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Perrigo Company 2Q First Take: Results Ahead Of Expectations, Guidance Re-Iterated
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J P M O R G A N
North America Equity Research
05 August 2026
Perrigo Company
Neutral
PRGO, PRGO US
Price (03 Aug 26):$10.68
2Q First Take: Results Ahead Of Expectations,
Guidance Re-Iterated
This morning, PRGO reported 2Q results that were ahead of our expectations and
re-iterated full-year guidance. On the quarter, PRGO reported sales of ~$1bn (+
$18mm vs JPMe) which includes infant formula sales of $101mm (+17mm vs
JPM). And below the top line, the gross margin of 35.6% (+60bps vs JPMe) came
in modestly above, although was helped be the recovery of previously paid tariffs
where we will look for more details on the call, while Opex and the tax rate came
in modestly below, leading to EPS of $0.50 (+$0.18 vs JPMe). Looking to 2026
guidance, PRGO re-affirmed sales / EPS guidance, noting an anticipated
sequentially stronger 2H and moderation in under absorption (which should help
margins). And, on the call, we will be listening closely for additional commentary
on 1) OTC market dynamics / expectations from here, 2) the infant formula
strategic review, and 3) broader strategy in-light of the current CEO search.
Pharmaceuticals — Major &
Specialty
Chris Schott, CFA AC
(1-212) 622-5676
Ethan Brown
(1-212) 622-4928
Ekaterina V Knyazkova, CFA
(1-212) 622-9576
Taylor Hanley
(1-212) 622-0790
Hardik Parikh, CFA
Figure 1: 2Q26 Earnings Variance
Perrigo
Total Revenue
Self Care
Specialty Care
Infant Formula
All Other
Gross Profit
Gross margin
R&D
SG&A
Operating income
Operating margin
Tax rate
Net income
Adj. EPS
Shares Outstanding
2Q26 Reported
$1,023
$577
$227
$101
$119
$365
35.6%
$23
$217
$125
12.2%
17.5%
$70
$0.50
139.6
2Q26 JPMe
$1,004
$583
$235
$84
$103
$352
35.0%
$22
$231
$99
9.8%
21.0%
$44
$0.32
140.5
Variance
$18
($6)
($8)
$17
$15
$13
64 bps
$2
($14)
$26
235 bps
-350 bps
$26
$0.18
(0.9)
(1 212) 622-2875
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Source: Company Reports, J.P. Morgan Estimates
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