Strong Sales Growth
Reported sales growth was 3.8%, exceeding the outlook of 2.5%. Organic sales grew 4.3%, surpassing the 3% outlook with significant volume contribution.
Gross Margin and EPS Performance
Adjusted gross margin expanded by 60 basis points. Adjusted EPS was $0.79, beating the $0.67 outlook.
U.S. Business Success
The U.S. business reported 3.3% organic sales growth, with five of seven power brands gaining market share.
Innovation in Laundry Detergents
ARM & HAMMER Unit Dose consumption grew 16.5%, and new products like Deep Clean and POWER SHEETS show strong consumer interest.
International and Specialty Products Growth
International business delivered 8.1% organic growth, and Specialty Products achieved 7.5% organic growth.
TheraBreath and Hero Brand Performance
THERABREATH grew share in the mouthwash category, and HERO led in the acne patch category with notable market share gains.