EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Co (EPC)

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

(Amounts in millions, except per share data, unaudited)

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 18, 2025 (the “2025 Annual Report”). The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed within “Forward-Looking Statements” below and in Item 1A. Risk Factors and “Forward-Looking Statements” included within our 2025 Annual Report.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

While we report financial results in accordance with GAAP, this discussion also includes non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are referred to as “adjusted” or “organic” and exclude items which are considered by the Company as unusual or non-recurring, and which may have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on the Company’s financial results in any particular period. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures are included within this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This non-GAAP information is provided as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. We use this non-GAAP information, including adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling general and administrative (“SG&A”), adjusted operating income, adjusted EBIT (as defined below), adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted net earnings, internally to make operating decisions and believe it is helpful to investors because it allows more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of ongoing operating results. We view the use of non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of these unique events as particularly valuable in understanding our underlying operational results and providing insights into future performance. The information can also be used to perform trend analysis and to better identify operating trends that may otherwise be masked or distorted by the types of items that are excluded. This non-GAAP information is also a component in determining management’s incentive compensation. Finally, we believe this information provides more transparency.

The following provides additional detail on our non-GAAP measures for the periods presented:

•We analyze net sales and segment profit on an organic basis to better measure the comparability of results between periods. Organic net sales and organic segment profit exclude the impact of changes in foreign currency translation.

•Segment profit is impacted by fluctuations in translation and transactional foreign currency. The impact of currency was applied to segments using management’s best estimate.

All comparisons are with the same period in the prior year, unless otherwise noted.

Industry and Market Data

Unless we indicate otherwise, we base the information contained or incorporated by reference herein, concerning our industry on our general knowledge and expectations. Our market position, market share, and industry market size are estimates based on internal and external data from various industry analyses, our internal research and adjustments, and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable. We have not independently verified data from industry analyses and cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. In addition, we believe that industry, market size, market position and market share data within our industry provides general guidance but is inherently imprecise and has not been verified by any independent source. Further, our estimates and assumptions involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part I of our 2025 Annual Report. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates and assumptions. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this data.

Retail sales for purposes of market size, market position and market share information are based on measured retail sales in United States dollars.

Trademarks and Trade Names

We own or have rights to use trademarks and trade names that we use in conjunction with the operation of our business, which appear throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We may also refer to brand names, trademarks, service marks and trade names of other companies and organizations, which are the property of their respective owners.

Executive Summary

Feminine Care Divestiture

On February 2, 2026, we closed the transaction and received proceeds of approximately $340 on a cash-free and debt-free basis. In connection with closing of the transaction, we and Essity entered into a transition services agreement for the provision of certain services to support the transition of the Feminine Care segment following the closing. The divestiture of the Feminine Care segment is a key step to transform Edgewell into a more focused, agile and consumer-driven personal care company. The former Feminine Care segment’s results are presented as discontinued operations on a retrospective basis for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

All amounts, percentages and disclosures for all periods presented reflect only the continuing operations of Edgewell unless otherwise noted.

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2026

The following is a summary of results from continuing operations for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026, as compared to the corresponding periods in fiscal 2025. In addition to net sales, net earnings (loss) from continuing operations and earnings per share (“EPS”) from continuing operations for the periods presented were also impacted by certain costs or income, as described in the table below. The impact of these items on reported net earnings (loss) from continuing operations and EPS from continuing operations are provided as a reconciliation of net earnings (loss) from continuing operations and EPS from continuing operations to adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations, both of which are non-GAAP measures.

•Net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 increased $9.7, or 1.7%, to $570.1, as compared to the prior year quarter. Organic net sales increased $6.1, or 1.1%, reflecting a return to growth in North America, partially offset by lower sales in international markets. North America net sales increased 3.0%, driven by volume growth across Sun, Skin Care and Grooming, reflecting improving execution, increased distribution and continued strength across several of the Company's priority brands. International organic sales declined 1.4%, primarily reflecting temporary disruption associated with the conflict in the Middle East and short-term supply chain impacts related to the Company's Wet Shave manufacturing consolidation, partially offset by growth in Grooming and several key international markets.

•Net earnings from continuing operations in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were $12.3 compared to $21.5 in the prior year quarter. On an adjusted basis, net earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were $33.5 compared to $33.6 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net earnings decreased primarily due to lower gross margin and higher operating expenses.

•Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were $0.26 compared to $0.46 in the prior year quarter. On an adjusted basis, diluted net earnings from continuing operations per share during the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were $0.72 compared to $0.72 in the prior year quarter.

(1) EBIT is defined as Earnings before Income taxes.

