guidance and outlook? More >

Procter & Gamble Finds the Right Formula for 4Q Profits
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 8/5/2008

Finding the right balance between costs and sales has never been more important as companies struggle to navigate today's choppy economy and frugal consumer population. Overhauling operational procedures, reducing workforce, and leveraging any international presence seem to be the common plan among producers, retailers, and manufacturers who are trying to limit the size of the cost that is passed down to their customers. By using some of these strategies and some steps of their own, Proctor & Gamble seems to have found that magic formula, as evidenced by today's report of a 33% spike in quarterly profits. Was the success of this quarter a fluke, or has the company proven they can overcome the odds against them in the downtrodden economy? More >

Procter & Gamble Trying to Stay Afloat
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 8/16/2007

Increased market volatility and the fickleness of consumers have sent Procter & Gamble on a pretty wild ride so far this year. The Cincinnati-based firm is still the world's largest consumer goods company, but has come under increased pressure from some of its competitors as they attempt to crack the firm hold that P&G has on the market. With rising global prices for raw materials and consumers worried about spending money with the tumultuous market causing havoc, how does the company plan on weathering the brewing storm? More >

Procter & Gamble announces rise in fourth quarter profits   8/1/2005

Procter & Gamble Jumps on Sales and Volume Growth   4/28/2005