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Perrigo Co. plc: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 lowered, 13 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Core sales fell 3.1%: Core net sales were $907 million, down 3.1%, and organic net sales were down 3.5%. Management attributed this to softer consumption against a higher prior-year period and lower retail inventory. Source
  • Core adjusted EPS down 20.7%: Core adjusted diluted EPS was $0.46, down 20.7%. All In adjusted diluted EPS was $0.50, down 12.3%. Source
  • Self Care operating income down 16.2%: Self Care net sales were $577 million, down 3.7%. Segment operating income fell 16.2% to $79 million, with a 0.5% favorable currency effect on sales. Source
  • All In gross margin down 370 basis points: Reported All In gross margin was 30.7%, down 370 basis points. The company cited lower volumes mainly in Self Care, under absorption and unfavorable mix, partly offset by Infant Formula productivity and a tariff recovery. Source
  • Debt reduced to $3.3 billion: Total debt was $3.3 billion at June 27, against $400 million of cash. The prior release showed total debt of $3.6 billion and cash of $357 million at March 28. Source
  • Interim CEO now leads company: Albert Manzone is Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. The prior release named Patrick Lockwood-Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer. Source
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance and expects second-half results to benefit from easing under absorption, more favorable category comparisons and continued cost savings. Source
  • Under absorption EPS hit recognized so far: Management said about $0.26 of the expected All In EPS impact was recognized in the first quarter and $0.18 in the second, with the full-year impact still approximately $0.60. Source

“We are becoming a more focused consumer self-care company, and are making progress in strengthening the underlying fundamentals of our business.”

Albert Manzone, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
All In net sales growth SourceFiscal 2026(5.5)% to (1.5)%Kept
Core net sales growth SourceFiscal 2026(3.0)% to +1.0%Kept
Core organic net sales growth SourceFiscal 2026(3.5)% to +0.5%Kept
All In adjusted gross margin SourceFiscal 202636.5% to 37.5%Kept
Core adjusted gross margin SourceFiscal 202639.0% to 40.0%Kept
All In adjusted operating margin SourceFiscal 202612.5% to 13.5%Kept
Core adjusted operating margin SourceFiscal 202615.0% to 16.0%Kept
All In adjusted diluted EPS SourceFiscal 2026$2.00 to $2.30Kept
Core adjusted diluted EPS SourceFiscal 2026$2.25 to $2.55Kept
Planned under absorption impact on All In EPS SourceFiscal 2026approximately $0.60Kept
Net interest expense SourceFiscal 2026approximately $156 millionKept
Adjusted effective tax rate SourceFiscal 2026approximately 18.0%Lowered from approximately 20.0%
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding SourceFiscal 2026approximately 139.3 millionLowered from approximately 140.5 million
Net leverage SourceFiscal 2026of, or slightly lower than, approximately 4.0 times adjusted EBITDAKept
Cash from operating activities as a percentage of adjusted net income SourceFiscal 2026mid-60% rangeKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, which the prior quarter release had also maintained, and continues to expect a sequentially stronger second half. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Two other assumptions moved: the adjusted effective tax rate fell to approximately 18.0% from 20.0%, and adjusted weighted average shares fell to approximately 139.3 million from 140.5 million. Source
  • Ended: The Dermacosmetics sale was completed in the quarter, as described in the prior release as completed after quarter end, and the company recorded a gain on the divestiture. Source
  • New: The company is also reviewing its Oral Care business. The prior release referred only to a strategic review of Infant Formula. Source
  • New: Albert Manzone is named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. The prior release named Patrick Lockwood-Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Core sales fell 3.1%: Core net sales were $907 million, down 3.1%, and organic net sales were down 3.5%. Management attributed this to softer consumption against a higher prior-year period and lower retail inventory. Source
  • All In sales down 3.2%: All In net sales were $1.02 billion, down 3.2%. Infant Formula growth of 23.1% was more than offset by divestitures. Source
  • Core adjusted EPS down 20.7%: Core adjusted diluted EPS was $0.46, down 20.7%. All In adjusted diluted EPS was $0.50, down 12.3%. Source
  • Reported EPS lifted by gain: Reported diluted EPS was $0.63 against $0.00. The company cited the Dermacosmetics sale gain, and the lapping of prior-year Infant Formula production variability and restructuring costs. Source

Segments and product lines

  • Self Care operating income down 16.2%: Self Care net sales were $577 million, down 3.7%. Segment operating income fell 16.2% to $79 million, with a 0.5% favorable currency effect on sales. Source
  • Specialty Care profit down 27.9%: Specialty Care sales fell 2.8% to $227 million on Skin Health, lower store brand Minoxidil and a difficult Mederma comparison. Segment operating income fell 27.9% to $48 million. Source
  • Women's Health growth offsets: Women's Health growth, led by Opill and ellaOne, partly offset the Skin Health decline within Specialty Care. Source
  • Infant Formula sales up 23.1%: Infant Formula sales rose 23.1% to $101 million. Segment operating income was $4 million, against a $12 million loss in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • All Other sales fell on divestitures: All Other sales fell 16.9%, mainly on divestitures. Segment operating income rose 0.5% to $26 million on a tariff recovery and Oral Care productivity. Source

“While mindful of an uncertain consumer and macroeconomic environment, we are continuing to gain market share, streamline our portfolio, and strengthen our balance sheet.”

