Core Insights - Edgewell Personal Care Company reported a net sales decrease of 3.2% to $627.2 million for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, with organic net sales down 4.2% [6][14][19] - The company faced challenges due to weak Sun Care seasons in North America and certain Latin American markets, impacting both top and bottom-line performance [4][5] - The GAAP EPS was $0.62, down from $0.98 in the prior year quarter, while adjusted EPS was $0.92 compared to $1.22 in the previous year [14][16] Financial Performance - Gross profit for the quarter was $268.5 million, a decrease from $287.1 million in the prior year, with an adjusted gross margin of 42.8%, down 150 basis points [7][11] - Operating income was $53.7 million, or 8.6% of net sales, compared to $82.7 million, or 12.8% of net sales in the prior year [11][16] - The company recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $17.8 million in support of cost efficiency programs [10] Segment Performance - Wet Shave segment net sales increased slightly by $0.7 million, while organic net sales decreased by 1.8% due to volume declines in North America [19] - Sun and Skin Care segment net sales decreased by $13.5 million, or 5.3%, largely due to weather-related volume declines and increased competition [20] - Feminine Care segment net sales decreased by $7.8 million, or 10.5%, primarily driven by a decline in pads and tampons [21] Outlook - The company updated its full-year outlook, now expecting organic net sales to decrease approximately 1.3% and GAAP EPS to be around $1.73 [22][23] - Adjusted EPS is now expected to be approximately $2.65, reflecting an estimated $0.46 per share unfavorable impact from foreign currency changes [23] - The effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 was 27.0%, up from 22.2% in the prior year period [14][15]

Core Insights - Edgewell Personal Care Company reported a net sales decrease of 3.1% to $580.7 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2025, with organic net sales down 1.5% [5][13] - The gross margin increased by 100 basis points to 44.1%, despite a negative impact from foreign currency [6][12] - GAAP EPS decreased by $0.12 to $0.60, while adjusted EPS decreased by $0.01 to $0.87 [12][13] Financial Performance - Net sales were $580.7 million, a decrease of 3.1% compared to the prior year quarter, with organic net sales down 1.5% [5][13] - Gross profit was $256.2 million, compared to $258.1 million in the prior year quarter, with a gross margin of 44.1% [6][31] - Operating income was $58.9 million, or 10.1% of net sales, down from $70.1 million, or 11.7% of net sales in the prior year quarter [9][36] Segment Performance - Wet Shave segment net sales decreased by $7.6 million, or 2.6%, with organic net sales down 0.9% [16] - Sun and Skin Care segment net sales decreased by $4.7 million, or 2.0%, with organic net sales down 0.1% [17] - Feminine Care segment net sales decreased by $6.4 million, or 9.1%, with minimal currency impact [18] Cost and Expenses - Advertising and sales promotion expenses increased to $65.5 million, or 11.3% of net sales, compared to 10.5% in the prior year quarter [7] - Selling, general and administrative expenses were $105.7 million, or 18.2% of net sales, slightly up from 17.9% in the prior year quarter [8] - The company incurred pre-tax restructuring and repositioning expenses of $12.2 million in the quarter [9] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Net cash used for operating activities was $70.5 million for the six months ending March 31, 2025, compared to cash flow provided by operating activities of $56.1 million in the prior year period [14] - The company returned $42.7 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the second quarter [13][15] Full Year Outlook - The company updated its full-year outlook, expecting organic net sales to be flat to 1%, down from a previous range of 1% to 3% [21] - GAAP EPS is now expected to be in the range of $2.09 to $2.29, down from $2.54 to $2.74 [21] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $329 to $341 million, previously towards the lower end of the range of $356 to $368 million [21]