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Edgewell Personal Care Co.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 raised, 3 lowered, 1 new, 7 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose slightly, organic sales fell: Organic net sales fell 2.4%, or $12.6 million, while currency added $15.5 million to reported net sales of $519.5 million. Source
  • Adjusted EPS fell to $0.60: Adjusted EPS were $0.60 against $0.69 a year earlier, including a $0.04 unfavorable currency impact. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.09. Source
  • Wet Shave profit fell 27.7%: Wet Shave net sales rose 3.0% to $294.1 million, while segment profit fell 27.7% to $33.7 million. Organic segment profit was down 26.2%. Source
  • Sun Care lower on order timing: Sun Care organic sales fell 8.4% on lower volumes, which management described as expected because orders moved into the first quarter. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin fell 310bp: Adjusted gross margin fell to 43.4%. Productivity saved about 220 basis points, more than offset by about 420 basis points of core inflation and tariffs. Source
  • Cash and revolver capacity at quarter end: Cash on hand was $299.7 million at quarter end, with $418.8 million available under the U.S. revolving credit facility, and adjusted net debt leverage was 4.0x. Source
  • Restructuring charges of $23.0 million: Pre-tax restructuring and related charges were $23.0 million in the quarter, in support of cost efficiency and effectiveness programs. Source

“As we look ahead, we are committed to executing against our four strategic priorities”

Rod Little, President and Chief Executive Officer of Edgewell Personal Care

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Reported net sales growth SourceFiscal 20260.8% to 3.8%Raised from 0.5% to 3.5%
Currency impact on net sales SourceFiscal 2026180-basis point positive impactRaised from 150-basis point positive impact
Organic net sales SourceFiscal 20261.0% decrease to 2.0% increaseKept
GAAP EPS SourceFiscal 2026flat to $0.40Lowered from $0.55 to $0.95
Adjusted EPS SourceFiscal 2026$1.70 to $2.10Kept
Adjusted gross margin change SourceFiscal 2026increase of approximately 50-basis pointsLowered from increase of approximately 60-basis points
Adjusted operating margin change SourceFiscal 2026decrease of approximately 60-basis pointsLowered from decrease of approximately 50-basis points
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal 2026$245 to $265 millionKept
Other income/expense, net SourceFiscal 2026approximately $21 million incomeRaised from $20 million income
Interest expense associated with debt SourceFiscal 2026approximately $70 millionKept
Adjusted effective tax rate SourceFiscal 2026approximately 22% to 23%Kept
Capital expenditures SourceFiscal 20263.0% to 3.5% of net salesKept
Adjusted free cash flow SourceFiscal 2026$80 to $110 millionKept
Adjusted net debt leverage SourceFiscal year end 20263.3x to 3.5xNew
Restructuring and repositioning pre-tax charges SourceFiscal 2026approximately $90 millionRaised from $65 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Reported net sales growth range raised to 0.8% to 3.8%, from 0.5% to 3.5%, and currency impact raised to 180 basis points. Source
  • Guidance lowered: GAAP EPS range lowered to flat to $0.40, from $0.55 to $0.95, reflecting higher estimated restructuring and legal costs. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Adjusted gross margin increase trimmed to about 50 basis points, from about 60 basis points. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Adjusted operating margin decline widened to about 60 basis points, from about 50 basis points. Source
  • Guidance raised: Pre-tax restructuring and repositioning charges raised to about $90 million, from $65 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Other income, net expected at about $21 million, up from $20 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted EPS range of $1.70 to $2.10 retained. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted EBITDA range of $245 to $265 million retained. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Sales rose slightly, organic sales fell: Organic net sales fell 2.4%, or $12.6 million, while currency added $15.5 million to reported net sales of $519.5 million. Source
  • Adjusted EPS fell to $0.60: Adjusted EPS were $0.60 against $0.69 a year earlier, including a $0.04 unfavorable currency impact. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.09. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined year on year: Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $73.8 million, against $84.7 million, with a $2.7 million unfavorable currency impact. Source
  • Operating margin compressed sharply: Operating income was $18.4 million, 3.5% of sales, against $49.0 million, or 9.5%. Adjusted operating income was $49.4 million, 9.5% of sales, versus $66.0 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Wet Shave profit fell 27.7%: Wet Shave net sales rose 3.0% to $294.1 million, while segment profit fell 27.7% to $33.7 million. Organic segment profit was down 26.2%. Source
  • Sun and Skin Care profit declined: Sun and Skin Care net sales fell 2.5% to $225.4 million, and segment profit fell 6.3% to $47.6 million, with organic profit down 8.7%. Source
  • North America organic sales fell: North America organic sales declined 4.8%, with lower Wet Shave and Sun Care volumes, partly offset by Grooming volume growth. Source
  • International organic sales grew: International organic growth was 1.0%, largely from Wet Shave volume, with favorable pricing in Wet Shave and Sun Care. Source

