Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Friday, April 24, 2026, revealing a solid performance with broad-based growth across its product categories and geographic regions. The company reported that organic sales increased by more than 3%, with all ten of its business segments contributing to the rise. Focus markets saw a 3% increase in sales, while Enterprise Markets grew by 5%.
Shailesh Jejurikar, President and Chief Executive Officer of P&G, commented on the results, stating, "We delivered a solid acceleration in top-line results in our fiscal third quarter, with broad-based growth across product categories and regions. We're increasing investments to accelerate momentum with consumers despite the challenging geopolitical and economic environment, while still maintaining our guidance ranges for the fiscal year." He further emphasized the company's resilience, noting, "Geopolitical dynamics have thrown new challenges in front of us, but we will continue to fully support the business to maintain the momentum we're creating."
Core earnings per share (EPS) saw a 3% increase, and the company reported adjusted free cash flow productivity of 82%. P&G returned $3.2 billion to shareholders during the quarter, comprising $2.5 billion in dividends and over $600 million in share repurchases. Notably, the company announced a 3% dividend increase, marking its 70th consecutive annual dividend increase and the 136th consecutive year P&G has paid a dividend.
The company's performance was highlighted as a "solid quarter of progress" with positive sales and share trends alongside earnings growth, even amidst a difficult global environment. Investors can find further details in the Q3 FY26 earnings release and associated webcast presentation available on P&G's investor relations website.