Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) Stock Price & Analysis
Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) closed at USD 28.89 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 7.08% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 26.98; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 27.09–28.98 on volume of 597,330 shares. Market capitalization is $1.33B, with a 52-week range of USD 15.73–29.95 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
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Key facts (EPC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $2.24B, net income -$93.2M (-4.2% margin), free cash flow $52.4M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold EPC (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.43 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 31.5 (range 29–35).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +50.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -9.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD 0.77, revenue estimate $480M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (EPC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.09B | $2.17B | $2.25B | $2.25B | $2.22B | $2.24B |
| Gross profit | $951M | $881M | $941M | $956M | $925M | — |
| Operating income | $240M | $182M | $227M | $199M | $96.6M | $17.9M |
| Net income | $118M | $99.5M | $115M | $98.6M | $25.4M | -$93.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.13 | $1.85 | $2.21 | $1.97 | $0.53 | — |
| Free cash flow | $172M | $45.6M | -$266M | -$288M | $41.4M | $52.4M |
| Gross margin | 45.6% | 40.5% | 41.8% | 42.4% | 41.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 11.5% | 8.4% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 0.8% |
| Net margin | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 1.1% | -4.2% |
| Revenue growth | +7.1% | +4.0% | +3.7% | +0.1% | -1.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $479M | $189M | $216M | $209M | $226M | — |
| Total debt | $1.25B | $1.41B | $1.37B | $1.28B | $1.39B | — |
Fiscal years end Sep. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (EPC)
P/S 0.6x · EV/EBITDA 25.5x · EV/Sales 1.0x · P/FCF 25.4x · P/B 0.9x · FCF yield 3.94% · Earnings yield -7.00% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.13% · Buyback yield (TTM) 1.19% · Net debt $853M · EV $2.18B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Sep 2025 38.2x, Sep 2024 18.5x, Sep 2023 16.7x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (EPC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold EPC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | 0.03% | $2.9M | Reduced -34.5% |
Analysts (EPC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.43 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 31.5 (low 29, high 35).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $32 → $30 |
| 2026-08-07 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $28 → $29 |
| 2026-08-06 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $29 → $32 |
| 2026-08-06 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $26 → $35 |
| 2026-07-21 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $21 → $28 |
| 2026-07-16 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $23 → $29 |
| 2026-07-08 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $24 → $30 |
| 2026-07-07 | Canaccord Genuity | Target raised | Buy | $32 → $34 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (EPC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +50.0% | -9.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +50.2% | -2.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.7% | 35.3% |
| Max drawdown | -32.9% (Apr 2026→May 2026) | -66.7% (Jan 2022→May 2026) |
EPC revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Shave | $312.8M | 54.9% | -1.3% |
| Sun and Skin Care | $257.3M | 45.1% | +5.7% |
| Total revenue | $570.1M | 100% | — |
EPC revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razors and blades | $282.7M | 49.6% | -1.8% |
| Sun care products | $180.7M | 31.7% | +3.2% |
| Grooming products | $53.7M | 9.4% | +15.5% |
| Shaving gels and creams | $30.1M | 5.3% | +3.1% |
| Wipes and other skin care products | $22.9M | 4.0% | +5.0% |
| Total revenue | $570.1M | 100% | — |
EPC revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $296.5M | 52.0% | +3.7% |
| International | $273.6M | 48.0% | -0.3% |
| Total revenue | $570.1M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
EPC suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | Billie | “We depend on the continuing reputation and success of our brands, particularly the Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Edge, Skintimate, Playtex, Wet Ones, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Cremo, Jack Black, Stayfree, Carefree and o.b. brands.” |
| Supplier | Playtex Products | “We depend on the continuing reputation and success of our brands, particularly the Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Edge, Skintimate, Playtex, Wet Ones, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Cremo, Jack Black, Stayfree, Carefree and o.b. brands.” |
| Supplier | Bulldog Skincare Holdings | “We depend on the continuing reputation and success of our brands, particularly the Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Edge, Skintimate, Playtex, Wet Ones, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Cremo, Jack Black, Stayfree, Carefree and o.b. brands.” |
| Supplier | Cremo Holding Company | “We depend on the continuing reputation and success of our brands, particularly the Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Edge, Skintimate, Playtex, Wet Ones, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Cremo, Jack Black, Stayfree, Carefree and o.b. brands.” |
| Supplier | Jack Black | “We depend on the continuing reputation and success of our brands, particularly the Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Edge, Skintimate, Playtex, Wet Ones, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Cremo, Jack Black, Stayfree, Carefree and o.b. brands.” |
| Customer | Walmart (WMT) | “Although a large percentage of our sales are attributable to a relatively small number of retail customers, only Walmart Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Walmart"), as a group, account for more than 10% of our consolidated annual net sales.” |
| Partner | Chief Digital Officer of Mars | “Corbin is a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners and former Chief Operating Officer of Onriva and Chief Digital Officer of Mars, Inc. Mr. Corbin has served on our Board of Directors since 2018.” |
| Competitor | Procter & Gamble (PG) | “Our principal competitors in the global wet shave business are: The Procter & Gamble Company, which owns the Gillette brand and is the leading company in the global wet shave segment;” |
| Competitor | Unilever (UL) | “Our competitors in this market include large companies such as Kenvue, L'Oréal S.A., The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. and Unilever, and numerous other smaller companies.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Nov 18, 2025.
