Edgewell Personal Care Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Results for Fiscal 2026: Positive Trends and Future Outlook
Edgewell Personal Care's Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has recently published its financial performance results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2026. The results reflect a significant improvement in the company’s net sales and operational performance throughout the year, particularly in the final quarter.
Key Financial Metrics
During Q4, Edgewell reported net sales of $484.1 million, marking a 3.0% increase compared to the previous year's quarter, while the full year's net sales totalled $1,996.5 million, indicating a 1.8% year-on-year growth. On an organic basis, which excludes currency fluctuations, Q4 sales grew by 3.1%, while the full fiscal year saw an increase of 0.3%.
The company's earnings per share (EPS) also showcased a noteworthy trend, with a reported GAAP EPS of $0.23, a slight decrease from $0.26 in the last year’s quarter. However, the adjusted EPS increased robustly to $0.78, up by 50% compared to $0.52 in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Investment and Capital Allocation
Edgewell ended the fourth quarter with cash on hand of $375.6 million and a revolving credit facility access of $418.8 million, which sets a strong foundation for future growth investments and operational resilience. Additionally, the company returned $6.9 million to shareholders in the form of dividends during this quarter. On November 12, 2026, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share for Q4.
Strategic Comments from Leadership
Rod Little, President and CEO of Edgewell, commented on the company's performance, stating, “Fiscal 2026 was a year of meaningful progress and change for Edgewell, culminating in a strong fourth quarter that reflected continued growth in North America, a return to growth in International and stronger performance across our focus brands.