Edgewell Personal Care Co. (EPC)

Several events influenced Edgewell Personal Care Co.'s stock price between August 2025 and February 2026. Edgewell was recognized as the #1 employer in Connecticut for the third consecutive year in August 2025. S&P Global Ratings downgraded Edgewell's credit rating in November 2025 due to weaker financial results. In November 2025, the company announced the sale of its Feminine Care business to Essity for $340 million and implemented a strategy to manage raw material pricing with Chinese suppliers. The company surpassed Q3 CY2025 revenue expectations, but profit per share fell below estimates. Essity finalized the acquisition of Edgewell's feminine care business in February 2026. Analysts have issued a consensus "Hold" rating for the stock, which experienced a significant decline of 39.52% from February 3, 2025, to February 2, 2026.

Demand for Edgewell Personal Care's products exhibits seasonality. Sun care products experience high seasonality, with sales peaking from late winter through mid-summer in the United States. Women's wet shave products also show moderate seasonality during the spring and summer months. Feminine protection products tend to have steady demand, balancing the seasonal fluctuations of sun and shave products. The company utilizes its revolving credit agreement to manage seasonal borrowing needs.

Edgewell Personal Care Co. is a global consumer products company established in 2015 as a spin-off from Energizer Holdings' personal care division. The company operates through three segments: Wet Shave, Sun and Skin Care, and formerly Feminine Care. The Wet Shave segment includes razors and refill blades under brands like Schick and Wilkinson Sword. The Sun and Skin Care segment features brands like Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic. The Feminine Care business, including brands like Playtex and Stayfree, was sold to Essity in February 2026.

Edgewell Personal Care has a broad global presence, operating in over 20 countries and distributing products in more than 50 countries. Key markets for wet shave products include the U.S., Canada, Japan, Germany, France, and the U.K. International businesses contribute approximately 45% of the company's total sales.

Edgewell Personal Care maintained a positive brand reputation between February 2025 and February 2026. The company was recognized as the #1 employer in Connecticut in August 2025. Edgewell secured patents for a razor cartridge design and sun care products and had a patent application published for a razor and case. The company is committed to sustainability through its "Sustainable Care 2030" strategy. The sale of its feminine care business was viewed positively for its potential to improve credit and margins.

The ownership structure of Edgewell Personal Care Co. is primarily composed of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutional investors hold approximately 30.87% of the company's stock, while insiders own about 1.39%, and public companies and individual investors account for 30.11%. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., and Vanguard Group Inc. Among individual investors, Charles Brandes holds the largest number of shares.