Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR – Get Free Report) gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $19.34, but opened at $21.01. Energizer shares last traded at $18.89, with a volume of 204,785 shares trading hands.
The company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.47. Energizer had a net margin of 7.11% and a return on equity of 143.24%. The business had revenue of $643.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $661.92 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.67 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Energizer has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.750-0.850 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS.
Energizer Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 20th will be paid a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 20th. Energizer’s payout ratio is presently 40.40%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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Insider Activity
In other Energizer news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 14,372 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 8th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $17.47 per share, for a total transaction of $251,078.84. Following the purchase, the insider directly owned 7,019,372 shares in the company, valued at $122,628,428.84. The trade was a 0.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. In the last three months, insiders have bought 20,215 shares of company stock valued at $361,302. 1.63% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its stake in shares of Energizer by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 117,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,915,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio grew its stake in shares of Energizer by 25.5% in the fourth quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,479 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 503 shares during the last quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Energizer by 2.5% in the fourth quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 23,608 shares of the company’s stock worth $470,000 after acquiring an additional 568 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in shares of Energizer by 92.4% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,233 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 592 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Krane Funds Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Energizer by 4.1% in the 4th quarter. Krane Funds Advisors LLC now owns 22,112 shares of the company’s stock worth $440,000 after purchasing an additional 873 shares in the last quarter. 93.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Energizer Trading Down 1.4%
The company has a market cap of $1.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.30 and a beta of 0.80. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $18.67 and its 200-day moving average is $20.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.99, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.49.
About Energizer
Energizer Holdings, Inc is a global consumer products company best known for its portfolio of portable power and lighting solutions. The company’s primary business activities include the design, manufacture and marketing of batteries under the Energizer and Rayovac brands, as well as portable lighting products such as flashlights, headlamps and lanterns. Energizer also produces a range of automotive appearance and protection products, including tire inflators and repair kits, along with personal care offerings like aerosol insect repellents and sunscreen under licensed brands.
Founded in 2000 through the spin-off of the battery business from Ralston Purina Company, Energizer has grown through both organic development and strategic acquisitions.
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