Brandes Investment Partners 13F: Adds $14M to EPC Stake

Brandes Investment Partners Raises Stake in Edgewell Personal Care

Brandes Investment Partners filed a Form 13F with the SEC showing an increased position in Edgewell Personal Care Company NYSE: EPC during its reporting period ended May 15, 2026. The value-driven investment firm added 601,578 shares to its holdings, marking a 9.8% increase from the prior quarter. This adjustment brought the firm's total share count to 6,721,077 shares. Based on market prices, the total value of this sizeable stake sits at approximately $154.2 million.

How Brandes Expanded Its Position

The reported transaction lifted Brandes Investment Partners' position from 6,119,499 shares up to 6,721,077 shares. Because 13F filings look backward at institutional holdings from past quarters, this snapshot reflects the fund's portfolio at that specific point in time and may not match its current daily position. The firm has been active across multiple portfolio adjustments recently, balancing shifts in various sectors while continuing to support select consumer defensive holdings.

Edgewell Stock Trades Above Key Moving Average

Edgewell Personal Care Company shares recently traded hands at $22.94. The stock moves within a 52-week range spanning from a low of $15.73 to a high of $29.95. Its current price sits above the 50-day moving average of $28.00 and just above the 200-day moving average of $22.41. The company carries a forward P/E ratio of 13.46, though it currently has a negative trailing EPS of -0.42.

Dividend Profile and Payouts

Edgewell Personal Care Company pays an annual dividend rate of $0.60 per share, delivering a dividend yield of 2.21%. The company maintains a dividend payout ratio of 5.45%, distributing a modest share of its earnings back to shareholders while reinvesting the remainder into its manufacturing and brand distribution operations.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street coverage on Edgewell Personal Care Company includes several recent updates from major financial institutions. On October 5, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating while adjusting its price target to $30.00 from $32.00. Earlier, on August 7, 2026, Barclays maintained its Equal-Weight rating and raised its target to $29.00 from $28.00, following a prior update by UBS on August 6, 2026, which maintained a Neutral rating with a $32.00 target. RBC Capital also kept an Outperform rating on August 6, 2026, boosting its target to $35.00 from $26.00. Across the broader analyst group, the consensus target mean price stands at $32.17 derived from six analyst opinions.

Inside Edgewell Personal Care Company

Edgewell Personal Care Company manufactures and distributes a diverse portfolio of household and personal care products. Operating from its headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut, the company runs three core segments covering wet shave goods, sun and skin care, and feminine care items. Well-known consumer brands like Schick, Edge, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, and Playtex anchor its product lines across global retail channels. Founded over two centuries ago, the firm employs roughly 6,700 workers worldwide.

What to Watch Next for Investors

Investors tracking Edgewell Personal Care Company should note that the company's next earnings release is scheduled for November 12, 2026. Future SEC filings will clarify whether institutional managers like Brandes continue adjusting their positions as broader market conditions evolve.