Insider Buying: Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Major Shareholder Purchases $729,217.80 in Stock

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 43,380 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The stock was bought at an average cost of $16.81 per share, with a total value of $729,217.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 7,150,204 shares in the company, valued at approximately $120,194,929.24. This trade represents a 0.61% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Major shareholders that own 10% or more of a company’s shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

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

• On Wednesday, May 20th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 81,609 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $16.18 per share, with a total value of $1,320,433.62.
• On Wednesday, April 15th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 4,200 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $18.85 per share, with a total value of $79,170.00.
• On Tuesday, April 14th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 1,643 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $18.90 per share, with a total value of $31,052.70.
• On Wednesday, April 8th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 14,372 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $17.47 per share, with a total value of $251,078.84.

Energizer Trading Down 0.0%

NYSE:ENR opened at $18.18 on Monday. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $15.75 and a 12 month high of $30.29. The stock has a market cap of $1.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.66 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $17.87 and a 200-day moving average price of $19.76. The company has a current ratio of 2.05, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.08.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.47. Energizer had a net margin of 6.55% and a return on equity of 144.22%. The company had revenue of $643.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $661.92 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.67 EPS. Energizer’s revenue was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. 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 analysts predict that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.55 EPS for the current year.

Energizer Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 20th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 20th. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 43.96%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Energizer from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Canaccord Genuity Group lowered their price target on shares of Energizer from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Evercore set a $28.00 price target on shares of Energizer in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Morgan Stanley set a $24.00 price target on shares of Energizer in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Barclays lowered their price target on shares of Energizer from $19.00 to $18.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $23.14.

More Energizer News

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised Energizer’s FY2026 EPS estimate to $3.54 from $3.37, signaling improved near-term earnings expectations.
• Positive Sentiment: The firm also lifted its Q1 2027 EPS forecast to $0.60 from $0.45 and Q1 2028 EPS to $0.65 from $0.49, suggesting better profitability in future periods.
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 2027 EPS was increased to $1.03 from $1.00, and the current-year consensus remains around $3.55 per share, close to Zacks’ estimates, which may reassure investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research kept a Hold rating on Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), indicating the firm is not making a strong bullish call.
• Negative Sentiment: The analyst lowered several other forecasts, including Q3 2026 to $0.83 from $0.93, Q4 2026 to $1.46 from $1.66, Q2 2027 to $0.55 from $0.56, FY2027 to $3.61 from $3.75, and FY2028 to $3.82 from $3.93.

Institutional Trading of Energizer

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ENR. Huntington National Bank increased its stake in Energizer by 1,836.1% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,181 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 1,120 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its stake in Energizer by 51.6% during 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 in the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd increased its stake in Energizer by 148.1% during 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 in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new stake in Energizer during the 3rd quarter valued at about $47,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio increased its stake in Energizer by 25.5% during 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 in the last quarter. 93.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.