REUTERS/Timothy Aeppel/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 18 (Reuters) - Procter & Gamble's (PG.N) quarterly sales and profit topped market expectations on Wednesday, helped by steady demand for its personal care products and cleaning supplies as well as price hikes.
P&G has consistently raised prices of its products over the past several months.
While that has led to weaker sales volumes as some cost-conscious shoppers turn to cheaper alternatives, the benefits from higher prices have helped bolster its profits.
The Pantene shampoo maker saw overall prices jump 7% in the first quarter, while total sales volume dropped 1%, consistent with the levels seen in the prior quarter.
The company posted a profit of $1.83 per share, above estimates of $1.72 per share.
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Timothy Aeppel, G, Deborah Sophia
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Procter, REUTERS, UBS, Gillette, Thomson
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