Perrigo beats earnings but misses on revenue
Perrigo (PRGO) reported Q3 earnings of $0.60 per share, beating estimates by $0.05, but revenue of $989M missed expectations and fell 5.2% YoY. Full-year 2026 EPS guidance was raised to $2.15-$2.35, above consensus. The company plans to sell its Infant Formula business for up to $175M, expecting an impairment loss of $275M-$375M in Q4. Shares rose 0.89% in pre-market trading.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings release provides fresh data that can shift short‑term price expectations.
Market read
Earnings and guidance update creates a short‑term trading opportunity for PRGO.
What to watch
Potential impairment of $275‑$375 M could depress earnings in Q4.
Background
Perrigo reported Q3 results with an EPS beat, revenue miss, raised guidance, and a divestiture plan.
Ticker impact
Q3 earnings beat EPS ($0.60 vs $0.55) but missed revenue; full-year guidance raised to $2.15‑$2.35 and announced divestiture of Infant Formula business.
likely modest pressure as market prices in revenue miss despite guidance lift
Guidance above consensus may attract buyers, but revenue shortfall and upcoming impairment could limit gains.
Market effects
Consumer self‑care sector may see slight re‑rating as peers' earnings are compared to Perrigo's mixed results.
European OTC and store‑brand markets could feel pressure from Perrigo's market‑share gains claim.
Limited; primarily affects US‑listed consumer health stocks.
Counterpoint
Revenue miss suggests underlying demand weakness; the guidance raise may be overly optimistic.
Key entities
- CompanyPerrigo Company plc
Consumer self‑care products manufacturer.


