Wet shave category stabilization or further deterioration - market share trends versus Gillette, Harry's, and private label in North America and Europe
Gross margin trajectory driven by commodity input costs (resins, aluminum, steel for packaging and razor components) and pricing realization
Portfolio optimization actions including potential divestitures of non-core brands or acquisitions in faster-growing categories
E-commerce penetration rates and direct-to-consumer initiatives to offset traditional retail channel pressure
low-to-moderate - Personal care products are consumer staples with relatively inelastic demand during recessions, but Edgewell's categories show some discretionary characteristics. Wet shave and sun care purchases can be deferred or traded down to private label during economic stress. Feminine care is most defensive. The company's -1.3% revenue decline reflects structural category headwinds rather than cyclical weakness, but consumer sentiment affects premium brand purchasing and promotional intensity required to maintain volumes.
Rising interest rates moderately pressure Edgewell through higher debt servicing costs on its leveraged balance sheet (1.05x D/E) and through consumer discretionary spending compression. With minimal free cash flow ($0.0B TTM), the company has limited capacity to delever organically, making refinancing risk relevant if rates remain elevated. Higher rates also compress valuation multiples for low-growth consumer staples, though Edgewell already trades at distressed valuations (0.5x sales, 0.7x book).
Secular decline in wet shave category as consumers shift to electric razors, beard grooming, and subscription services - this core category faces 3-5% annual volume declines in developed markets
Private label penetration across all categories as retailers like Costco, Amazon, and Walmart expand store brands with comparable quality at 30-40% lower price points
E-commerce disruption enabling direct-to-consumer brands (Harry's, Dollar Shave Club) to bypass traditional retail distribution and undercut pricing
value/special situations - The stock trades at distressed valuations (0.5x sales, 0.7x book) attracting deep value investors betting on turnaround execution, portfolio optimization, or potential private equity takeout. Negative ROE and declining fundamentals deter growth and quality investors. The 4.0% FCF yield and low valuation multiples appeal to value screens, but poor momentum (-26.2% 1-year return) limits technical/momentum interest. Recent 24.1% 3-month bounce suggests tactical trading or restructuring speculation.
Trend
-19.7% vs SMA 50 · -19.6% vs SMA 200
Momentum
Heavy distribution on elevated volume — institutions appear to be exiting. Squeeze setups unlikely while selling pressure persists.
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
ANALYST ESTIMATES
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2023 | $2.3B $2.3B–$2.3B | — | $2.45 | — | ±1% | Moderate3 |
FY2024 | $2.3B $2.3B–$2.3B | ▼ -0.0% | $3.00 | ▲ +22.4% | ±1% | High6 |
FY2025 | $2.2B $2.2B–$2.2B | ▼ -2.3% | $2.66 | ▼ -11.6% | ±1% | High5 |
Dividend per payment — last 8 periods
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
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About
we are a global team of 6,000 visionaries, doers, and makers. our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries. together, we re-imagine good mornings and endless summers, beauty and bonding, confidence and determination. from baby to body, edgewell is passionate about making the little moments leading up to the big memories just a little bit easier. simply, we aim to make the products that families rely on more inspired, more personal, and more trustworthy—so they can devote that much more energy to the people they care about most. we are re-imagining personal care. at edgewell personal care, we’re passionate about helping people be at their best when it matters most: whether preparing for a first date, practicing for the big game, or protecting your family on vacation. the edgewell family of brands has a product for everyone -- with well-established brand names such as schick® and wilkinson sword® men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors; ed
| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EPC◀ | $15.93 | -8.45% | $734M | — | -134.0% | 114.2% | 1500 |
| $131.45 | -0.76% | $1.0T | 47.9 | +472.5% | 307.0% | 1520 | |
| $1048.95 | +0.74% | $465.4B | 54.5 | +816.7% | 294.3% | 1507 | |
| $80.82 | +0.46% | $347.7B | 25.4 | +187.0% | 2734.0% | 1508 | |
| $141.57 | -0.80% | $329.7B | 20.5 | +29.2% | 1895.3% | 1486 | |
| $189.61 | -1.17% | $295.5B | 26.7 | +731.3% | 2791.8% | 1509 | |
| $149.12 | +0.30% | $203.8B | 23.3 | +225.5% | 877.3% | 1488 | |
| Sector avg | — | -1.38% | — | 33.0 | +332.6% | 1287.7% | 1503 |