Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Major Shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. Acquires 40,000 Shares of Stock

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 17th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $20.48 per share, for a total transaction of $819,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,700,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $157,696,000. The trade was a 0.52% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Major shareholders that own 10% or more of a company’s shares are required to disclose their sales and purchases with the SEC.

Aqua Capital, Ltd. also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, July 20th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 60,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was purchased at an average price of $20.02 per share, for a total transaction of $1,201,200.00.
• On Thursday, July 23rd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 60,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $20.25 per share, with a total value of $1,215,000.00.
• On Friday, July 10th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $20.67 per share, for a total transaction of $826,800.00.
• On Thursday, July 9th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 20,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were bought at an average price of $20.34 per share, for a total transaction of $406,800.00.
• On Tuesday, July 7th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $20.81 per share, for a total transaction of $832,400.00.
• On Monday, June 22nd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $21.10 per share, with a total value of $844,000.00.
• On Thursday, June 18th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $21.54 per share, for a total transaction of $861,600.00.
• On Wednesday, June 3rd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 35,686 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $18.44 per share, for a total transaction of $658,049.84.
• On Monday, June 1st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 38,006 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $18.21 per share, with a total value of $692,089.26.
• On Thursday, May 21st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 43,380 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $16.81 per share, for a total transaction of $729,217.80.

Energizer Price Performance

Shares of ENR stock opened at $21.86 on Wednesday. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $15.75 and a 52 week high of $30.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.50 billion, a PE ratio of 8.01 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.08, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 2.05. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $20.19 and its 200-day moving average is $19.80.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.47. The firm had revenue of $643.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $661.92 million. Energizer had a return on equity of 144.22% and a net margin of 6.55%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.67 EPS. Energizer has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.750-0.850 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.5%. Energizer’s payout ratio is currently 43.96%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Energizer

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new position in shares of Energizer in the 3rd quarter valued at about $47,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its holdings 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 valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 644 shares during the period. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd lifted its stake in Energizer by 148.1% in the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 2,077 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 1,240 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its stake in Energizer by 25.5% in the 4th 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 during the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in Energizer by 70.5% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,898 shares of the company’s stock valued at $62,000 after purchasing an additional 1,198 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

Energizer News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Energizer declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable September 9 to shareholders of record August 19. The payment implies an annualized dividend of $1.20 and a yield of approximately 5.5%, which may appeal to income-oriented investors. Energizer Holdings declares quarterly dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Major shareholder Aqua Capital purchased a combined 160,000 ENR shares across transactions dated July 17, 20 and 23, investing approximately $3.24 million at prices between $20.02 and $20.48. The purchases increased Aqua Capital’s already substantial position and may signal confidence in Energizer’s valuation and outlook. SEC filing on Aqua Capital purchase
• Neutral Sentiment: ENR’s valuation remains relatively modest, with a reported price-to-earnings ratio near 8 and its shares trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. These factors may support the stock, although the company’s high leverage remains a risk.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts expect Energizer to report a decline in earnings and the latest estimate commentary suggests the company lacks the indicators typically associated with a likely earnings beat. Investors may therefore focus closely on quarterly results, guidance and consumer-demand trends. Analysts estimate Energizer earnings decline

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently weighed in on ENR. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Energizer from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. UBS Group increased their target price on Energizer from $19.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Canaccord Genuity Group dropped their target price on shares of Energizer from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $24.00.

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.