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Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.: Q2 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 7 lowered, 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose on acquisitions: Second-quarter revenue was $336.3 million, up 22.7%, including $65.1 million from the Breathe Right and LaCorium acquisitions. Excluding acquisitions and currency, revenue fell 1.6%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose, GAAP EPS fell: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.13 against $1.07; GAAP diluted EPS was $0.53 against $0.86. Adjustments included acquisition, Pillar5 and debt-extinguishment costs. Source
  • Clear Eyes sales declined; supply limited: Clear Eyes sales declined in the quarter and first half. Production variability at Pillar5 is expected to reduce product availability and revenue in the second half. Source
  • GAAP gross margin fell: GAAP gross margin was 51.3% against 55.3%. Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin was 57.7% against 55.3%, excluding inventory step-up and Pillar5 remediation overhead. Source
  • First-half free cash flow lower: First-half operating cash flow was $108.7 million, against $136.5 million. Adjusted free cash flow was $123.0 million, against $133.6 million. Source
  • Net debt near $2 billion: Net debt was approximately $2 billion at September 30, 2026, on $2,110 million of debt principal less $46.5 million of cash. Source
  • Medium-term targets stated: Management described its medium-term targets of about 10% annual revenue growth, about 8% annual EPS growth and nearly $900 million of aggregate free cash flow over three years. Source

“We are updating our fiscal 2027 outlook for revenues to $1,280 million to $1,290 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.48 to $4.55”

Ron Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefiscal 2027$1,280 to $1,290 millionLowered from $1,290 to $1,315 million
Adjusted diluted EPS Sourcefiscal 2027$4.48 to $4.55Lowered from $4.55 to $4.65
Adjusted free cash flow Sourcefiscal 2027$265 million or moreLowered from $270 million or more
Organic revenue growth Sourcefiscal 2027~ FlatLowered from +1.0% to +3.0%
Projected GAAP diluted EPS Sourcefiscal 2027$3.53 to $3.60Lowered from $4.18 to $4.28
Projected GAAP operating cash flow Sourcefiscal 2027$269 millionLowered from $277 million
Projected non-GAAP free cash flow Sourcefiscal 2027$243 millionLowered from $251 million
Acquisition and other costs paid Sourcefiscal 2027$22 millionRaised from $19 million
Pillar5 costs in adjusted EPS Sourcefiscal 2027$0.30 per shareRaised from $0.13 per share
Acquisition costs in adjusted EPS Sourcefiscal 2027$0.64 per shareRaised from $0.24 per share
Medium-term plan Sourcethree years (medium term)approximately 10% annual revenue growth; approximately 8% annual EPS growth; nearly $900 million aggregate free cash flowNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 revenue and adjusted diluted EPS ranges were lowered, and adjusted free cash flow and organic growth guidance were also lowered. Source
  • Guidance kept: Management said guidance for the rest of the portfolio is unchanged, with the base business delivering growth. Source
  • New: Medium-term targets were stated for about 10% annual revenue growth, about 8% annual EPS growth and nearly $900 million of aggregate free cash flow over three years. Source
  • New: Pillar5 is described as an acquisition providing vertical integration of the eye care supply chain. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose on acquisitions: Second-quarter revenue was $336.3 million, up 22.7%, including $65.1 million from the Breathe Right and LaCorium acquisitions. Excluding acquisitions and currency, revenue fell 1.6%. Source
  • First-half organic growth was modest: First-half organic revenue rose 0.7%, as broad demand more than offset a Clear Eyes decline. Second-quarter organic revenue fell 1.6%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose, GAAP EPS fell: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.13 against $1.07; GAAP diluted EPS was $0.53 against $0.86. Adjustments included acquisition, Pillar5 and debt-extinguishment costs. Source
  • First-half adjusted EPS rose: First-half adjusted diluted EPS was $2.11 against $2.02, on revenue up 15.0% to $602.0 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • North American OTC grew on acquisitions: North American OTC revenue rose 17.8% to $271.8 million, with $47.5 million from acquisitions. First-half segment revenue was $498.0 million. Source
  • International OTC revenue rose 48.7%: International OTC revenue rose 48.7% to $64.5 million. First-half International revenue was $104.0 million, up about 30%. Source
  • Segment contribution margins reported: Contribution margin was $98.3 million for North American OTC and $22.0 million for International OTC, $120.3 million combined, before other operating expenses of $39.6 million. Source

“It's important to note that our outlook for the remainder of the portfolio is unchanged, with the base business delivering growth and our recent acquisitions on track to deliver sales and profit consistent with our prior guidance.”

