Consumer Staples Review: Multiple Companies Face Significant EPS Downgrades
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 14 2026
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Source: seekingalpha
- EPS Downgrades: A review reveals that Sendas Distribuidora S.A. (ASAIY) received an ‘F’ EPS Revisions Grade, indicating significant downward adjustments by analysts that could undermine investor confidence.
- Poor Industry Performance: Edgewell Personal Care (EPC) and Flowers Foods (FLO) also received ‘F’ grades, reflecting structural challenges within the consumer staples sector that may lead to overall market weakness.
- Increased Market Risks: Premium Brands (PRBZF) and PriceSmart (PSMT) are similarly rated low, highlighting the vulnerability of mid to low cap consumer staples stocks in the current market environment, potentially affecting their financing and expansion capabilities.
- Investor Caution: Shiseido Company (SSDOY) and USANA Health Sciences (USNA) face EPS downgrades as well, prompting investors to remain vigilant regarding these stocks to avoid potential financial risks.
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Analyst Views on EPC
Wall Street analysts forecast EPC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EPC is 23.60 USD with a low forecast of 19.00 USD and a high forecast of 32.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 18.790
Low
19.00
Averages
23.60
High
32.00
Current: 18.790
Low
19.00
Averages
23.60
High
32.00
About EPC
Edgewell Personal Care Company is a manufacturer and marketer of personal care products. With operations in approximately 20 countries, its products are widely available in more than 50 countries. The Company has three segments: Wet Shave, Sun and Skin Care, and Feminine Care. The Wet Shave segment consists of products sold under the Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Edge, Skintimate, Billie, Shave Guard and its custom brands group, as well as non-branded products. The Company’s Wet Shave products include razor handles and refillable blades, disposable shave products, and shaving gels and creams. The Sun and Skin Care segment products are sold under the Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Jack Black, Cremo and Wet Ones brand names. Feminine Care markets products under the Playtex, Stayfree, Carefree and o.b. brands. It offers tampons under the Playtex Gentle Glide 360, Playtex Sport, Playtex and o.b. brands. It also markets pads and liners under the Stayfree and Carefree brands.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Consumer Staples Review: Multiple Companies Face Significant EPS Downgrades
- EPS Downgrades: A review reveals that Sendas Distribuidora S.A. (ASAIY) received an ‘F’ EPS Revisions Grade, indicating significant downward adjustments by analysts that could undermine investor confidence.
- Poor Industry Performance: Edgewell Personal Care (EPC) and Flowers Foods (FLO) also received ‘F’ grades, reflecting structural challenges within the consumer staples sector that may lead to overall market weakness.
- Increased Market Risks: Premium Brands (PRBZF) and PriceSmart (PSMT) are similarly rated low, highlighting the vulnerability of mid to low cap consumer staples stocks in the current market environment, potentially affecting their financing and expansion capabilities.
- Investor Caution: Shiseido Company (SSDOY) and USANA Health Sciences (USNA) face EPS downgrades as well, prompting investors to remain vigilant regarding these stocks to avoid potential financial risks.
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