EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE COMPANY
Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) is a US-based maker of mass-market personal care brands — notably Schick/Wilkinson Sword razors, Playtex, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic. With a market cap of roughly $920m, the company has been focused on stabilising sales, improving margins and expanding e-commerce alongside traditional retail. Investors should know Edgewell operates in a competitive, low-margin consumer segment where brand recognition, product innovation and trade promotions matter. The business can be sensitive to retail inventory cycles, commodity costs and shifting consumer preferences. Management has pursued cost savings, portfolio optimisation and occasional divestments to strengthen cash flow, but execution risk remains. Historically the company has returned cash to shareholders at times, though dividends and buybacks depend on the board’s decisions. This summary is for general education only and not personal advice; values can rise or fall and past performance does not guarantee future returns.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts suggest buying Edgewell's stock as they see good growth potential ahead.
Financial Health
Edgewell Personal Care Company is generating solid revenue and cash flow while maintaining healthy profit margins.
Dividend
Edgewell's dividend yield of 3.45% is decent for investors seeking regular income. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $30 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Brand portfolio strength
Edgewell’s recognisable brands can support steady sales, but growth depends on product innovation and changing consumer preferences.
Distribution mix
A combination of retail and e-commerce channels offers reach and resilience, though shifts in retail patterns may pressure volumes and margins.
Turnaround and risks
Management is focused on cost savings and portfolio optimisation to improve margins, but execution risk and market volatility remain important considerations.
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