Aqua Capital, Ltd. Purchases 60,000 Shares of Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Stock

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 60,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 20th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $20.02 per share, with a total value of $1,201,200.00. Following the acquisition, the insider owned 7,820,000 shares in the company, valued at $156,556,400. The trade was a 0.77% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Major shareholders that own at least 10% of a company’s stock are required to disclose their sales and purchases with the SEC.

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

• On Friday, July 17th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $20.48 per share, with a total value of $819,200.00.
• On Thursday, July 23rd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 60,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $20.25 per share, for a total transaction 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. purchased 20,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $20.34 per share, for a total transaction of $406,800.00.
• On Tuesday, July 7th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average price 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 acquired at an average cost of $21.10 per share, for a total transaction of $844,000.00.
• On Thursday, June 18th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $21.54 per share, with a total value of $861,600.00.
• On Wednesday, June 3rd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 35,686 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average price 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 acquired at an average price 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 shares were acquired at an average price of $16.81 per share, for a total transaction of $729,217.80.

Energizer Stock Down 2.2%

Shares of NYSE ENR opened at $21.38 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $1.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.83 and a beta of 0.75. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $20.28 and its 200-day simple moving average is $19.80. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a 12-month low of $15.75 and a 12-month high of $30.29. 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 for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.47. The company 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%.Energizer’s revenue was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. 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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be paid 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 dividend yield of 5.6%. Energizer’s payout ratio is presently 43.96%.

Key Stories Impacting Energizer

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major shareholder Aqua Capital continued buying ENR shares, acquiring a combined 160,000 shares for approximately $3.24 million in transactions dated July 17, July 20 and July 23. The purchases increased Aqua Capital’s already sizable position and may signal confidence in Energizer’s valuation and long-term prospects. SEC filing on Aqua Capital purchase
• Positive Sentiment: Energizer declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable September 9 to shareholders of record August 19. The dividend equates to $1.20 annually and a reported yield of about 5.5%, which may attract income-oriented investors. Energizer dividend announcement
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks analysis highlighted Energizer as a potentially strong long-term momentum stock, suggesting that recent price performance and valuation characteristics could appeal to momentum and value investors. Zacks momentum analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains cautious: ENR has an average rating of “Hold,” with one Buy and seven Hold ratings, while the average price target is approximately $24. Recent target changes were mixed, although several firms raised their objectives.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks warned that Energizer may report a decline in earnings and lacks the indicators typically associated with a likely earnings beat. Investors are likely to focus on upcoming results, guidance and consumer demand. Zacks earnings outlook
• Negative Sentiment: The latest reported quarter showed revenue down 3% year over year and below analyst expectations, despite a substantial EPS beat. Energizer’s high leverage also remains a risk for shareholders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Energizer

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ENR. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its position in 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 purchasing an additional 644 shares during the period. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd raised its position in Energizer by 148.1% in the fourth quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 2,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 1,240 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new stake in Energizer in the third quarter valued at $47,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its position in shares of Energizer by 25.5% during the 4th quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,479 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after purchasing an additional 503 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new position in shares of Energizer during the 4th quarter worth $60,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

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.