Edgewell Personal Care Company reports news around a focused personal-care portfolio of shaving, sun and skin care, grooming and personal-wipe brands. Its brand roster includes Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Edge, Skintimate, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Jack Black, Cremo and Wet Ones, with operations in more than 50 markets.
Recurring updates include fiscal earnings, organic sales and adjusted profit measures, cash flow and leverage commentary, restructuring and cost-efficiency programs, product marketing for Schick and Skintimate, and sustainability initiatives such as disposable-razor recycling. Company news also reflects the completed sale of the Feminine Care business and the resulting discontinued-operations presentation.
Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE: EPC) reported Q1 fiscal 2025 results with net sales of $478.4 million, down 2.1% year-over-year, while organic net sales decreased 1.3%. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $0.04 per share, compared to earnings of $0.09 in the prior year quarter.
Key financial metrics include gross profit of $191.6 million with a 40.1% margin, and adjusted EBITDA of $45.9 million, impacted by an $11.2 million unfavorable currency effect. The company returned $38 million to shareholders through $30 million in share repurchases and $8 million in dividends.
By segment, Wet Shave sales decreased 2.4%, Sun and Skin Care increased 4.5%, and Feminine Care declined 11.8%. The company updated its fiscal 2025 outlook, expecting organic net sales growth of 1-3% and adjusted EPS towards the lower end of $3.15-$3.35 range, reflecting increased currency headwinds.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has announced it will release its first quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results before market opening on February 10, 2025. The company will host an investor conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day, led by President and CEO Rod Little, COO Dan Sullivan, and CFO Francesca Weissman.
The webcast will be accessible through the company's website at www.edgewell.com under the Investors section. A replay will be available afterward in the Financial Reports section. Edgewell operates in over 50 markets globally with approximately 6,700 employees, managing popular brands including Schick®, Wilkinson Sword®, Billie®, Playtex®, Banana Boat®, and Wet Ones®.
Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE: EPC) has announced its participation in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference in New York on December 3, 2024, at 8:45 A.M. ET. Rod Little, President and CEO, and Dan Sullivan, COO, will represent the company.
The event will be accessible via live webcast at www.edgewell.com under the Investors section, with a replay available afterward. Edgewell is a consumer products company operating in over 50 markets worldwide with approximately 6,800 employees. Their portfolio includes well-known brands such as Schick®, Wilkinson Sword®, Billie®, Playtex®, Banana Boat®, and Wet Ones®.
Edgewell Personal Care reported fiscal 2024 results with net sales increasing 0.1% to $2,253.7 million and organic net sales up 0.2%. The company's adjusted EPS grew 18% to $3.05, while GAAP EPS decreased 11% to $1.97. During fiscal 2024, Edgewell returned $90 million to shareholders through $59 million in share repurchases and $31 million in dividends. The company ended Q4 with $209 million cash on hand and a 3.1x net debt leverage ratio.
For fiscal 2025, Edgewell projects 1-3% organic net sales growth and 7% adjusted EPS growth (13% at constant currency). The outlook includes expected share repurchases of approximately $90 million and adjusted EBITDA range of $356-368 million.
Edgewell Personal Care Company [NYSE: EPC] will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on November 7, 2024, before the market opens. The company will host an investor conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. President and CEO Rod Little and COO and CFO Dan Sullivan will lead the call.
Interested parties can access the live webcast at www.edgewell.com under the "Investors" and "News and Events" tabs or via the direct link: http://ir.edgewell.com/news-and-events/events. A replay will be available later under the "Financial Reports" and "Quarterly Earnings" tabs.
Edgewell is a leading consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of established brands in shaving, feminine care, and sun and skin care products, operating in over 50 markets globally with approximately 6,800 employees.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has appointed Jessica Spence as President of its North America business, effective October 24, 2024. Spence will lead Edgewell's North American commercial business, reporting directly to CEO Rod Little. With over 20 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, Spence most recently served as President of North America at Suntory Global Spirits. She previously held the position of Chief Commercial Officer at Carlsberg Group.
Rod Little expressed confidence in Spence's ability to strengthen Edgewell's North American business and position the company as a key innovator and disruptor in the industry. Spence shared her enthusiasm for joining Edgewell, highlighting the company's world-class brands and potential for consumer-centric innovation and growth.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has been awarded the SmartWay® Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its outstanding environmental performance in freight and supply chain operations. Edgewell was one of only 18 shipper companies to receive this distinction among SmartWay's 4,000+ Partners.
The company's achievements include:
- 94% of U.S. shipping by volume and distance completed by SmartWay® carriers in FY23
- Maximizing truckloads and consolidating shipments to reduce total freight miles
- Optimizing logistics to advance sustainability objectives
This recognition highlights Edgewell's commitment to efficiency and sustainability in its supply chain operations, demonstrating how environmental responsibility can be a business enabler.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has appointed Stephanie Stahl to its Board of Directors, effective September 10, 2024. This addition expands the board to 11 members. Stahl brings extensive marketing and strategy experience in consumer-driven and sustainability-focused business environments. She has significant expertise in business transformation, post-merger integration, and public board leadership, including M&A, DEI, and activist experience.
Stahl's background includes roles as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Coach, Inc. and Revlon, Inc., and partnership at Boston Consulting Group. She currently serves on the boards of Dollar Tree, Carter's, and Newell Brands. Edgewell's CEO, Rod Little, expressed confidence that Stahl's consumer goods background will provide valuable perspective as the company executes its strategic priorities.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has announced its participation in a fireside chat at the Barclays 2024 Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston on September 4, 2024, at 3:45 P.M. ET. President and CEO Rod Little, along with COO Dan Sullivan, will be presenting. A live webcast of the event will be accessible on the company's website under the 'Investors' and 'News and Events' tabs.
Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of established brands in personal care products, including Schick®, Wilkinson Sword®, Billie®, Edge®, Skintimate®, Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree®, o.b.®, Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black®, Cremo®, and Wet Ones®. The company operates in over 50 markets globally and employs approximately 6,800 people worldwide.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) reported its Q3 fiscal 2024 results, showing a 0.3% decrease in net sales to $647.8 million, but a 0.6% increase in organic sales. The company experienced significant gross margin expansion, with adjusted gross margin increasing by 160 basis points. GAAP EPS decreased 4% to $0.98, while adjusted EPS increased 23% to $1.22. Edgewell updated its full-year outlook, now expecting organic net sales growth of approximately 1% (down from 2%) and adjusted EPS of approximately $3.00 (up from $2.80-$3.00). The company's performance was driven by strong international growth and robust performance in Sun Care and Grooming, offset by declines in North America Wet Shave and Feminine Care.