Edgewell Personal Care Eyes Flat Q4 Revenue at $478M with $0.16 Loss
Analysts expect Q4 revenue to hold at $478 million and a $0.16 per-share loss after Q3 revenues rose to $537.2 million, up 3.8% year-on-year despite organic revenue and adjusted operating income shortfalls. Shares have climbed 14% over the past month versus an 8% sector gain with a $22.33 price target.
1. Q3 Performance Recap
Edgewell Personal Care reported Q3 revenues of $537.2 million, a 3.8% increase year-on-year, slightly topping top-line estimates by 0.6%. However, the company fell short on organic revenue growth and adjusted operating income, marking its sixth revenue miss in two years.
2. Q4 Earnings Expectations
Analysts forecast Q4 revenue of $478 million, flat year-on-year, alongside an adjusted loss of $0.16 per share. Covering analysts have maintained their estimates over the past month, signaling steady outlook heading into the earnings release.
3. Peer Comparison and Market Sentiment
Peers e.l.f. Beauty delivered 37.8% revenue growth, beating estimates by 6.4%, while Estée Lauder reported 5.6% growth in line with forecasts, with both stocks sliding after results. The personal care segment has rallied 8% over the past month and Edgewell’s shares are up 14%, trading below an average target of $22.33.