Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE:EPC) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages

Shares of Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE:EPC) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the eight brokerages that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have issued a hold recommendation and three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $31.6667.

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on EPC shares. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Edgewell Personal Care from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Morgan Stanley set a $31.00 price target on shares of Edgewell Personal Care in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Edgewell Personal Care from $29.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Edgewell Personal Care from $24.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group increased their target price on shares of Edgewell Personal Care from $32.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th.

Edgewell Personal Care Stock Down 4.1%

EPC opened at $28.00 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.29 billion, a P/E ratio of -14.00 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.84 and a quick ratio of 1.07. The company’s 50-day moving average is $25.25 and its 200 day moving average is $22.24. Edgewell Personal Care has a fifty-two week low of $15.73 and a fifty-two week high of $29.95.

Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.08. Edgewell Personal Care had a negative net margin of 4.55% and a positive return on equity of 5.76%. The business had revenue of $570.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $574.87 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.04 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Edgewell Personal Care has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.800-2.000 EPS. Research analysts expect that Edgewell Personal Care will post 1.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Edgewell Personal Care Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 9th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 9th. Edgewell Personal Care’s dividend payout ratio is presently -35.93%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Edgewell Personal Care

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EPC. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd boosted its holdings in Edgewell Personal Care by 158.0% in the fourth quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 1,486 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 910 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Edgewell Personal Care by 679.9% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,279 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 1,115 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC purchased a new position in Edgewell Personal Care in the second quarter worth about $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in Edgewell Personal Care during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its holdings in Edgewell Personal Care by 291.9% in the 4th quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 1,975 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,471 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.91% of the company’s stock.

Key Edgewell Personal Care News

Here are the key news stories impacting Edgewell Personal Care this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised price targets. RBC lifted its target from $26 to $35 and upgraded its view to “outperform,” while UBS raised its target from $29 to $32 but maintained a “neutral” rating. The revisions suggest analysts see additional upside following Edgewell’s results. Benzinga analyst price target reports
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings exceeded expectations. Fiscal third-quarter adjusted EPS was $0.72, above the $0.64 consensus estimate. Management also said organic net sales returned to growth and North American performance improved meaningfully. Edgewell fiscal third-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: Management maintained its full-year earnings outlook. Fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance remains $1.80–$2.00, broadly consistent with analyst expectations, while reported revenue guidance was approximately $2.3 billion. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, representing an indicated yield of about 2.1%.
• Neutral Sentiment: Edgewell will present at an investor conference. The company plans to participate in a Canaccord Genuity fireside chat on August 11, which could provide further details on its turnaround, sales trends and outlook. Canaccord Genuity conference announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and prior-year earnings declined. Quarterly revenue was $570.1 million, below the $574.9 million consensus and down 9.1% year over year. EPS also fell from $1.04 to $0.72, highlighting continued pressure on the business despite the earnings beat. Edgewell earnings report

Edgewell Personal Care Company Profile

Edgewell Personal Care Inc, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is a global consumer products company specializing in personal care, sun care, shaving and feminine care solutions. The company emerged as a spin-off from Energizer Holdings’ personal care division, listing its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “EPC.” Edgewell’s portfolio comprises well-known brands that cater to everyday personal grooming and protection needs.

In the shaving segment, Edgewell markets razors and refill blades under brands such as Schick and Wilkinson Sword, targeting both men’s and women’s grooming categories.