Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) Inc., incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is a global consumer products company specializing in personal care, sun care, shaving and feminine care solutions. The company emerged as a spin-off from Energizer Holdings’ personal care division, listing its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “EPC.” Edgewell’s portfolio comprises well-known brands that cater to everyday personal grooming and protection needs.
In the shaving segment, Edgewell markets razors and refill blades under brands such as Schick and Wilkinson Sword, targeting both men’s and women’s grooming categories. The company’s sun care offerings include Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic, which provide a range of sunscreens and after-sun products designed for various skin types and activity levels. Edgewell also competes in the feminine care market with a suite of brands including Playtex, Carefree and o.b., and in personal lubricants with products under the Astroglide and Wet brands.
Edgewell Personal Care serves markets across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, leveraging a mix of direct distribution, retail partnerships and e-commerce channels. Manufacturing and research facilities are located in key regions to support product innovation, quality control and supply-chain efficiency. The company places particular emphasis on R&D initiatives aimed at developing innovative formulations and sustainable packaging solutions.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wise, Edgewell has pursued a strategy focused on brand revitalization, portfolio optimization and operational excellence. The executive team continues to invest in marketing and digital capabilities to strengthen brand engagement and broaden the company’s global footprint in the competitive personal care industry.
