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15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Edgewell Personal Care Company to Webcast a Discussion of Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results on August 5, 2025
SHELTON, Conn., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care Company [NYSE: EPC] will report its financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2025 before the market opens on August 5, 2025. Edgewell will discuss its results during an investor conference call that will be webcast on August 5, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer Rod Little, Chief Operating Officer Dan Sullivan, and Chief Financial Officer Francesca Weissman. All interested parties may access a live webcast of this conference call at under "Investors," and "News and Events" tabs or by using the following link: For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a replay will be available at under "Investors," "Financial Reports," and "Quarterly Earnings" tabs. About Edgewell Personal Care:Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® men's shaving products; Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products; Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black® and Cremo® sun and skin care products; and Wet Ones® moist wipes. The Company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 6,700 employees worldwide. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Edgewell Personal Care Company
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EPC Q1 Earnings Call: Management Cites Tariff Uncertainty and North America Weakness in Outlook
Personal care company Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) fell short of the market's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 3.1% year on year to $580.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.87 per share was 4.7% below analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy EPC? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $580.7 million vs analyst estimates of $591.2 million (3.1% year-on-year decline, 1.8% miss) Adjusted EPS: $0.87 vs analyst expectations of $0.91 (4.7% miss) Adjusted EBITDA: $98.5 million vs analyst estimates of $97.18 million (17% margin, 1.4% beat) Management lowered its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $2.95 at the midpoint, a 9.2% decrease EBITDA guidance for the full year is $335 million at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $356.3 million Operating Margin: 10.1%, down from 11.7% in the same quarter last year Organic Revenue fell 1.5% year on year (0.1% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $1.25 billion Edgewell Personal Care's first quarter results reflected mixed performance across its portfolio, with particular challenges in North America offset by resilience in international markets. Management attributed the sales decline primarily to a slower-than-anticipated recovery in its U.S. Fem Care business and a sluggish start to the domestic sun care season, which CEO Rod Little linked to poor weather and ongoing consumer uncertainty. Despite these headwinds, the company pointed to continued growth in international markets and cited operational improvements, including productivity savings and supply chain efficiencies, as positive contributors to the quarter. Looking ahead, Edgewell's updated guidance incorporates softer category consumption trends and rising cost pressures, especially from tariffs and increased brand investment in North America. CFO Fran Weissman emphasized that the revised outlook assumes only low single-digit growth for U.S. sun care and acknowledges ongoing headwinds from tariffs, which could impact costs by up to 4% of total cost of goods sold. Management remains focused on executing brand campaigns and productivity initiatives, with Dan Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer, noting, 'We are incrementally investing in promotion and retail activation in the third quarter, particularly behind women's shave and sun care, to capture upcoming seasonal demand.' Management identified weaker U.S. category performance, tariff-related cost pressures, and targeted brand investments as the main factors shaping quarterly results and strategic priorities. International growth momentum: Edgewell's international business continued to expand, driven by strong market share gains in Japan, Greater China, and Europe. The company highlighted its locally-led innovation strategy, such as new launches for Schick and Bulldog, as key contributors. North America underperformance: U.S. sales were hampered by delayed recovery in Fem Care and softer sun care demand, which management linked to poor early-season weather and shifts in consumer spending. CEO Rod Little acknowledged ongoing transformation efforts, including new commercial leadership, to address these issues. Brand innovation and campaigns: The company emphasized recent product launches and marketing initiatives, including expanding the Billie brand and launching a significant influencer-backed campaign for Hawaiian Tropic. These efforts are intended to drive share gains in key categories. Tariff and cost mitigation: Tariff-related headwinds remain a concern, with management estimating a $3–$4 million impact for the year and potential for greater exposure if policies change. Procurement teams are actively pursuing alternative sourcing and productivity savings to offset these pressures. Productivity gains and operational efficiency: Edgewell delivered productivity savings exceeding 200 basis points, supporting gross margin improvements even as operating margin declined year over year. Management credited ongoing supply chain and sourcing initiatives for these results. Edgewell's outlook for the remainder of the year is shaped by cautious consumer trends, tariff uncertainties, and planned brand investments in North America. Tariff exposure and mitigation: Management flagged tariffs as a key risk, with annualized exposure estimated at 3% to 4% of cost of goods sold. The company is prioritizing alternative sourcing, procurement negotiations, and potential selective price increases if tariff impacts persist or escalate. North America brand investment: To revive U.S. performance, Edgewell is increasing marketing and promotional activity in the third quarter, focusing on women's shave and sun care. These investments are timed to capture seasonal demand but are expected to pressure margins in the near term. International and product innovation: The company's international segment is projected to maintain mid-single-digit organic growth, underpinned by innovation and local market execution. Management expects new product launches and expanded distribution to support this trajectory, even as U.S. growth remains muted. In coming quarters, StockStory analysts will monitor (1) the effectiveness of increased North America brand investment in reversing category declines, (2) the company's ability to mitigate ongoing tariff and cost pressures through sourcing and pricing actions, and (3) whether international growth and innovation can offset domestic headwinds. Progress on inventory management and working capital will also be key to sustaining free cash flow targets. Edgewell Personal Care currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8.1×. In the wake of earnings, is it a buy or sell? The answer lies in our full research report (it's free). The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. 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Fibre2Fashion
