On Aug. 4, Gillette (NYSE:G) released Q2 2005 earnings for the period ending June 30.

(Figures in millions, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights (What's this?)

Avg. Est.

Q2 2005

Q2 2004

% Change

Sales

$2,700

$2,770

$2,443

+13.4%

Net Profit

--

$498

$426

+16.9%

EPS

$0.46

$0.49

$0.42

+16.7%



Margin Checkup (What's this?)

Q2 2005

Q2 2004

Change

Op. Margin

26.03%

24.97%

+1.06%

Net Margin

17.98%

17.44%

+0.54%



Balance Sheet Highlights (What's this?)

Assets

Q2 2005

Q2 2004

% Change

Cash+ ST Invest.

$796

$644

+23.6%

Inventory

$1,484

$1,407

+5.5%

Accounts Rec.

$939

$884

+6.2%



Liabilities

Q2 2005

Q2 2004

% Change

Total Debt

$2,758

$3,112

-11.4%

Other Current Liabilities

$2,930

$2,789

+5.1%



Cash Flow Highlights (What's this?)

Q2 2005

Q2 2004

% Change

*Free Cash Flow

$112

$291

-61.5%

* as reported by the company.

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At the time of publication, John Reeves owned shares in Procter & Gamble. Fool rules are here.