Royal Bank Of Canada Boosts Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) Price Target to $35.00

Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) had its price objective raised by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $26.00 to $35.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s target price points to a potential upside of 25.55% from the company’s previous close.

Several other analysts also recently issued reports on EPC. Canaccord Genuity Group lifted their price target on shares of Edgewell Personal Care from $32.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Wall Street Zen raised Edgewell Personal Care from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Edgewell Personal Care from $24.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Edgewell Personal Care from $21.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, UBS Group boosted their target price on Edgewell Personal Care from $23.00 to $29.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $29.50.

Edgewell Personal Care Trading Down 4.5%

Shares of Edgewell Personal Care stock traded down $1.32 on Thursday, reaching $27.88. 229,201 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 806,876. The company has a market capitalization of $1.28 billion, a P/E ratio of -16.74 and a beta of 0.39. Edgewell Personal Care has a 52 week low of $15.73 and a 52 week high of $29.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a current ratio of 1.81. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $25.04 and its two-hundred day moving average is $22.18.

Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $570.10 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $574.87 million. Edgewell Personal Care had a negative net margin of 3.69% and a positive return on equity of 6.31%. Edgewell Personal Care’s revenue was down 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.04 earnings per share. Edgewell Personal Care has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.800-2.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Edgewell Personal Care will post 1.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Edgewell Personal Care

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd boosted its position in Edgewell Personal Care by 158.0% during the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 1,486 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 910 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Edgewell Personal Care by 679.9% in the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,279 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 1,115 shares during the period. Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Edgewell Personal Care during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Quadrant Capital Group LLC increased its position in Edgewell Personal Care by 291.9% during the 4th quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 1,975 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,471 shares during the period. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in Edgewell Personal Care by 45.3% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 3,907 shares of the company’s stock worth $67,000 after purchasing an additional 1,218 shares in the last quarter. 91.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Edgewell Personal Care News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Edgewell Personal Care this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal Q3 adjusted EPS was $0.72, above the $0.64 analyst consensus. Management also said adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA exceeded expectations, while North American performance improved meaningfully. Edgewell Personal Care Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Organic net sales returned to growth, suggesting improving underlying demand despite weakness in reported revenue. The company maintained the midpoint of its full-year adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA outlook, with fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $1.80 to $2.00. Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Edgewell declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, equivalent to $0.60 annually and an indicated yield of about 2.1%. The dividend is scheduled for October 8 for shareholders of record September 9.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management will participate in a fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity 46th Annual Growth Conference on August 11 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Additional commentary on brand demand, margins and the outlook could provide a near-term catalyst. Canaccord Genuity Conference Announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue of $570.1 million missed the $574.9 million consensus estimate and declined 9.1% year over year. EPS also fell from $1.04 in the prior-year quarter, and the company continues to report a negative net margin.

About Edgewell Personal Care

Edgewell Personal Care Inc, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is a global consumer products company specializing in personal care, sun care, shaving and feminine care solutions. The company emerged as a spin-off from Energizer Holdings’ personal care division, listing its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “EPC.” Edgewell’s portfolio comprises well-known brands that cater to everyday personal grooming and protection needs.

In the shaving segment, Edgewell markets razors and refill blades under brands such as Schick and Wilkinson Sword, targeting both men’s and women’s grooming categories.