Ron Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer

Products and brands

  • Clear Eyes sales declined; supply limited: Clear Eyes sales declined in the quarter and first half. Production variability at Pillar5 is expected to reduce product availability and revenue in the second half. Source
  • Breathe Right and LaCorium performed as expected: Management said the Breathe Right and LaCorium acquisitions performed as expected in their first full quarter of ownership. Source
  • Hydralyte grew at double digits: Hydralyte sales grew at double digits in the International OTC segment in the second quarter. Source
  • CompoundW and TheraTears sales higher: First-half North American growth was also helped by higher CompoundW and TheraTears sales. Source

Costs and margins

  • GAAP gross margin fell: GAAP gross margin was 51.3% against 55.3%. Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin was 57.7% against 55.3%, excluding inventory step-up and Pillar5 remediation overhead. Source
  • Pillar5 overhead excluded from adjustments: Pillar5 remediation overhead was $7.1 million in the quarter and $14.2 million in the first half, excluded from adjusted gross margin. Source
  • G&A rose on acquisition costs: Second-quarter G&A was $30.9 million against $28.0 million. First-half G&A was $74.2 million, 12.3% of revenue, including $13.5 million of acquisition costs. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose: Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin was 33.6% against 31.7%. Non-GAAP EBITDA margin, before those adjustments, was 26.6% against 31.7%. Source

“We remain confident in our business, the strategic investments we have made over the past twelve months, and our medium-term outlook”

Ron Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer

Demand and consumer backdrop

  • Consumer backdrop described as challenging: Management described the consumer environment as challenging and credited trusted brands and a diversified portfolio. Source
  • Consumption grew across channels: Management said the portfolio performed in line with expectations, with consumption growth across channels including eCommerce. Source
  • Order timing weighed on organic sales: Second-quarter organic revenue reflected an expected headwind from first-quarter order timing and a Clear Eyes decline. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • First-half free cash flow lower: First-half operating cash flow was $108.7 million, against $136.5 million. Adjusted free cash flow was $123.0 million, against $133.6 million. Source
  • Net debt near $2 billion: Net debt was approximately $2 billion at September 30, 2026, on $2,110 million of debt principal less $46.5 million of cash. Source
  • Senior notes refinanced at 6.25%: In July 2026 the company issued $400 million of 6.25% notes due July 2034, replacing the same principal of notes due in fiscal 2028. Source
  • Net interest expense rose versus prior year: Second-quarter net interest expense was $30.0 million, against $10.0 million a year earlier. First-half net interest expense was $44.0 million, against $20.2 million. Source
  • No share repurchases in first half: No common stock was repurchased in the first half of fiscal 2027, against $109.8 million a year earlier. Source

Capital investment and Pillar5

  • Pillar5 added to eye care supply chain: Management described the Pillar5 acquisition as vertical integration of the eye care supply chain and a platform for capacity investment. Source
  • Capital expenditure rose: Capital expenditure was $3.6 million in the second quarter and $7.3 million in the first half, against $2.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Acquisitions used $1.19 billion cash: Acquisitions used $1,193.6 million of cash, net of cash acquired, in the first half, against none a year earlier. Source

Strategy and medium-term plan

  • Medium-term targets stated: Management described its medium-term targets of about 10% annual revenue growth, about 8% annual EPS growth and nearly $900 million of aggregate free cash flow over three years. Source
  • Acquisitions framed as long-term growth: Management described the Breathe Right and LaCorium acquisitions as providing long-term growth opportunities as the brands are integrated into the portfolio. Source
  • Free cash flow tied to debt reduction: Management linked free cash flow to debt reduction and future capital deployment. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Continued Pillar5 investment: Management said it will continue investing in the Pillar5 production site with the aim of consistent quality output. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Hydralyte sales Sourcedouble-digit growth
Clear Eyes sales Sourcedecline (amount not stated)
CompoundW and TheraTears sales Sourcehigher (first six months)

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Clear Eyes supply is limited by production variability at Pillar5, which management expects to reduce second-half availability and revenue. Source
  • Operational: Pillar5 remediation left normal overhead absorption unmet, raising unit costs; management excludes these costs from adjusted results. Source
  • Demand: Management described the consumer environment as challenging. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the recent acquisitions are on track to deliver sales and profit consistent with prior guidance. Source
  • Not stated: In the first-quarter release, management expected the acquisitions to become more accretive to profitability and cash flow over time.
  • Not stated: In the first-quarter release, management said it was well positioned to reduce debt rapidly in the quarters ahead.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.