v3.26.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jul. 31, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-15401    
Entity Registrant Name EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE COMPANY    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MO    
Entity Tax Identification Number 43-1863181    
Entity Address, Address Line One 6 Research Drive    
City Area Code (203)    
Local Phone Number 944-5500    
Entity Address, City or Town Shelton,    
Entity Address, State or Province CT    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06484    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share    
Trading Symbol EPC    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Central Index Key 0001096752    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Common shares, outstanding (in shares) 46,081,326   46,464,244
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   46,088,915  
Amendment Flag false    
Document Quarterly Report true