EPC customer concentration
In the period ended Sep 30, 2025, 2 direct customers each accounted for at least 10% (17.4%, 9.2%) of revenue, per the company's 10-K filed Nov 18, 2025. The company does not name them.
EPC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.77 | $0.83 | -6.9% | $479.8M | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.02 | $-0.03 | -146.6% | $422.5M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $1.93 | $1.89 | +1.7% | $2.00B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $1.99 | $2.05 | -2.9% | $2.02B | 7 |
EPC options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±13.0% (±$3.75) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 12, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±5.6% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 68.4% | ±13.0% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 41.6% | ±20.1% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 40.2% | ±24.6% |
30-day implied volatility 46.8% vs 33.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 28.89 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 7.08% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 26.98 |
| Open | USD 27.38 |
| Day Range | USD 27.09 – 28.98 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 15.73 – 29.95 |
| Volume | 597,330 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.33B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (EPC)
Nexqual's technical model rates EPC "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.44 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 27.82) |
| MACD | 0.16 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (EPC)
Wall Street analysts rate EPC "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 31.5 (range USD 29–35), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 31.5 |
| High Target | USD 35 |
| Low Target | USD 29 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (EPC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.77 |
| Revenue Estimate | $479.80M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.72 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.6 vs est 0.44 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.16 vs est -0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.68 vs est 0.81 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (EPC)
| Total Revenue | $2.24B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.70% |
| Gross Margin | +40.95% |
| Operating Margin | +8.80% |
| Profit Margin | -4.15% |
| ROE | -1.29% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.88 |
| Current Ratio | 1.84 |
| Total Cash | $397.10M |
| Total Debt | $1.28B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $52.40M (2.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
Financial Health Score (EPC)
Nexqual rates Edgewell Personal Care Company's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 41%, operating 9% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $397M cash and investments vs $1.25B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $52M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 2.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -1%, ROA 3.0% |
Ownership (EPC)
| Insider Ownership | +1.41% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +120.95% |
| Shares Outstanding | 46.09M |
| Float | 41.88M |
| Short % of Float | +10.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
Leadership (EPC)
Edgewell Personal Care Company is led by Rod R. Little, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Rod R. Little |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Francesca Weissman |
| President of North America | Jessica Alice Jacqueline Spence |
Major Backers & Investors (EPC)
Notable institutional backers of Edgewell Personal Care Company include Brandes Investment Partners L.P., American Century Companies Inc, Rubric Capital Management LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Brandes Investment Partners L.P. | 15.32% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 11.73% |
| Rubric Capital Management LP | 7.69% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.2% |
| LSV Asset Management | 2.98% |
| Datum One Series Trust-BRANDES SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | 2.36% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.96% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.06% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.03% |
| State Street | 4.02% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:03 UTC.
From Edgewell Personal Care Company's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-11-18)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- In the U.S., Canada and Japan, we sell market-leading shave preparation products, including shaving gels and creams under the Edge, Skintimate and Shave Guard brands.
- In the past, we have largely avoided significant interruption in the availability of our input materials and believe that our extensive experience and global reach in procurement will continue to allow us to manage these risks effectively.
Partnerships
- As a result of increased competition through the expansion of online markets, we have established e-commerce operations across several business lines, including global Schick.com websites providing men's and women's shaving products, Bulldog, Jack Black and Billie DTC sites, and an acceleration of e-commerce sales in China through our partnership with T-Mall.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our business is subject to increasing global regulation, including product related regulations and environmental regulations, that may expose us to significant liabilities.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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