Energizer (NYSE:ENR – Get Free Report) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.750-0.850 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.930. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Energizer also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.300-3.600 EPS.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. UBS Group cut their price target on Energizer from $25.00 to $17.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Zacks Research raised shares of Energizer from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Evercore set a $28.00 price objective on shares of Energizer in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Morgan Stanley set a $24.00 target price on shares of Energizer in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Energizer from $24.00 to $21.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Energizer currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $23.43.
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Energizer Trading Down 1.8%
Energizer (NYSE:ENR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $643.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $661.92 million. Energizer had a net margin of 7.11% and a return on equity of 143.24%. Energizer has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.750-0.850 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Energizer will post 3.37 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Energizer Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 20th will be issued a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 20th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.2%. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio is currently 40.40%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 14,372 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 8th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $17.47 per share, with a total value of $251,078.84. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider owned 7,019,372 shares in the company, valued at $122,628,428.84. This trade represents a 0.21% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Over the last ninety days, insiders purchased 20,215 shares of company stock valued at $361,302. Company insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Energizer
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ENR. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new stake in Energizer in the 3rd quarter valued at about $47,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd raised its position in Energizer by 148.1% during the fourth quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 2,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 1,240 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its position in Energizer by 25.5% during 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. Brooklyn Investment Group lifted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 287.1% in the third quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 8,106 shares of the company’s stock valued at $202,000 after purchasing an additional 6,012 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Moors & Cabot Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Energizer during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $209,000. 93.74% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other 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.
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