Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) had its target price increased by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $23.00 to $24.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 2.39% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Energizer from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their price objective on Energizer from $29.00 to $20.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Energizer from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 22nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Barclays set a $22.00 price target on Energizer in a research report on Friday, January 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Energizer presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $24.67.

Energizer Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE ENR opened at $23.44 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.61 billion, a PE ratio of 7.89 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.49. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $20.39 and a 200-day moving average of $23.58. Energizer has a 52-week low of $16.77 and a 52-week high of $32.34.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.26 by $0.05. Energizer had a return on equity of 143.24% and a net margin of 7.11%.The firm had revenue of $778.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $712.82 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.67 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Energizer has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.400-0.500 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Energizer will post 3.58 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Donal L. Mulligan purchased 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $17.40 per share, for a total transaction of $261,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 25,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $435,000. This represents a 150.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Mark Stephen Lavigne purchased 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was bought at an average cost 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $7,954,250.79. This represents a 2.20% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have bought 26,000 shares of company stock valued at $449,240 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Energizer

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of ENR. LSV Asset Management increased its holdings in Energizer by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 3,553,474 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,679,000 after buying an additional 116,900 shares during the last quarter. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new position in shares of Energizer in the 4th quarter worth approximately $60,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL increased its holdings in shares of Energizer by 9.6% in the 4th quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 2,043,794 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,651,000 after acquiring an additional 178,429 shares during the last quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC raised its position in shares of Energizer by 28.9% during the 4th quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC now owns 505,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,054,000 after acquiring an additional 113,350 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in shares of Energizer by 148,623.9% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,794,522 shares of the company’s stock valued at $55,583,000 after acquiring an additional 2,792,643 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Energizer

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 top-line and adjusted EPS beat — Energizer reported adjusted EPS of $0.31 (vs. ~$0.26 consensus) and revenue of $778.9M, driven partly by the APS acquisition contribution. These beats demonstrate underlying revenue strength. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash flow and balance-sheet moves — operating cash flow of ~$149.5M, free cash flow of ~$124.2M and >$100M of debt reduction improve liquidity and reduce financial risk. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Distribution expansion and strategic initiatives — company commentary and a deep-dive piece highlight distribution growth plans that could support longer-term sales but also require near-term investment. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/valuation chatter — one note points to a valuation-driven rating upgrade despite operational weaknesses; this may support the stock only if execution improves. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term margin pressure from tariffs and integration costs — management flagged tariffs and transitory operational inefficiencies that compressed gross margins in the quarter. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Disappointing Q2 guide — Energizer set Q2 FY2026 EPS guidance of $0.40–$0.50 versus consensus near $0.79, signaling a pullback in near-term profitability expectations and likely driving selling pressure. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Weak organic trends and limited pricing power — commentary and analysis highlight a sharp organic sales decline in Q1 and softer category demand, suggesting growth will rely on acquisitions and execution. Read More.

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.