Procter & Gamble Archives - CFO

P&G Scraps Deal to Buy Billie Razor Startup

P&G Scraps Deal to Buy Billie Razor Startup

The termination of the proposed merger comes after regulators alleged it would cause "significant harm" to consumers.

By Matthew Heller | January 5, 2021

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending December 11

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending December 11

Procter & Gamble, Stitch Fix, Qdoba, Coty, ANGI Homeservices, Cigna, Altair, Broadcom, Mercato, Vistra

By Lauren Muskett | December 11, 2020

P&G Sales Surge 6% on Home Products Demand

Financial Performance

P&G Sales Surge 6% on Home Products Demand

Amid coronavirus lockdowns, consumers have been stocking up on P&G products ranging from toilet paper to laundry detergent.

By Matthew Heller | April 17, 2020

P&G Sales Rise 4.6%, Price Hikes Boost Profit

P&G Sales Rise 4.6%, Price Hikes Boost Profit

CFO Jon Moeller says the second-quarter results show P&G's turnaround plan is working despite weak sales of baby and feminine care products.

By Matthew Heller | January 23, 2020

Avon Calls for Ex-P&G Exec Arnal as New CFO

Avon Calls for Ex-P&G Exec Arnal as New CFO

Gustavo Arnal is joining the beauty company at "a critical time" as it seeks to execute a new long-term growth strategy.

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2018

Procter & Gamble Acquires Health and Beauty Startup

Procter & Gamble Acquires Health and Beauty Startup

The merger helps grow P&G’s multicultural business and accelerate growth for Walker & Company’s existing brands.

By William Sprouse | December 13, 2018

P&G Beats Estimates, Announces Price Hikes

Financial Performance

P&G Beats Estimates, Announces Price Hikes

P&G's risky pricing move "will serve as a test for how willing Americans are to pay up for big household brands."

By Matthew Heller | August 1, 2018

P&G Buys Merck Unit to Boost OTC Business

P&G Buys Merck Unit to Boost OTC Business

The $4 billion acquisition of Merck's consumer healthcare unit comes amid investor pressure on P&G to increase sales.

By Matthew Heller | April 19, 2018

P&G Shares Fall as Price Cuts Eat Into Margins

P&G Shares Fall as Price Cuts Eat Into Margins

"Second quarter was not a quality beat, with gross margin lower than expected, and little near-term benefit from the Tax Act,” an analyst says.

By Matthew Heller | January 23, 2018

P&G Sales Rise 1% on Grooming Weakness

Financial Performance

P&G Sales Rise 1% on Grooming Weakness

The first-quarter results may give more ammunition to activist investor Nelson Peltz, who has criticized P&G over stagnant sales.

By Matthew Heller | October 23, 2017

P&G: Sales Down, but Profits Up on Cost Cuts, Price Hikes

Growth Companies

P&G: Sales Down, but Profits Up on Cost Cuts, Price Hikes

Profits beat analysts' expectations despite a 7% drop in net sales.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 26, 2016

P&G’s Profit Rises On Higher Prices

P&G’s Profit Rises On Higher Prices

But the consumer products giant also expects negative foreign exchange effects to continue to eat into total sales numbers.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 26, 2016

French Ad Agency Publicis Loses $54M Account

Corporate Finance

French Ad Agency Publicis Loses $54M Account

The hit comes just after the firm announced plans to prop up its sluggish revenues.

By Matthew Heller | December 9, 2015

P&G Sells Beleaguered Beauty Brands

P&G Sells Beleaguered Beauty Brands

Procter & Gamble washes its hands of its salon professional, retail hair color, cosmetics, and fine fragrances lines of business.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 9, 2015

Women Gaining Corporate Board Slots

Risk & Compliance

Women Gaining Corporate Board Slots

The percentage of female board members at S&P 1500 companies rose from 11.3% in 2007 to 15% in 2014, says Equilar.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 2, 2015