Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Analysts

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) has earned an average rating of “Hold” from the nine research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $27.00.

Several equities analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Energizer from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Energizer from $26.00 to $19.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Canaccord Genuity Group lowered their price target on shares of Energizer from $29.00 to $20.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on shares of Energizer from $28.00 to $22.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th.

Energizer Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of Energizer stock opened at $19.91 on Friday. Energizer has a twelve month low of $16.77 and a twelve month high of $35.90. The stock has a market cap of $1.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.00 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a current ratio of 2.11, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.06. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $20.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $23.61.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 18th. The company reported $1.05 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.12 by ($0.07). Energizer had a return on equity of 161.50% and a net margin of 8.09%.The company had revenue of $832.80 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $830.45 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.22 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Energizer has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.080-0.090 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Energizer will post 3.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 25th were given a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, November 25th. Energizer’s payout ratio is presently 36.14%.

Insider Transactions at Energizer

In other Energizer news, Director Donal L. Mulligan purchased 15,000 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $17.40 per share, with a total value of $261,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 25,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $435,000. This trade represents a 150.00% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Mark Stephen Lavigne acquired 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $17.11 per share, for a total transaction of $171,100.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 464,889 shares in the company, valued at $7,954,250.79. The trade was a 2.20% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders purchased 26,000 shares of company stock valued at $449,240 in the last three months. 1.63% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Energizer

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in ENR. AdvisorNet Financial Inc acquired a new stake in Energizer in the third quarter valued at $29,000. Huntington National Bank increased its position in shares of Energizer by 1,836.1% in the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,181 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 1,120 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its position in shares of Energizer by 92.4% in the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,233 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 592 shares during the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in shares of Energizer by 967.1% in the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,782 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 1,615 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new position in shares of Energizer during the third quarter worth about $47,000. Institutional investors own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

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.