Analysts Set Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) Target Price at $21.83

Shares of Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) have been assigned an average rating of “Reduce” from the seven research firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and six have assigned a hold rating to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $21.8333.

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Barclays upped their target price on Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Energizer from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. UBS Group raised their price target on Energizer from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $18.00 price objective on shares of Energizer in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th.

Insider Buying and Selling at Energizer

In other Energizer news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 60,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $20.25 per share, for a total transaction of $1,215,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider owned 7,940,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $160,785,000. This trade represents a 0.76% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last three months, insiders have purchased 413,692 shares of company stock valued at $8,357,139. 1.63% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Energizer

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ENR. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new stake in Energizer during the 3rd quarter valued at $47,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Energizer by 51.6% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 644 shares in the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Energizer by 148.1% during the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 2,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 1,240 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP purchased a new stake in shares of Energizer during the 2nd quarter worth $53,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted 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 valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 503 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Energizer

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered its FY2026 EPS forecast for Energizer to $3.32 from $3.54 and reduced its FY2027 forecast to $3.30 from $3.61. The cuts suggest weaker expected profitability over the next two fiscal years.
• Negative Sentiment: The research firm also reduced quarterly estimates, including Q4 2026 EPS to $1.32 from $1.46, Q1 2027 to $0.53 from $0.60, Q2 2027 to $0.50 from $0.55, and Q3 2027 to $0.92 from $1.03.
• Negative Sentiment: Longer-range forecasts were cut as well: Q4 2027 EPS fell to $1.35 from $1.43, Q1 2028 to $0.55 from $0.65, Q2 2028 to $0.52 from $0.60, and Q3 2028 to $0.94 from $1.07.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ revised FY2026 estimate of $3.32 is broadly in line with the current analyst consensus of $3.31 per share, limiting the immediate impact of the forecast changes relative to the broader market outlook.

Energizer Trading Down 2.8%

ENR stock opened at $21.71 on Monday. Energizer has a 12 month low of $15.75 and a 12 month high of $30.29. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $21.30 and its 200 day moving average is $19.92. The company has a market capitalization of $1.49 billion, a PE ratio of 18.40 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.22, a current ratio of 2.07 and a quick ratio of 1.10.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.83 by ($0.08). The company had revenue of $734.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $720.29 million. Energizer had a net margin of 2.73% and a return on equity of 122.63%. Energizer’s quarterly revenue was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.13 earnings per share. Energizer has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.350 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.600-3.600 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Energizer will post 3.31 EPS for the current year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.5%. Energizer’s payout ratio is currently 101.69%.

Energizer Company Profile

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.