Albert Manzone, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Costs, margins and pricing

  • All In gross margin down 370 basis points: Reported All In gross margin was 30.7%, down 370 basis points. The company cited lower volumes mainly in Self Care, under absorption and unfavorable mix, partly offset by Infant Formula productivity and a tariff recovery. Source
  • Core gross margin fell 250 basis points: Core adjusted gross margin fell 250 basis points to 37.0%. A tariff recovery and gross margin from innovation and share gains partly offset the pressure. Source
  • Operational Enhancement Program trims costs: Core adjusted operating margin fell 160 basis points to 13.0%, mainly on gross profit flow through. Lower operating expenses from the Operational Enhancement Program partly offset the decline. Source
  • Reported operating margin at 2.3%: Reported operating margin was 2.3%, against 4.3%. The company cited unfavorable gross profit flow through, partly offset by lower administrative expenses. Source
  • Adjusted tax rate rose: The reported effective tax rate was 16.0%. The adjusted effective tax rate rose 60 basis points to 17.5%. Source

Demand and retail inventory

  • Consumption softness and lower inventory: Core results reflected softer consumption against a higher prior-year period and lower retail inventory. Pricing declined 0.7% and volume/mix decreased 2.4%. Source
  • Consumption improved through quarter: The company said consumption trends improved through the quarter, and that it continued to gain share in key categories through innovation and commercial execution. Source
  • Slow summer seasons and European destocking: A slower start to certain summer seasonal categories, together with continued retail inventory reductions, weighed on Self Care sales, most notably in Europe. Source

“At the same time, we remain focused on converting our operational progress into sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.”

Albert Manzone, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Portfolio and strategic reviews

  • Dermacosmetics sale completed: The Dermacosmetics sale closed and produced a gain of $129.4 million on divestiture. Roughly $359 million of cash proceeds was received, with the substantial majority applied to debt reduction. Source
  • Infant Formula and Oral Care under review: Strategic reviews of Infant Formula and Oral Care are continuing. The release gives no timing for conclusions on either review. Source
  • Core basis separates go-forward business: Results are now reported on both All In and Core bases. Core excludes Infant Formula and previously announced divestitures. Source

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow positive in quarter: Operating cash flow was $83 million in the second quarter, after a six-month operating outflow of $31.0 million. Source
  • Debt reduced to $3.3 billion: Total debt was $3.3 billion at June 27, against $400 million of cash. The prior release showed total debt of $3.6 billion and cash of $357 million at March 28. Source
  • Capital spending and dividends: Capital expenditures were $14 million in the quarter, and the company returned $40 million to shareholders through dividends. Source

Leadership and Three-S plan

  • Interim CEO now leads company: Albert Manzone is Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. The prior release named Patrick Lockwood-Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer. Source
  • Three-S plan execution continued: The company said it continued to execute the Three-S plan through the quarter, covering areas within its control, operational performance, the portfolio and debt reduction. Source
  • Store-brand and European share gains: The headline cites market share growth in U.S. store-brand OTC and key European brands as evidence of Three-S plan progress. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance and expects second-half results to benefit from easing under absorption, more favorable category comparisons and continued cost savings. Source
  • Under absorption EPS hit recognized so far: Management said about $0.26 of the expected All In EPS impact was recognized in the first quarter and $0.18 in the second, with the full-year impact still approximately $0.60. Source
  • Second-half interest and cost drivers: Management listed lower interest expense, continued Operational Enhancement Program cost benefits and key growth initiatives as second-half support. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • Infant Formula and Oral Care reviews continue: Strategic reviews of both businesses are continuing, with no timing given for their conclusion. Source
  • Second-half improvement expected: Management expects a sequentially stronger second half for 2026, supported by moderating under absorption, easier category comparisons and continued execution. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Research and development expense (three months) Source$23.7 million
In-process R&D asset impairment (three months) Source$1.0 million

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said category softness and macroeconomic headwinds affected results in the quarter. Source
  • External: Management said it continues to monitor the consumer and macroeconomic environment closely. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The prior release described the Dermacosmetics divestiture as completed after quarter end. This release describes the previously announced sale as completed. Source
  • Met: The prior release said proceeds were expected to support debt reduction. This release says the substantial majority of the proceeds was applied toward debt reduction. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release maintained full-year 2026 guidance. This release reaffirms it. Source
  • Not stated: The impact was flagged in the prior release. Management still expects about $0.60 for 2026, with $0.18 recognized in the second quarter. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release expected retailer inventory levels to stabilize as consumption improves. This release reports continued retail inventory reductions, most notably in Europe.

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.