NYSE:EPCPersonal Products
Does Edgewell (EPC) Prioritizing Dividends Amid Losses Reveal Its True Capital Allocation Strategy?
In early February 2026, Edgewell Personal Care reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$422.8 million, up from US$415.1 million a year earlier, alongside a net loss of US$65.7 million and continued zero share repurchases under its most recent buyback authorization.
Despite the wider loss and lack of recent buyback activity, the company affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.15 per share, highlighting management’s willingness to continue returning cash to shareholders while...