Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Teresa Graham · The Cerbat GemEdgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.800-2.000 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.910. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.3 billion-$2.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.0 billion.
Edgewell Personal Care Stock Down 3.9%
Shares of EPC traded down $1.15 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $28.05. The stock had a trading volume of 321,647 shares, compared to its average volume of 807,420. Edgewell Personal Care has a 1-year low of $15.73 and a 1-year high of $29.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.29 billion, a P/E ratio of -16.80 and a beta of 0.39. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $25.04 and a 200-day simple moving average of $22.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.81 and a quick ratio of 1.07.
Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.08. Edgewell Personal Care had a positive return on equity of 6.31% and a negative net margin of 3.69%.The business had revenue of $570.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $574.87 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.04 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. Edgewell Personal Care has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.800-2.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Edgewell Personal Care will post 1.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Edgewell Personal Care Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 8th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 9th. Edgewell Personal Care’s payout ratio is -35.93%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
EPC has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group lifted their price objective on shares of Edgewell Personal Care from $32.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of Edgewell Personal Care from $26.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen upgraded Edgewell Personal Care from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Zacks Research raised Edgewell Personal Care from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Edgewell Personal Care from $24.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $31.17.
Edgewell Personal Care News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Edgewell Personal Care this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target on EPC from $26 to $35 and upgraded or reaffirmed the stock with an “outperform” rating. The new target implies approximately 25% upside from the referenced share price, signaling increased confidence in Edgewell’s recovery prospects. Benzinga report
- Positive Sentiment: Edgewell reported fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.72 per share, exceeding the $0.64 analyst consensus. Management said organic net sales returned to growth, North American performance improved meaningfully, and adjusted EPS and EBITDA surpassed expectations. Edgewell fiscal third-quarter results
- Positive Sentiment: The company maintained fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.80 to $2.00, broadly consistent with analyst expectations, while maintaining its previously indicated outlook for adjusted EBITDA.
- Positive Sentiment: Edgewell declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, equivalent to a $0.60 annualized payout and an approximately 2.1% yield based on the referenced share price.
- Neutral Sentiment: Management will participate in a fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on August 11. The event could provide additional detail on the company’s growth and turnaround plans, but no new financial information was announced.
- Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue of $570.1 million fell short of the $574.9 million consensus estimate and declined 9.1% from the prior-year period. EPS also decreased from $1.04 a year earlier, highlighting continued pressure on sales and profitability despite the quarterly earnings beat. Edgewell earnings report
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Edgewell Personal Care
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Edgewell Personal Care by 32.7% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 516,127 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,800,000 after buying an additional 127,124 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in shares of Edgewell Personal Care by 6.9% in the fourth quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 186,143 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,174,000 after acquiring an additional 12,063 shares in the last quarter. VARCOV Co. bought a new position in shares of Edgewell Personal Care in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $955,000. Inspire Investing LLC increased its position in shares of Edgewell Personal Care by 23.5% during the fourth quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 32,331 shares of the company’s stock valued at $551,000 after acquiring an additional 6,151 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bridgeway Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Edgewell Personal Care by 4.3% during the fourth quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 287,343 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,899,000 after acquiring an additional 11,763 shares during the last quarter. 91.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Edgewell Personal Care Company Profile
Edgewell Personal Care Inc, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is a global consumer products company specializing in personal care, sun care, shaving and feminine care solutions. The company emerged as a spin-off from Energizer Holdings’ personal care division, listing its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “EPC.” Edgewell’s portfolio comprises well-known brands that cater to everyday personal grooming and protection needs.
In the shaving segment, Edgewell markets razors and refill blades under brands such as Schick and Wilkinson Sword, targeting both men’s and women’s grooming categories.