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- **Strategic Restructuring**: Divesting feminine care to focus on high-margin shave, sun, and skincare. FY2026 international sales growth expected to offset flat North America performance.
- **Financial Resilience**: FY2025 adjusted EBITDA $290M, FY2026 outlook flat at $290M-$310M despite $25M tariff headwind. Free cash flow targets $115M-$145M.
- **Growth Drivers**: 70% of markets showing stable or improving share, with Hawaiian Tropic leading sun care innovation. FY2026 A&P spend increases to 11.8% of sales.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: 310 basis points productivity savings offset 270 basis points inflation, but FY2026 Q1 gross margin expected to decline 270 basis points.
- **Debt Reduction**: Proceeds from feminine care sale to reduce leverage to 3x, supporting long-term financial flexibility.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Organic Sales Growth**: 2.5% for Q4 FY2025, driven by international markets (6.9% growth) and stabilization in North America. North America wet shave sales declined 1%, while sun care and grooming grew 10% and 9%, respectively.
- **Strategic Focus**: Divesting feminine care to focus on shave, sun, skincare, and grooming. International markets (40% of sales) are expected to grow mid-single-digit in FY2026.
- **Innovation Successes**: Billie expanded to Australia, Schick launched premium skincare in Japan, and Hawaiian Tropic saw 25% growth in Wet Ones. 70% of measured markets now show growth or stable share.
- **Productivity**: Delivered 270 basis points of gross savings in FY2025, targeting 310 basis points in FY2026 through supply chain optimization and tariff mitigation.
- **North America Transformation**: Streamlined U.S. commercial org, increased A&P spend on 5 core brands (Schick, Billie, Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat, Cremo), and focus on profitable growth post-2027.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **FY2025 Results**: Organic sales down 1.3%, adjusted EBITDA $290M, free cash flow $118M. Adjusted EPS $0.68 vs. $0.72 prior year, impacted by $0.19 currency headwinds.
- **FY2026 Outlook**: Organic sales -1% to +2%, adjusted EBITDA flat at $290M-$310M, adjusted EPS $2.15-$2.55. Key drivers:
  - **Gross Margin**: 60 basis points accretion (310 basis points productivity vs. 270 basis points inflation). FY2026 Q1 expected to be down 270 basis points due to inflation and transitory costs.
  - **A&P Spend**: +70 basis points to 11.8% of sales, focused on brand activation.
  - **Tariffs**: $25M net impact, partially mitigated by pricing in international markets.
  - **Free Cash Flow**: $115M-$145M, driven by working capital improvements.
- **Feminine Care Divestiture**: Expected Q1 2026 close, proceeds to reduce debt and support core brands. Annualized impact: $0.40-$0.50 EPS reduction, offset by $35M-$45M EBITDA from transition services.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Category Growth Assumptions**: Low single-digit category growth, with 70% of markets showing stable or improving share. Sun care planned for low single-digit growth, shave flat to slightly up, grooming leading at 9%+.
- **Profit Flexibility**: Plan includes $25M tariff headwind, but flexibility to adjust A&P if needed. FY2026 phasing: 2/3 of EBITDA in H2, 3/4 of EPS in H2 due to tax timing.
- **Innovation Momentum**: Hawaiian Tropic's 25% growth driven by new campaign and formulations. Banana Boat re-launching with enhanced marketing in Q2 2026.
- **Debt Reduction**: Proceeds from feminine care sale to reduce leverage to 3x target. Free cash flow focused on debt repayment and dividend sustainability.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: No broad U.S. price increases planned; 2026 outlook does not assume offset for $25M tariff impact.

Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q3 Challenges**: North America Sun Care decline (-8% organic) offset by international growth (+2%), with Hawaiian Tropic (+150 bps share) leading U.S. recovery.
- **Investment Payoff**: $25M U.S. brand investments yield early wins (Hydro Silk share up, Cremo +35% sales), despite 150 bps EPS FX headwind.
- **Tariff Impact**: Full-year tariff cost $40-50M, partially mitigated by productivity savings (270 bps) and supply chain prebuys.
- **Q4 Outlook**: 2.5% organic growth driven by Sun Care rebound, Fem Care normalization, and Wet Shave out-of-stocks resolution.
- **Long-Term Growth**: International expansion (40% sales) and innovation (Billie intl launch, Cremo expansion) position for mid-single-digit growth.
- **Cash Flow Caution**: Free cash flow reduced to $80M due to lower earnings and working capital, but management confident in long-term cash generation.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Challenging Quarter Overview**: Q3 2025 revenue was impacted by weak Sun Care seasons in North America and Latin America due to adverse weather, resulting in an 8% organic sales decline in North America. However, international markets showed resilience with 2% organic growth, driven by Europe and Latin America.
- **Market Share Gains**: U.S. market share improved for Hawaiian Tropic (+150 bps), Cremo (+40 bps), and Schick Hydro Silk, supported by targeted brand campaigns and increased A&P investments.
- **Strategic Investments**: $25 million in incremental U.S. brand investments for trade support and A&P, alongside a redesigned commercial organization to enhance consumer engagement and efficiency.
- **Tariffs and FX Headwinds**: Full-year tariff impact estimated at $40-50 million, with FX headwinds contributing 100 bps to Q3 adjusted EPS. Productivity savings of 270 bps offset部分成本压力。
- **Long-Term Growth Focus**: Emphasis on international expansion (40% of sales) and innovation, with Billie entering international markets and Cremo expanding its product range.

**【COO Operational Highlights】**
- **Supply Chain Efficiency**: Delivered 270 bps productivity savings, maintaining strong service levels (OTIF above target) despite global supply chain challenges.
- **Commercial Activations**: Successful campaigns for Hawaiian Tropic (18% consumption growth), Hydro Silk (sequential share improvement), and Cremo (35% YoY growth) drove brand momentum.
- **International Strength**: Europe and Latin America saw share gains in Shave, Sun, and Grooming categories, with 80% of international business holding or gaining share.
- **U.S. Transformation Progress**: New commercial leadership team in place by September, focusing on streamlined operations and brand revitalization.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 Financials**: Organic net sales down 4.2% (North America -8%, International +2%). Adjusted EPS of $0.92 missed expectations due to Sun Care underperformance and FX headwinds.
- **Full-Year Outlook**: Organic sales expected to decline 1.3% vs. prior guidance of flat growth. Adjusted EPS revised to $2.65, reflecting $0.46 per share FX impact and higher tariffs.
- **Cash Flow**: Free cash flow reduced to $80 million due to lower earnings and working capital changes, including Sun Care inventory build and tariff mitigation efforts.
- **Share Repurchases**: $90 million returned to shareholders via buybacks and dividends, maintaining disciplined capital allocation.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Cash Flow Drivers**: Lower earnings, FX headwinds, and tariff-related inventory builds reduced free cash flow. Management confident in long-term cash generation despite short-term pressures.
- **Q4 Growth Outlook**: 2.5% organic sales growth driven by improved Sun Care (4% consumption), Fem Care inventory normalization, and Wet Shave out-of-stocks resolution.
- **Investment Strategy**: Continued A&P spend behind winning campaigns (e.g., Hawaiian Tropic, Hydro Silk) balanced with productivity savings to offset costs.
- **Sun Care Inventory**: July data shows replenishment progress, with July sales tracking to Q4 expectations despite lingering channel inventory concerns.
- **Wet Shave Competition**: U.S. women's razors remain promotional, but Billie gains share (11% national) and Cremo disposable razors grow 28% YoY. International Shave business seen as key growth driver.


Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q2 Results**: Organic sales -1.5% YoY, driven by North America underperformance (-4%). International +3% YoY, led by Japan and China.
- **Gross Margin Expansion**: +100bps to 43.3% from 380bps productivity savings.
- **FY25 Outlook**: Flat to +1% organic growth, with Q3 +1%, Q4 +2%. Tariffs add $3-4M COGS headwind.
- **Key Investments**: $7M U.S. Sun Care spend in Q3, Hawaiian Tropic rebranding, Billie innovation.
- **Risks**: Tariffs (3%-4% COGS exposure), macro-driven consumer caution, Fem Care recovery pace.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q2 organic net sales declined 1.5% YoY, with North America down 4% due to Fem Care and Sun Care underperformance.
- International markets grew 3% YoY, driven by Japan (+mid-single digits), Greater China (+double digits), and Europe (+mid-single digits).
- Gross margin improved 100bps to 43.3% due to 380bps productivity savings, offsetting 195bps COGS inflation.
- FY25 outlook revised to flat to +1% organic sales growth, with Q3 up ~1% and Q4 up ~2%.
- Tariffs estimated to add $3-4M COGS headwind in FY25, with 3%-4% annualized exposure.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted EPS: $0.87 (vs. $0.88 prior year), impacted by $0.06 tax headwind.
- Free cash flow guidance reduced to $130-140M due to higher inventory and working capital.
- FY25 EBITDA: $329-341M, with $22M currency headwinds.
- A&P spend rate increased 0.8pts to 11.3%, driven by U.S. brand investments.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Tariffs Mitigation**: $3-4M FY25 impact, 3%-4% COGS exposure. Teams exploring alternative sourcing, prebuying, and potential pricing.
- **North America Recovery**: Q3 U.S. Sun Care investment ($7M) behind Hawaiian Tropic and Billie campaigns. Fem Care share stabilizing in L4/L13.
- **Cash Flow**: Lower earnings and higher inventory (tariff mitigation) drove $130M guidance.
- **Category Outlook**: U.S. Sun Care consumption growth expected at 2%, but cautious on leisure travel impact.
- **Private Brands**: 50% intl growth in women's private brands, stable share despite macro uncertainty.

Edgewell Personal Care (EPC)-7 May 25-2025 Q2 Earnings call transcript

- **Mixed Topline Growth**: International (+2%) offsets U.S. decline (-4%), with Cremo and Billie driving grooming strength.
- **Margin Resilience**: 80bps gross margin expansion in constant currency, despite $0.36 EPS FX drag.
- **Fem Care Progress**: Carefree gaining share, but Stayfree transition slower than expected. Sequential improvement forecast.
- **Sun Care Setup**: Q2 shipment delay ($6-7M) due to Easter timing, but U.S. season poised for strong execution.
- **Cash Return Focus**: $30M buybacks + dividend maintained, despite challenging macro environment.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Organic net sales decreased 1.3% QoQ, with international growth (2%) offsetting North America decline (-4%).
- Gross margin improved 80bps in constant currency, driven by 340bps productivity savings.
- Full year outlook maintained at 1-3% organic sales growth, despite $0.36 EPS FX headwinds.
- Key themes: category health, international momentum, and operational execution.

**【COO Operational Highlights】**
- North America: Cremo (+20%), Billie (+230bps market share) led grooming growth. Fem Care (-12%) due to Stayfree-to-Carefree transition.
- International: 5 consecutive quarters of growth, with Sun Care share gains in Australia/Mexico and Schick FIRST Tokyo success in Japan.
- Productivity: 340bps savings offset 200bps inflation, maintaining margin resilience.

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- Q1 adj. EPS: $0.07 (flat vs. prior year at constant currency). GAAP EPS: -$0.04 due to $0.17 FX impact.
- Adj. EBITDA: $45.9M (-$11M FX impact vs. prior year). Full year EBITDA outlook lower end of $356-368M range.
- Cash flow: $115.6M net use vs. $72.9M prior year, driven by seasonal inventory builds.
- Share buybacks: $30M in Q1, dividend payout maintained.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Fem Care Transition**: Carefree gaining traction (+mid-single digits), but Stayfree consumer conversion slower than expected. Sequential improvement expected.
- **Sun Care Timing**: Easter delay shifted $6-7M in orders to Q3, but U.S. season setup strong with +15% Wet Ones growth.
- **FX Mitigation**: No pricing commitments, focusing on promotional efficiency and productivity. No brand investment cuts despite FX headwinds.
- **M&A Outlook**: Open to acquisitions post-debt deleveraging, but share buybacks remain priority at current valuation.

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