FY2028 EPS Estimates for Energizer Lowered by Zacks Research

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their FY2028 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Energizer in a research note issued on Tuesday, August 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $3.38 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $3.82. The consensus estimate for Energizer’s current full-year earnings is $3.31 per share.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by ($0.08). The firm had revenue of $734.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $720.29 million. Energizer had a net margin of 2.73% and a return on equity of 122.63%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter 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.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. UBS Group upped their price target on Energizer from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed a “negative” rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of Energizer in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $18.00 price objective on shares of Energizer in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $21.83.

Energizer Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of Energizer stock opened at $21.71 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $21.30 and its 200 day simple moving average is $19.92. Energizer has a 52-week low of $15.75 and a 52-week high of $30.29. The firm has a market cap 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 quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 2.07.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Energizer

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ENR. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Energizer by 51.6% during the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 644 shares during the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd grew 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 buying an additional 1,240 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new position in Energizer in the 3rd quarter valued at about $47,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 503 shares during the period. Finally, Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in Energizer during the second quarter worth approximately $53,000. 93.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Energizer

In other Energizer news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 60,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 20th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $20.02 per share, with a total value of $1,201,200.00. Following the acquisition, the insider owned 7,820,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $156,556,400. The trade was a 0.77% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. In the last ninety days, insiders purchased 413,692 shares of company stock worth $8,357,139. Insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be given a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 19th. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 101.69%.

Key Stories Impacting Energizer

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced its FY2026 EPS estimate to $3.32 from $3.54 and its FY2027 forecast to $3.30 from $3.61. The FY2028 estimate was also cut to $3.38 from $3.82, indicating weaker expected earnings growth over the next several years. Energizer Holdings stock and analyst information
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly estimates were lowered across the forecast period, 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. Longer-term 2028 estimates were similarly reduced, including Q1 2028 EPS to $0.55 from $0.65 and Q2 2028 to $0.52 from $0.60. Energizer Holdings stock and analyst information
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ revised FY2026 and FY2027 estimates of $3.32 and $3.30 per share remain close to the broader current-year consensus of $3.31, suggesting the revisions are a negative shift in expectations but not a major divergence from the overall analyst view. Energizer Holdings stock and analyst information

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.