“allowing us to allocate capital to the categories and markets where we have clear competitive advantages”

Rod Little, President and Chief Executive Officer of Edgewell Personal Care

Brands, products and demand

  • Cremo, Hawaiian Tropic and Billie cited: Management cited continued momentum in Cremo, Hawaiian Tropic and Billie, which it linked to improved execution and innovation resonating with consumers. Source
  • Grooming sales grew on volume: Grooming sales increased 6.3%, with volume growth led by Cremo. Source
  • Sun Care lower on order timing: Sun Care organic sales fell 8.4% on lower volumes, which management described as expected because orders moved into the first quarter. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Adjusted gross margin fell 310bp: Adjusted gross margin fell to 43.4%. Productivity saved about 220 basis points, more than offset by about 420 basis points of core inflation and tariffs. Source
  • Mix and promotions weighed on margin: Unfavorable mix and promotional levels, net of pricing, cut about 70 basis points of gross margin, and currency cut about 40 basis points. Source
  • Advertising and promotion spending eased: A&P expense was $58.6 million, or 11.3% of net sales, against $59.9 million, or 11.6%, in the prior year quarter. Source
  • SG&A rose on consulting and currency: Adjusted SG&A was 20.1% of sales, against 19.6%, driven by higher consulting and corporate expenses and currency, partly offset by lower people costs. Source

“with results ahead of our expectations, driven by improved execution”

Rod Little, President and Chief Executive Officer of Edgewell Personal Care

Cash, debt and capital returns

  • Cash and revolver capacity at quarter end: Cash on hand was $299.7 million at quarter end, with $418.8 million available under the U.S. revolving credit facility, and adjusted net debt leverage was 4.0x. Source
  • Operating cash use widened slightly: Cash used for operating activities was $71.6 million for the six months, against $70.5 million, with lower earnings partly offset by working capital. Source
  • Buybacks and dividends in quarter: The company repurchased about 0.7 million shares for $15.8 million and paid $7.1 million in dividends, returning $22.9 million in the quarter. Source
  • About $85 million left for buybacks: About $85 million remained available for share repurchase under the 2025 authorization at March 31, 2026. Source

Restructuring and portfolio

  • Restructuring charges of $23.0 million: Pre-tax restructuring and related charges were $23.0 million in the quarter, in support of cost efficiency and effectiveness programs. Source
  • Wet Shave operations being consolidated: Management said the restructuring includes further consolidation of Wet Shave operations, aimed at manufacturing and supply chain efficiency. Source
  • Feminine Care reported as discontinued: Reported results are on a continuing-operations basis, excluding Feminine Care, which is treated as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations produced a $14.6 million loss in the quarter. Source

Interest, other income and tax

  • Interest expense down on paydown: Interest expense associated with debt was $17.9 million, against $20.2 million, after the revolver was paid down with Feminine Care sale proceeds. Source
  • Other income includes transition services: Other income, net was $7.4 million, including $6.7 million of transition services agreement income. Currency hedge and remeasurement losses were $0.9 million. Source
  • Six-month tax rate lower: The six-month adjusted effective tax rate was 24.9%, down from 33.6%. The GAAP rate was 13.1%, reflecting more favorable discrete and unusual items. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 May 2026

  • Dividend payment date set: The $0.15 quarterly dividend is payable July 9, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2026. Source
  • Return to organic growth expected: Management said its priorities underpin confidence in returning to organic growth, expanding margins and improving cash flow over the rest of the year and beyond. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Cash used for operating activities rose with lower earnings, and adjusted net debt leverage stood at 4.0x at quarter end. Source
  • Demand: North America organic sales declined on lower volumes in Wet Shave and Sun Care, with Grooming volume growth only partly offsetting. Source
  • Operational: Further consolidation of Wet Shave operations and related restructuring actions are part of the fiscal 2026 plan. Source
  • Regulatory: Management attributed the lower GAAP EPS range to higher estimated restructuring and legal costs. Source
  • External: Gross margin was pressured by inflation and tariffs, which productivity savings only partly offset. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the Sun Care volume decline was as expected, due to orders pulled into the first quarter. Source
  • Not stated: Management referred to the fiscal 2026 restructuring and repositioning actions it had previously discussed. Source

Other quarters

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