Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) has earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the nine brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $26.2857.

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their price target on Energizer from $29.00 to $20.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Energizer from $30.00 to $28.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Zacks Research cut Energizer from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Energizer from $28.00 to $22.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th.

Energizer Stock Performance

NYSE:ENR opened at $21.09 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $19.73 and a 200-day moving average of $23.57. Energizer has a 1 year low of $16.77 and a 1 year high of $34.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.35 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.

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). The company had revenue of $832.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $830.45 million. Energizer had a return on equity of 161.50% and a net margin of 8.09%.The firm’s revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.22 EPS. Energizer has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.080-0.090 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Energizer will post 3.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 25th were paid a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, November 25th. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.14%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Energizer news, CEO Mark Stephen Lavigne acquired 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $17.11 per share, with a total value of $171,100.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 464,889 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,954,250.79. This represents a 2.20% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Donal L. Mulligan bought 15,000 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $17.40 per share, for a total transaction 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 represents a 150.00% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have bought 26,000 shares of company stock worth $449,240. Insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Energizer

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Clarkston Capital Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Energizer by 13.9% in the 2nd quarter. Clarkston Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,789,400 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,554,000 after purchasing an additional 583,465 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management lifted its stake in Energizer by 24.5% in the third quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 3,436,574 shares of the company’s stock valued at $85,536,000 after buying an additional 675,426 shares in the last quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL boosted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 34.9% in the second quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 1,899,587 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,296,000 after buying an additional 491,794 shares during the period. Medina Value Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Energizer during the third quarter worth $17,141,000. Finally, Kettle Hill Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Energizer by 438.2% during the third quarter. Kettle Hill Capital Management LLC now owns 553,815 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,784,000 after acquiring an additional 450,921 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

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.