Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Reaches New 12-Month Low – Time to Sell?

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) shares hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $16.35 and last traded at $16.46, with a volume of 236091 shares. The stock had previously closed at $16.88.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on ENR shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Energizer from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Barclays set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Energizer in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Zacks Research raised shares of Energizer from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. UBS Group set a $25.00 target price on Energizer and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $19.00 price target on Energizer in a report on Monday, February 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Energizer currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $25.29.

Energizer Stock Performance

The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $20.24 and its 200 day simple moving average is $21.63. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.48 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.99, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.49.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.26 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $778.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $712.82 million. Energizer had a return on equity of 143.24% and a net margin of 7.11%.The firm’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.67 earnings per share. Energizer has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.400-0.500 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were issued a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.4%. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 40.40%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. AdvisorNet Financial Inc bought a new stake in Energizer during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Huntington National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 1,836.1% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,181 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 1,120 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its position in 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 in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new position in Energizer in the third quarter valued at $47,000. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in Energizer by 93.8% during the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,992 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 964 shares in the last quarter. 93.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.