Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) reported Q1 EPS of $0.37, $0.14 better than the analyst estimate of $0.23. Revenue for the quarter came in at $457.1 million versus the consensus estimate of $445.54 million.

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Edgewell Personal Care Company sees FY2019 EPS of $3.30-$3.60, versus the consensus of $3.40.

Accelerating Portfolio Transformation

In order to best position the Company for growth and value creation, the Company is exploring strategic alternatives for the Feminine Care and Infant Care businesses, including the potential sale of one or both businesses. There can be no assurance that the Company's exploration of strategic options will result in any transaction or other action by the Company, or the timing thereof. The Company does not intend to comment on or provide updates regarding these matters unless and until it determines that further disclosure is appropriate or required based on then known or material facts and circumstances.

Mr. Hatfield continued, "We are continuing to sharpen our focus on our Wet Shave and Sun and Skin Care businesses in order to enhance shareholder value. Given the progress we are making on Project Fuel, and current market conditions, we believe that now is the right time to explore strategic alternatives for our Feminine Care and Infant Care businesses. Through th

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