Edgewell Personal Care (EPC)
NYSE:EPC
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Edgewell Personal Care
(NYSE:EPC)
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Rating:47Neutral
Price Target:
$16.50
▼(-29.49% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is held down primarily by deteriorating TTM profitability (net loss) and weakened cash generation, reinforced by bearish technical signals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). These negatives are partly offset by a manageable (improving) leverage profile, a ~3.6% dividend yield, and reaffirmed guidance with an expected H2 margin and sales recovery—though near-term execution and cost headwinds remain evident.
Positive Factors
Brand & Market Share Momentum
Sustained share gains and consecutive weeks of volume growth show durable brand resonance across core categories. Strong branded share supports repeat purchase economics and retail shelf space, underpinning long-term revenue stability and pricing power as promotional cycles normalize.
Negative Factors
Profitability Deterioration
A move from positive margins to a TTM net loss materially weakens the firm's ability to compound equity and fund strategic initiatives. Persistent negative profitability risks constrained reinvestment, weaker ROE, and a longer timeline to restore earnings power even if top-line stabilizes.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Brand & Market Share Momentum
Sustained share gains and consecutive weeks of volume growth show durable brand resonance across core categories. Strong branded share supports repeat purchase economics and retail shelf space, underpinning long-term revenue stability and pricing power as promotional cycles normalize.
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Edgewell Personal Care Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Segment
Reports operating profit for each segment, revealing which businesses generate sustainable profits after costs, which dilute margins, and where management should prioritize cost control or capital allocation to improve overall profitability.
Reports operating profit for each segment, revealing which businesses generate sustainable profits after costs, which dilute margins, and where management should prioritize cost control or capital allocation to improve overall profitability.
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Market Cap
$734.08M
Dividend Yield3.51%
Average Volume (3M)800.44K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.56
Revenue Growth-5.30%
EPS Growth-196.78%
CountryUS
Employees6,700
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.69
Shares Outstanding46,081,326
10 Day Avg. Volume775,628
30 Day Avg. Volume800,439
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.52
Price to Book (P/B)0.62
Price to Sales (P/S)0.43
P/FCF Ratio23.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.35
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.50Price Target Upside4.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.00B
Edgewell Personal Care Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Edgewell Personal Care Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Wet shave, Sun and Skin care, and Feminine care. The Wet Shave segment provides razor sy...
How the Company Makes Money
Edgewell makes money by manufacturing (directly and/or via third parties) and selling branded personal care products to retailers and distributors, and through e-commerce sales where applicable. Revenue is primarily generated from product sales in...
Edgewell Personal Care Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed but stable picture: the company highlighted meaningful commercial progress (market share gains across many markets, strong grooming growth, international resilience), material productivity savings, and strategic portfolio simplification (Fem Care divestiture) that support a return to growth in H2. At the same time, results showed near-term revenue and margin pressure (organic sales down, adjusted gross margin down ~310 bps), lower profitability and cash use, currency and inflation/tariff headwinds, and one-time execution costs tied to supply-chain consolidation. Management reaffirmed guidance and emphasized H2 recovery levers, but tangible financial declines in the quarter balance the constructive operational momentum.Positive Updates
Market Share and Consumption Momentum
Improved consumption and market share trends: U.S. value share rose ~50 basis points in the quarter; branded share increased ~40 basis points (led by Billie +40 bps). Management reports growing or holding market share in ~80% of markets (up from ~70% in Q1) and 26 weeks of consecutive U.S. volume share growth.
Negative Updates
Organic Sales Decline and Regional Weakness
Organic net sales declined ~240 basis points (−2.4%) in the quarter. North America organic net sales decreased ~4.8%; North America Wet Shave declined ~6%. Sun & Skin organic net sales decreased ~4.5%, driven by Sun Care phasing and order timing.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Market Share and Consumption Momentum
Improved consumption and market share trends: U.S. value share rose ~50 basis points in the quarter; branded share increased ~40 basis points (led by Billie +40 bps). Management reports growing or holding market share in ~80% of markets (up from ~70% in Q1) and 26 weeks of consecutive U.S. volume share growth.
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Company Guidance
Edgewell reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook with organic net sales expected to be down 1% to up 2% (ex‑FX), anticipating International mid‑single‑digit growth in H2 and North America low single‑digit growth in H2; Q3 net sales are forecast up 2%–3% with Q3 adjusted gross margin of 44%–45% (sequential improvement) and reported gross‑margin accretion for the year of ~+50 bps (down 10 bps for FX). Management noted ~220 bps of gross productivity savings this quarter versus ~420 bps of core inflation/tariff headwinds (plus 70 bps mix/promo and 40 bps currency), expects Q3 A&P to be the peak (15%–16% of sales) and a full‑year A&P rate up ~70 bps, and reiterated adjusted EPS of $1.70–$2.10 (assumed tax rate 22%–23%), adjusted EBITDA $245M–$265M, adjusted free cash flow $80M–$110M, ~40%–45% of second‑half adjusted EBITDA and EPS to fall in Q3, and year‑end adjusted net‑debt leverage of 3.3x–3.5x (including a 0.3–0.4 temporary FemCare timing impact), while flagging a near‑term $3M–$5M margin effect from the Middle East.Edgewell Personal Care Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.11B | 2.22B | 2.25B | 2.25B | 2.17B | 2.09B |
| Gross Profit | 863.70M | 924.90M | 955.70M | 940.80M | 880.50M | 951.20M |
| EBITDA | 132.50M | 185.60M | 285.40M | 317.60M | 285.40M | 302.10M |
| Net Income | -77.80M | 25.40M | 98.60M | 114.70M | 99.50M | 117.80M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.53B | 3.76B | 3.73B | 3.74B | 3.71B | 3.67B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 299.70M | 225.70M | 209.10M | 216.40M | 188.70M | 479.20M |
| Total Debt | 1.28B | 1.54B | 1.39B | 1.45B | 1.46B | 1.32B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.09B | 2.20B | 2.15B | 2.20B | 2.25B | 2.09B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.45B | 1.55B | 1.58B | 1.54B | 1.47B | 1.58B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 48.60M | 41.40M | 174.50M | 166.60M | 45.60M | 172.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 117.30M | 118.40M | 231.00M | 216.10M | 102.00M | 229.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 275.20M | -72.90M | -62.40M | -50.50M | -355.40M | -48.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -269.90M | -30.00M | -179.40M | -146.50M | -17.60M | -65.40M |
Edgewell Personal Care Technical Analysis
Positive
23.40
Price Trends
21.17
Positive
19.48
Positive
20.50
Positive
Market Momentum
0.57
Negative
67.98
Neutral
86.16
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EPC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 23.4 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 21.31, above the 50-day MA of 21.17, and above the 200-day MA of 20.50, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.57 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.98 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 86.16 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for EPC.
Edgewell Personal Care Risk Analysis
Edgewell Personal Care disclosed 28 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Edgewell Personal Care reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Edgewell Personal Care Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | $1.79B | 18.99 | 6.65% | 3.15% | -3.76% | 148.09% | |
65 Neutral | $22.28B | 25.51 | 17.45% | 1.38% | 2.22% | 29.40% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | $31.84B | 12.04 | 143.64% | 5.03% | -16.17% | -13.40% | |
52 Neutral | $1.81B | -1.08 | -15.12% | ― | -3.57% | -32.30% | |
48 Neutral | $1.63B | -10.96 | -11.10% | 7.76% | -4.11% | -14.23% | |
47 Neutral | $734.08M | -23.40 | -4.17% | 3.51% | -5.30% | -196.78% |
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