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EPC Q4 FY26 earnings call: key takeaways
What EPC said on its earnings call of November 12, 2026: results against expectations, what changed since last quarter, guidance and the questions analysts pressed on.
By Lician·November 12, 2026·AI-generated from the call transcript and Lician data
Results vs expectations
| Metric | Consensus | Reported | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.78 | – | – |
What changed since last quarter
- Guidance for fiscal 2027 includes 1-3% organic sales growth, up from previous expectations. (23:30)
- The wet shave manufacturing consolidation timeline was shifted by six months, with savings expected in fiscal 2028. (21:49)
- A&P spending is expected to increase to 13% of net sales in fiscal 2027, reflecting a shift toward sustained brand building. (36:09)
Guidance
| Metric | This call | Previous call |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Full-year organic sales growth of 1-3%. (23:30) | not captured |
| Operating income | Adjusted operating profit growth of approximately 10%. (23:30) | not captured |
| EPS | Adjusted EPS range of $1.85 to $2.15 per share. (37:50) | not captured |
| EBITDA | Adjusted EBITDA range of $250 million to $270 million. (37:50) | not captured |
What analysts pressed on
- Whether the private label supply chain issues will continue to impact results in the first half of 2027. (50:10)
- How the company plans to recover from the weak sun care performance in Europe and Latin America. (57:47)
- The long-term margin potential and how the company will offset inflation and tariff costs. (45:50)
In their words
We are seeing these investments translate into stronger consumption, increased customer... and better marketplace performance.
Rob (18:30)
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