Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.01 EPS

Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.77 by $0.01, FiscalAI reports. Edgewell Personal Care had a negative net margin of 4.55% and a positive return on equity of 5.76%. The company had revenue of $484.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $479.88 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.68 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 9.9% on a year-over-year basis. Edgewell Personal Care updated its FY 2027 guidance to 1.850-2.150 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Edgewell Personal Care’s conference call:

• Fiscal 2026 ended with improving momentum: fourth-quarter organic sales rose 3.1%, adjusted gross margin expanded 510 basis points, and full-year adjusted EPS and EBITDA increased. Full-year organic sales growth was modest at 0.3%, while adjusted operating profit declined about 7%.
• Management expects growth across both geographies and all segments in fiscal 2027. It forecast 1%–3% organic sales growth and adjusted EPS of $1.85–$2.15, with share gains, brand investment and innovation supporting the plan; earnings are expected to be heavily weighted to the second half.
• Priority brands are showing stronger traction: Cremo grew more than 50% in the quarter, Hawaiian Tropic gained U.S. share, and U.S. branded razor-and-blade share improved. Edgewell plans to raise advertising and promotion spending to about 13% of sales in fiscal 2027.
• Wet Shave manufacturing consolidation remains a near-term constraint. The project is about six months behind the original timeline, with savings deferred until fiscal 2028; private-label sales are expected to remain pressured in the first half of fiscal 2027 before returning to growth in the second half.
• Inflation and other headwinds temper the outlook. Management cited substantial energy-related inflation and tariff costs, the expiration of FemCare transition-service income, and a higher tax rate; fiscal 2027 adjusted EBITDA is expected to grow about 2% at the midpoint.

Edgewell Personal Care Trading Down 1.6%

EPC traded down $0.46 during trading on Friday, hitting $28.28. 179,639 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 721,030. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.30 billion, a P/E ratio of -14.12 and a beta of 0.36. Edgewell Personal Care has a 12-month low of $15.73 and a 12-month high of $30.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.84 and a quick ratio of 1.12. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $27.85 and a 200 day moving average of $24.33.

Edgewell Personal Care Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 7th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 3rd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. Edgewell Personal Care’s dividend payout ratio is presently -30.00%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have weighed in on EPC shares. Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Edgewell Personal Care in a research note on Thursday. Barclays raised their price objective on Edgewell Personal Care from $28.00 to $29.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Morgan Stanley set a $31.00 price objective on Edgewell Personal Care in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings raised Edgewell Personal Care from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $30.00 target price on shares of Edgewell Personal Care in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $31.83.

Recent Edgewell Personal Care Headlines

Here are a few of the latest headlines about EPC:

• Positive Sentiment: Edgewell declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, equivalent to $0.60 annually and a yield of about 2.1% at the cited price.
• Neutral Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance is $1.85–$2.15, with revenue projected at $2.0 billion. The EPS midpoint is near analyst expectations, and the company expects growth in organic sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS. Fiscal 2027 guidance
• Negative Sentiment: The fiscal 2027 outlook flags a $55 million charge, which could weigh on reported results. Fiscal 2026 sales were up 1.8% for the year, but organic growth was modest at 0.3%. Fiscal 2027 charge and sales

Edgewell Personal Care Company Profile

Edgewell Personal Care is a global consumer products company focused on personal grooming and sun and skin care. Its products include shaving systems, disposable razors, shaving gels and creams, sunscreens and skin care products, sold through retailers and online channels. Its brand portfolio includes Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Edge, Skintimate, Billie, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog and Jack Black. The company serves consumers in the United States and international markets. Edgewell became an independent public company in 2015 following its separation from Energizer Holdings.