Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. Reports Decline in Q2 Profit, Surpassing Expectations
Earnings Report: Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $42.21 million, down from $54.37 million last year, but exceeded analysts' expectations of $0.97 per share with adjusted earnings of $1.07 per share.
Revenue Decline: The company's revenue decreased by 3.4% to $274.11 million compared to $283.78 million in the same quarter last year.
Earnings Per Share Comparison: The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.86, compared to $1.09 in the previous year.
Future Guidance: Prestige Consumer Healthcare provided full-year EPS guidance of $4.54 - $4.58 and revenue guidance of $1,100 - $1,115 million.
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Prestige Consumer Acquires Pillar5 Pharma to Expand Eye Care Product Line
- E-Commerce Growth: Prestige Consumer reported double-digit consumption growth in e-commerce channels, with online sales representing up to 20% of total sales in fiscal 2025, reflecting the success of its digital strategies and enhancing market competitiveness.
- Acquisition Fuels Growth: The company announced the acquisition of Pillar5 Pharma, expected to close in Q3 of fiscal 2026, which will enhance supply capabilities in the eye care category, securing near-term supply and expanding long-term production capacity, thereby diversifying its product portfolio.
- Stable Solvency: As of the end of Q2 fiscal 2026, Prestige Consumer reported no short-term debt and cash equivalents of $119 million, indicating a robust financial position that helps mitigate risks from economic fluctuations.
- Cost Pressure Challenges: Despite facing approximately $5 million in tariff costs and supply chain disruptions, Prestige Consumer is proactively implementing cost-saving measures and tactical pricing strategies to offset these impacts, ensuring sustained profitability.









