Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Major Shareholder Acquires $406,800.00 in Stock

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 9th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $20.34 per share, with a total value of $406,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider owned 7,440,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $151,329,600. This represents a 0.27% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Large 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 Friday, July 10th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was purchased at an average price of $20.67 per share, with a total value of $826,800.00.
• On Tuesday, July 7th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 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. purchased 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $21.10 per share, for a total transaction of $844,000.00.
• On Thursday, June 18th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $21.54 per share, for a total transaction of $861,600.00.
• On Wednesday, June 3rd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 35,686 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $18.44 per share, with a total value of $658,049.84.
• On Monday, June 1st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 38,006 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was purchased at an average price of $18.21 per share, with a total value of $692,089.26.
• On Thursday, May 21st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 43,380 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was purchased at an average price of $16.81 per share, with a total value of $729,217.80.
• On Wednesday, May 20th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 81,609 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $16.18 per share, for a total transaction of $1,320,433.62.
• On Wednesday, April 15th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 4,200 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $18.85 per share, for a total transaction of $79,170.00.
• On Tuesday, April 14th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 1,643 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $18.90 per share, for a total transaction of $31,052.70.

Energizer Price Performance

Shares of Energizer stock opened at $20.65 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $1.41 billion, a PE ratio of 7.56 and a beta of 0.75. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a twelve month low of $15.75 and a twelve month high of $30.29. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 2.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.08. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $19.58 and a 200 day moving average price of $19.75.

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, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.47. Energizer had a return on equity of 144.22% and a net margin of 6.55%.The company had revenue of $643.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $661.92 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.67 earnings per share. Energizer’s revenue for the quarter 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. Sell-side analysts predict that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th were paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 20th. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio is presently 43.96%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on ENR shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Energizer from $21.00 to $19.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Energizer from $19.00 to $18.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 7th. UBS Group lifted their target price 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. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group cut their target price on shares of Energizer from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $23.14.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Energizer

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Energizer by 20.0% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 108,822 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,220,000 after buying an additional 18,146 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in Energizer by 4.5% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 42,775 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,280,000 after acquiring an additional 1,857 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its position in Energizer by 8.1% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 177,092 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,299,000 after acquiring an additional 13,216 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Energizer during the 2nd quarter valued at about $387,000. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership purchased a new stake in Energizer during the 2nd quarter valued at about $586,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

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.