P&G 4Q Revenue and Sales Fall Short of Estimates

Procter & Gamble faced challenges with organic growth, missing their 2-3% target for fiscal 2018. Despite efforts to manage investor expectations and implement board changes, competition and pricing pressures remain significant hurdles. The company plans to increase prices on key products but faces difficulties due to competition, particularly from private labels like Amazon. Cost management initiatives have helped offset some tariff impacts, but future success in maintaining these strategies is uncertain.

What was Procter & Gamble's organic growth rate for fiscal 2018?

• 4%

• 1%

• 3%

• 2%

Why did analysts expect Procter & Gamble to miss their growth target?

• Because of a strong market presence

• Due to high competition

• Due to a lack of new products

• Because they had already met their target

What role did Nelson Peltz play in Procter & Gamble's strategy?

• He introduced new products

• He reduced competition

• He pushed for management accountability

• He increased product prices

Which brand did Procter & Gamble have to lower prices for due to competition?

• Tide

• Bounty

• Pampers

• Loves

How did Procter & Gamble manage to beat EPS estimates?

• By reducing employee wages

• By increasing product prices

• Through cost-cutting initiatives

• By launching new products