# Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC)

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**Price:** USD 28.89 (+7.08% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 26.98 · day 27.09–28.98 · 52w 15.73–29.95 · market cap $1.33B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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)
| 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)
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)
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
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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Household & Personal Products)
ODD (ODDITY Tech Ltd.) USD 23.35 +4.33% · SPB (Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.) USD 81.03 +2.62% · NWL (Newell Brands Inc.) USD 5.73 +3.06% · HELE (Helen of Troy Limited) USD 28.96 +2.04% · COTY (Coty Inc.) USD 3.21 +5.25% · HNST (The Honest Company, Inc.) USD 4.86 -0.00%

## More
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## Supply chain and relationships (SEC annual reports)

Named in EPC's own 10-K filed 2025-11-18 (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096752/000162828025052765/epc-20250930.htm):

| 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,…" |
| 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,…" |
| 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,…" |
| 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,…" |
| 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,…" |
| 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 an…" |
| 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." |

## Revenue by business segment (quarter ended 2026-06-30)

| Line | Revenue | Share | YoY | Operating income | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Shave | $312.8M | 54.9% | -1.3% | $34.9M | 11.2% |
| Sun and Skin Care | $257.3M | 45.1% | +5.7% | $46.2M | 18.0% |
| Total revenue | $570.1M | 100% | — | $25.0M | 4.4% |

## Revenue by product line (quarter ended 2026-06-30)

| Line | Revenue | Share | 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% | — |

## Revenue by region (quarter ended 2026-06-30)

| Line | Revenue | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $296.5M | 52.0% | +3.7% |
| International | $273.6M | 48.0% | -0.3% |
| Total revenue | $570.1M | 100% | — |

## Customer concentration

Period ended 2025-09-30: 17.4%, 9.2% of revenue from unnamed direct customers (10-K, filed 2025-11-18).

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $0.77 | $0.83 | -6.9% | $479.8M | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.02 | $-0.03 | -146.6% | $422.5M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-09-30) | $1.93 | $1.89 | +1.7% | $2.00B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-09-30) | $1.99 | $2.05 | -2.9% | $2.02B | 7 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

Expected move by 2026-11-20 (includes earnings 2026-11-12): ±13.0%; last 8 reports averaged ±5.6%.

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 68.4% | ±13.0% |
| 2027-02-19 | 119 | 41.6% | ±20.1% |
| 2027-05-21 | 210 | 40.2% | ±24.6% |