Overview
Edgewell Q4 net sales rose 3.8%, slightly beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst expectations
On Nov 13, company announced $100 mln share repurchase authorization
Edgewell to sell Feminine Care business to Essity for $340 mln
Outlook
Edgewell expects 2026 reported net sales to increase 0.5% to 3.5%
Company projects 2026 GAAP EPS between $1.10 and $1.50
Adjusted EPS for 2026 expected to be $2.15 to $2.55
Result Drivers
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH - Co reports 6.9% organic sales growth in international markets, driven by volume and price gains
PROMOTIONAL IMPACT - Increased promotional levels in North America offset volume gains, leading to a 0.6% organic sales decline
DIVESTITURE STRATEGY - Sale of Feminine Care business to Essity for $340 mln marks strategic shift to focus on core personal care segments
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Sales | Slight Beat* | $537.20 mln | $534.30 mln (6 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted EPS | Miss | $0.68 | $0.80 (8 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted Operating Income | Miss | $40.30 mln | $50.20 mln (6 Analysts) |
Q4 Gross Profit | $208.60 mln |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the personal products peer group is "hold."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Edgewell Personal Care Co is $25.50, about 25.8% above its November 12 closing price of $18.91
The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago
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