P&G Q4 results: Profit after tax down 46% at Rs 81 cr on high spending

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd (PGHH) on Wednesday reported 46.40 per cent decline in profit after tax at Rs 81.06 crore for June quarter 2024 on account of increased spending.

The company, which follows July-June financial year, had reported a profit after tax of Rs 151.24 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

However, PGHH's revenue from operations was at 931.75 crore as against Rs 852.53 crore a year ago.

"PAT for the quarter was Rs 81 crore, with an increase in spending for demand generation to support innovation in healthcare and feminine care," said an earning statement from PGHH.

Total expense was at Rs 826.78 crore, up 26 per cent year-on-year.

Total income of the Proctor & Gamble entity, which has a portfolio of Vicks in healthcare and Whisper in feminine care, was up 8.86 per cent to Rs 939.06 crore.

For the full year, PGHH's profit after tax was flat at Rs 675.02 crore as against Rs 678.14 crore in the previous year.

"Reported PAT .