Edgewell Personal Care Reports Q1 Earnings

Company sees strength in North America sun care offset by international softness

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Edgewell Personal Care reported its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, which came in modestly ahead of internal expectations. The company saw strength in North America, particularly earlier-than-anticipated sun care shipments, offsetting expected softness in international markets. Management also emphasized that the company has now closed the sale of its feminine care business to Essity.

Why it matters

Edgewell's Q1 results provide insight into the company's performance and strategic direction following the divestiture of its feminine care business. The strength in North America sun care and weakness in international markets highlight the shifting dynamics in the personal care industry.

The details

On a consolidated basis, Edgewell reported organic net sales declined 30 basis points, adjusted EPS was $0.03, and adjusted EBITDA was $38 million, each better than the company's outlook. On a continuing operations basis, organic net sales declined 50 basis points. North America organic net sales grew just under 1% as meaningful sun care growth combined with strong grooming growth, partially offset by declines in wet shave and skin. Internationally, the company saw declines tied to timing and phasing, including product development phasing in Japan and lower sun care sales in distributor markets.

  • Edgewell reported its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results.

The players

Edgewell Personal Care

A global consumer products company specializing in personal care, sun care, shaving and feminine care solutions.

Essity

The company that acquired Edgewell's feminine care business.

Chris Gough

Investor Relations Vice President at Edgewell Personal Care.

Fran Weissman

Chief Financial Officer at Edgewell Personal Care.

Rod Little

Chief Executive Officer at Edgewell Personal Care.

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