13-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
US' Edgewell's gross profit down to $256.2 million in Q2 FY25
American multinational consumer products company Edgewell Personal Group has recorded gross profit of $256.2 million in the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2025 (FY25), as compared to $258.1 million in the prior year quarter. Gross margin as a percent of net sales increased 100-basis points, to 44.1 per cent in the quarter, inclusive of approximately 10-basis points of negative foreign currency. Adjusted gross margin, as a percent of net sales, increased 100-basis points, or increased 110-basis points at constant currency. Productivity savings of approximately 380-basis points were partially offset by 195-basis points of core inflation and volume absorption and 85-basis points of unfavourable mix and increased promotional levels (net of pricing). Edgewell Personal Group reported Q2 FY25 gross profit of $256.2 million, down slightly from $258.1 million, with gross margin rising 100 bps to 44.1 per cent. Net sales fell 3.1 per cent to $580.7 million International growth offset US challenges. Organic net sales of 2025 are expected to be flat to up 1 per cent, with GAAP EPS revised down to $2.09â€'$2.29. Net sales were $580.7 million in Q2 FY25, a decrease of 3.1 per cent, including a $9.8 million unfavourable impact from currency movements. Organic net sales decreased $8.9 million, or 1.5 per cent. Growth in international markets was 2.9 per cent, driven by both price and volume gains, the company said in a press release. "We continue to execute well on our strategic priorities, acting with urgency, discipline, and purpose in a challenging and volatile environment. Our focus on business fundamentals has led to top-line growth in our International business and accelerated gross margin expansion through excellent execution of our productivity programme. While execution across much of the business is strong, we recognise that work remains to better position our portfolio in the competitive US market. Therefore, we remain in an investment stance, reinforcing brand equity and supporting innovation,' said Rod Little, president and chief executive officer. Net sales of Feminine Care (tampons, pads, and liners) segment decreased $6.4 million, or 9.1 per cent with minimal currency impact, largely driven by a decline in pads and tampons. Segment profit decreased $5.6 million, or 64.4 per cent. Organic segment profit decreased $5.7 million, or 65.5 per cent, primarily driven by lower gross profit and higher marketing expenses, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses. 'As we look forward to the second half of the year, we expect the challenging economic environment to negatively impact consumer sentiment and behaviour, moderating our top-line expectations. I am confident that these investments, along with our continued focus on strategic priorities and disciplined execution, will strengthen our business and better position Edgewell to deliver significant value creation for our shareholders,' explained Little. For fiscal 2025, organic net sales are now expected to be in the range of flat to 1 per cent (previously in the range of 1 per cent to 3 per cent). Currency is now expected to negatively impact reported net sales by 10-basis points (previously, 160-basis points negative). GAAP EPS is now expected to be in the range of $2.09 to $2.29 (previously in the range of $2.54 to $2.74). Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)
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14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Edgewell Personal Care Company to Webcast a Discussion of Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 7, 2025
SHELTON, Conn., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care Company [NYSE: EPC] will report its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2025 before the market opens on May 7, 2025. Edgewell will discuss its results during an investor conference call that will be webcast on May 7, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer Rod Little, Chief Operating Officer Dan Sullivan, and Chief Financial Officer Francesca Weissman. All interested parties may access a live webcast of this conference call at under "Investors," and "News and Events" tabs or by using the following link: For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a replay will be available at under "Investors," "Financial Reports," and "Quarterly Earnings" tabs. About Edgewell Personal Care:Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® men's shaving products; Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products; Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black® and Cremo® sun and skin care products; and Wet Ones® moist wipes. The Company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 6,700 employees worldwide. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Edgewell Personal Care Company Sign in to access your portfolio
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24-02-2025
- Business
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Edgewell Personal Care to Webcast Fireside Chat at the 46th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference
SHELTON, Conn., Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today announced that it will participate in a fireside chat at the 46th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, FL on Monday March 3, 2025, at 7:30 A.M. ET. Rod Little, President and Chief Executive Officer and Dan Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer will be presenting for Edgewell. All interested parties may access a live webcast of these events at under "Investors," and "News and Events" tabs or by using the following link: For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a replay will be available at About Edgewell Personal Care: Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® men's shaving products; Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products; Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black® and Cremo® sun and skin care products; and Wet Ones® moist wipes. The Company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 6,800 employees worldwide. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Edgewell Personal Care Company Sign in to access your portfolio
