Edgewell divests unit behind Stayfree, Playtex to Sweden's Essity for $340 million
Edgewell sells North American feminine care business to Essity for $340 million.
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Edgewell sells North American feminine care business to Essity for $340 million.
View signal analysis →EPC's stock nears five-year low after weak financial outlook. Fiscal 2025 EPS expectations cut from $3.15-$3.35 to $2.85-$3.05. Sales dropped across all categories, particularly in feminine care. Consumer spending slowdown linked to macroeconomic uncertainty and tariffs. Net income fell 19.4%, marking a second consecutive quarterly miss.
View signal analysis →EPC's Q3 revenue dropped 0.3% but organic growth was positive. Net income slightly decreased; gross profit margin improved amid cost challenges. EPC's Wet Shave segment struggles; Sun and Skin Care shows strong growth potential. Shares remain attractively priced versus peers despite recent stock pullback. Management's guidance indicates improved bottom-line performance for the year.
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