Market Share Gains — U.S. Store Brand OTC
Significant share improvement in U.S. store brand OTC: company reported a 100 basis point improvement in volume share during the quarter and noted 270 basis points of U.S. store brand OTC volume share gains in Q1; six of seven OTC categories gained share.
Branded Performance and European Wins
Priority branded wins in Europe including ellaOne (+200 bps value share), Jungle Formula (+140 bps), Physiomer (+50 bps), Mederma Cold Sore (+180 bps) and Opill (+40 bps). Compeed showed strong seasonal momentum (Italy +550 bps to 35% share; France +160 bps, approaching 36%).
Operational Enhancement and Cost Savings
Operational enhancement program generated >$7 million of cost savings in Q1 and is on track for approximately $60–$80 million in 2026 with an incremental $20–$40 million expected in 2027.
Strategic Actions — Portfolio Simplification & Capital
Completed Dermacosmetics divestiture (upfront proceeds ~EUR 306 million announced post-quarter), amended $1B revolver extending maturity to 2031, used borrowings to repay $421M Term Loan A, and signaled intent to apply proceeds to debt reduction; returned $40M to shareholders via dividends.
EPS and Guidance Reaffirmation
CORE adjusted EPS of $0.40 and All In adjusted EPS of $0.43; adjusted CORE EPS outperformed expectations. Company reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance and expects results to be back-half weighted (approx. 30–35% of CORE adjusted EPS in H1; 65–70% in H2).
Innovation and Commercial Model Progress
Advancing 360-degree innovation, store-brand demand-generation and targeted geographic expansion; management expects ~60% of innovation benefits in H2 and highlighted scalable capabilities to grow household penetration (1 point U.S. store brand household penetration ≈ $100M incremental retail sales).