First Nine Months of Fiscal 2026

•Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 increased $20.3, or 1.4%, to $1,512.4, including a $28.7, or 2.0% favorable impact due to currency movements. Organic net sales decreased $8.4, or 0.6%. Organic sales in North America declined 0.4% driven primarily by lower volumes in Wet Shave and Skin Care, partially offset by volume growth in Grooming and Sun Care. Organic sales in International markets declined 0.7% largely driven by lower volumes in Sun Care, partially offset by favorable pricing in Wet Shave.

•Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 decreased $45.0, or 140.2%, to $(12.9). On an adjusted basis, net earnings from continuing operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 decreased $8.2, or 13.2%, to $53.7. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations decreased primarily due to lower gross profit and higher operating expenses, partially offset by higher sales and lower interest expense.

•Diluted net earnings (loss

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

(in millions, except per share data)

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors and “Forward-Looking Statements” included within this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

While we report financial results in accordance with GAAP, this discussion also includes non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are referred to as “adjusted” or “organic” and exclude items which are considered by the Company as unusual or non-recurring, and which may have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on the Company’s financial results in any particular period. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures are included within this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This non-GAAP information is provided as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. We use this non-GAAP information internally to make operating decisions and believe it is helpful to investors because it allows more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of ongoing operating results. Given certain significant events, we view the use of non-GAAP measures that take into account the impact of these unique events as particularly valuable in understanding our underlying operational results and providing insights into future performance. The information can also be used to perform trend analysis and to better identify operating trends that may otherwise be masked or distorted by the types of items that are excluded. This non-GAAP information is also a component in determining management’s incentive compensation. Finally, we believe this information provides more transparency.

The following provides additional detail on our non-GAAP measures for the periods presented:

•We analyze net sales and segment profit on an organic basis to better measure the comparability of results between periods. Organic net sales and organic segment profit exclude the impact of changes in foreign currency translation.

•Segment profit will be impacted by fluctuations in translation and transactional foreign currency. The impact of currency was applied to segments using management’s best estimate.

•Additionally, we utilize “adjusted” non-GAAP measures, including adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling general and administrative (“SG&A”), adjusted operating income, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted net earnings per share internally to make operating decisions.

All comparisons are with the same period in the prior year, unless otherwise noted.

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Executive Summary

The following is a summary of key results for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023. Net earnings and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the time periods presented were impacted by certain costs or income, as described in the table below. The impact of these items on reported net earnings and EPS are provided as a reconciliation of net earnings and EPS to adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted EPS, both of which are non-GAAP measures.

Fiscal 2025

•Net sales for fiscal 2025 decreased $30.2, or 1.3%, to $2,223.5, including a $0.2 unfavorable impact due to currency movements. Organic net sales decreased $30.0, or 1.3%. International markets delivered organic growth of 3.5%, driven by higher volumes and increased pricing. North America declined 4.4%, primarily attributable to lower volumes in Wet Shave, Feminine Care, and Sun Care, partially offset by growth in Skin Care and Grooming. In aggregate, organic net sales decreased as a result of volume declines in Wet Shave, Feminine Care and Sun Care.

•Net earnings for fiscal 2025 decreased $73.2, or 74.2%, to $25.4. On an adjusted basis, net earnings for fiscal 2025 decreased $32.6, or 21.3%, to $120.4. Adjusted net earnings decreased primarily due to lower gross margin and higher brand investment, which was partially offset by lower SG&A.

•Diluted net earnings per share during fiscal 2025 was $0.53 compared to earnings of $1.97 in the prior fiscal year. On an adjusted basis, as illustrated in the table below, net earnings per diluted share during fiscal 2025 were $2.52 compared to $3.05 in the prior year.

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(1) EBIT is defined as Earnings before Income taxes.

(2) Also includes pre-tax research and development (“R&D) costs of $3.3 related to the reformulation, recall, and destruction of certain Sun Care products

For further discussion of these items refer to Note 20 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Operating Results

The following table presents changes in net sales for fiscal 2025 and 2024 and provides a reconciliation of organic net sales to reported amounts. Our results of operations for the year ended September 30, 2023, including a discussion of the year ended September 30, 2024, compared to the year ended September 30, 2023, can be found under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024.

Net Sales

For fiscal 2025, net sales were $2,223.5, a decrease of $30.2, or 1.3%, to $2,223.5, including a $0.2 unfavorable impact due to currency movements. Organic net sales decreased $30.0, or 1.3%. International markets delivered organic growth of 3.5%, driven by higher volumes and increased pricing. North America declined 4.4%, primarily attributable to lower volumes in Wet Shave, Feminine Care, and Sun Care, partially offset by growth in Skin Care and Grooming. In aggregate, organic net sales decreased as a result of volume declines in Wet Shave, Feminine Care and Sun Care.

For further discussion regarding net sales, including a summary of reported versus organic changes, see “Segment Results.”

Gross Profit

Gross profit was $924.9 in fiscal 2025, as compared to $955.7 in fiscal 2024, a decrease of $30.8, or 3.2%. Gross margin for fiscal 2

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