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Perrigo — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Reported net sales for the quarter ended September 26, 2026, were $989 million, a 5.2% decrease year-over-year from $1,043 million.
    • Core net sales were $908 million, a 1.7% decrease year-over-year, while Core organic net sales declined 1.1%.
    • Reported gross margin was 32.4%, a decrease of 370 basis points year-over-year; Core adjusted gross margin was 37.9%, a decrease of 140 basis points.
    • Reported operating margin was 2.3%, a decrease of 460 basis points year-over-year; Core adjusted operating margin was 14.3%, a decrease of 210 basis points.
    • Reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $(0.10), compared to $0.09 in the prior year.
    • Core adjusted diluted EPS was $0.61, a 9.0% decrease from $0.67 in the prior year; All In adjusted diluted EPS was $0.60, a 25.0% decrease.
    • Net cash from operating activities was $96 million for the quarter.
    • Cash and cash equivalents were $437 million as of September 26, 2026, with total debt of $3.3 billion.
    • Third quarter capital expenditures were $18 million.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Updated full-year 2026 All In outlook for net sales growth to a decline of 5.7% to 4.6% (previously -5.5% to -1.5%).
    • Updated full-year 2026 All In adjusted operating margin outlook to 14.3% to 15.3% (previously 12.5% to 13.5%).
    • Updated full-year 2026 All In adjusted EPS outlook to $2.25 to $2.45 (previously $2.00 to $2.30).
    • Updated full-year 2026 Core outlook for net sales growth to a decline of 3.6% to 2.5% (previously -3.0% to 1.0%).
    • Updated full-year 2026 Core adjusted operating margin outlook to 14.0% to 15.0% (previously 15.0% to 16.0%).
    • Updated full-year 2026 Core adjusted EPS outlook to $2.15 to $2.35 (previously $2.25 to $2.55).
    • Outlook reflects the divestiture of Infant Formula, more measured retailer inventory positioning ahead of the cough and cold season, and continued softness in the European consumer environment.
    • Net interest expense is expected to be approximately $162 million for the full year.
    • Adjusted effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 14.0% for the full year.
    • Net leverage is expected to be approximately 4.0 times adjusted EBITDA.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Self Care: Net sales were $613 million, down 3.2% year-over-year. Performance was impacted by lower consumption and measured retailer inventory positioning in Upper Respiratory and Pain & Sleep categories, partially offset by growth in Healthy Lifestyle (nicotine replacement) and Digestive Health (laxatives).
    • Specialty Care: Net sales were $182 million, down 4.6% year-over-year. Women's Health showed strong growth led by ellaOne® and Opill®, while Skin Health was impacted by lower sales of store brand Minoxidil and Mederma® despite strong performance from Compeed® and Jungle Formula®.
    • Infant Formula: Net sales were $81 million, down 9.6% year-over-year, driven by lower contract manufacturing volumes. Segment adjusted operating income was $(1) million, down from $15 million, impacted by planned under absorption.
    • All Other: Net sales were $113 million, down 13.1% year-over-year, primarily due to divestitures. Segment adjusted operating income increased 18.4% to $27 million, driven by tariff recoveries and improved productivity in Oral Care.
    • The Company is executing a "Three-S" plan to drive sequential improvement in operating results and market share gains.
    • A strategic review of the Oral Care business remains ongoing.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The Company gained market share in U.S. store brand OTC and key European brands.
    • Category trends improved sequentially, though the consumer backdrop remained difficult.
    • Pricing decreased 0.4% and volume/mix decreased 0.7% for Core net sales.
    • The Company faces continued softness in the European consumer environment.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • The Company expects to recognize an impairment loss between $275.0 million and $375.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2026 related to the measurement of the Infant Formula business as held for sale.
    • The divestiture of Infant Formula is expected to result in a material reduction in expected future capital expenditures but includes a significant near-term impairment charge.
    • Operating margins were pressured by unfavorable gross profit flow through, unfavorable mix, higher advertising and promotional investments, and the normalization of variable employee compensation.
    • The Company faces risks related to supply chain impacts, trade relations, tariffs, and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Albert Manzone, Interim President and CEO, stated the "Three-S" plan is delivering continued progress in areas within the Company's control.
    • Management views the sale of Infant Formula as an important step to evolve Perrigo into a more focused consumer self-care company, enhancing the margin profile and supporting deleveraging.
    • Management expressed confidence that the underlying model combining scaled brands and store brands remains unchanged and is positioning the Company for consistent and profitable growth over the long term.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The Company announced an agreement to divest its Infant Formula business for total consideration of up to $175 million ($40 million upfront cash and up to $135 million contingent on net sales milestones through 2030).
    • Net proceeds from the Infant Formula divestiture are expected to be deployed in accordance with capital allocation priorities.
    • The Company returned $40 million to shareholders through dividends in the third quarter.
    • The Company reported a reported effective tax rate of 21.1% and an adjusted effective tax rate of 3.5% for the quarter.
    • Infant Formula results will be reported as discontinued operations beginning with the fourth quarter and full-year 2026 reporting.
    • A webcast and conference call to discuss results was held on November 4, 2026.
Company
PERRIGO CO PLC
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic