Procter & Gamble reports Q3 gross margin up 300 bps y/y

Reported gross margin for the quarter increased 300 basis points versus the prior year. Core gross margin for quarter increased 310 basis points and 400 basis points on a currency-neutral basis. The increase was driven by benefits of 260 basis points from gross productivity savings, 130 basis points of favorable commodity costs and 130 basis points from increased pricing. These were partially offset by 100 basis points of unfavorable gross margin product mix and 20 basis points of product reinvestments and other impacts.