Company information
- Ticker
- EPC
- Country
- United States
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Personal Care
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Business Summary
Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC) operates as a pure-play consumer products company, generating revenue primarily through the transactional sale of personal care essentials across global retail channels and direct-to-consumer (DTC) platforms. Following the strategic divestiture of its Feminine Care business in February 2026, the company has streamlined its operations into three core segments: Wet Shave, Sun and Skin Care, and Grooming. Its portfolio features market-leading brands such as Schick, Wilkinson Sword, and Billie in the shaving category; Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic in sun protection; and Cremo, Jack Black, and Bulldog in premium grooming. Edgewell maintains a top-three global position in the wet shave market, competing directly with industry giants such as Procter & Gamble (Gillette), BIC, and Harry’s, as well as Coty in the broader beauty and skin care space. Originally formed in 2015 via a tax-free spin-off from Energizer Holdings, Edgewell is led by President and CEO Rod R. Little, who previously served as the company’s CFO and held executive roles at HSN, Elizabeth Arden, and Procter & Gamble. The leadership team includes CFO Francesca Weissman, an industry veteran with a pedigree spanning Party City, Ahold USA, and Heineken USA, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Paul Hibbert, who oversees global operations following a 2025 restructuring that eliminated the COO role in favor of a regional hub model. The company is governed by a board chaired by John C. Hunter and is backed by significant institutional investors, including The Vanguard Group, American Century Companies, and Brandes Investment Partners.