Procter & Gamble reports Q3 gross margin up 150 bps y/y

Gross margin for the quarter increased 150 basis points versus year ago, 220 basis points on a currency-neutral basis. The increase was driven by benefits of 470 basis points from increased pricing and 210 basis points from gross productivity savings. These were partially offset by 270 basis points of increased commodity and input material costs, 140 basis points of negative product mix and 50 basis points of product reinvestments and other impacts.