Edgewell Personal Care Q4 2026 Results
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE:EPC) reported fourth‑quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst expectations. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.78, beating the consensus estimate of $0.77 by $0.01. Revenue totaled $484.1 million, surpassing the $479.48 million forecast and representing a 3.0 % year‑over‑year increase from $469.9 million in the comparable prior‑year quarter. Organic net sales grew 3.1 % in the quarter, with the Wet Shave segment posting 1.6 % organic growth and the Sun and Skin Care segment delivering 6.5 % organic growth, reflecting stronger execution and broader distribution of focus brands. Adjusted gross margin expanded 510 basis points to 45.7 %, driven by productivity savings and favorable volume absorption, partially offset by higher inflation. Advertising and sales promotion expenditures rose to $56.1 million, equal to 11.6 % of net sales, up from 9.8 % in the prior‑year quarter. President and Chief Executive Officer Rod Little said fiscal 2026 was a year of meaningful progress and change, culminating in a strong fourth quarter with continued growth in North America, a return to growth internationally, and stronger performance across focus brands. The company provided guidance for fiscal 2027, projecting adjusted EPS in the range of $1.85 to $2.15, with a midpoint of $2.00, representing growth from fiscal 2026’s adjusted EPS of $1.93. Edgewell expects organic net sales to increase between 1.0 % and 3.0 % and adjusted EBITDA to lie between $250 million and $270 million. The stock showed no movement in after‑hours trading following the announcement.