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Edgewell Sells Feminine Care Segment to Essity

Story Highlights
  • Edgewell Personal Care is selling its Feminine Care segment to Essity for $340 million.
  • The transaction aims to streamline Edgewell’s portfolio and focus on core categories, closing in early 2026.
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Edgewell Sells Feminine Care Segment to Essity

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An announcement from Edgewell Personal Care ( (EPC) ) is now available.

On November 12, 2025, Edgewell Personal Care announced an agreement to sell its Feminine Care segment to Essity for $340 million, aiming to streamline its portfolio and focus on core categories. This transaction, expected to close in early 2026, will allow Edgewell to strengthen its financial position and invest in long-term growth, while Essity plans to expand its presence in North America with this acquisition.

The most recent analyst rating on (EPC) stock is a Hold with a $22.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Edgewell Personal Care stock, see the EPC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on EPC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EPC is a Neutral.

Edgewell Personal Care’s overall score reflects a stable financial position with some operational challenges. The stock’s technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, while valuation metrics are favorable. The earnings call highlighted international growth but also significant challenges in North America, impacting the overall outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on EPC stock, click here.

More about Edgewell Personal Care

Edgewell Personal Care is a leading consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of established brands including Schick, Wilkinson Sword, and Billie shaving systems, as well as Playtex, Stayfree, Carefree, and o.b. feminine care products. The company operates in over 50 markets globally, including the U.S., Canada, and Australia, employing approximately 6,700 people worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 665,733

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $878.6M

For an in-depth examination of EPC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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