Nomura Holdings Inc. Boosts Holdings in EnerSys (NYSE:ENS)

Nomura Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in EnerSys (NYSE:ENS) by 9.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 17,303 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,557 shares during the quarter. Nomura Holdings Inc.’s holdings in EnerSys were worth $1,599,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of ENS. Barclays PLC raised its position in shares of EnerSys by 87.2% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 184,110 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $18,788,000 after purchasing an additional 85,742 shares during the last quarter. Uncommon Cents Investing LLC increased its holdings in EnerSys by 4.6% in the 4th quarter. Uncommon Cents Investing LLC now owns 3,400 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $314,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Perpetual Ltd increased its holdings in EnerSys by 88.5% in the 4th quarter. Perpetual Ltd now owns 4,241 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $392,000 after buying an additional 1,991 shares in the last quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its holdings in EnerSys by 12.0% in the 4th quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 17,502 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,618,000 after buying an additional 1,876 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC increased its holdings in EnerSys by 7.0% in the 4th quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 4,333 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $400,000 after buying an additional 283 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.93% of the company’s stock.

EnerSys Price Performance

NYSE ENS opened at $99.69 on Friday. EnerSys has a one year low of $76.57 and a one year high of $112.53. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $89.79 and a 200 day moving average of $94.35. The company has a market capitalization of $3.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.34, a PEG ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 2.00 and a current ratio of 3.06.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective on shares of EnerSys in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $117.50.

EnerSys Profile

EnerSys engages in the provision of stored energy solutions for industrial applications worldwide. It operates in four segments: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty, and New Ventures. The Energy Systems segment offers uninterruptible power systems (UPS) applications for computer and computer-controlled systems, as well as telecommunications systems; switchgear and electrical control systems used in industrial facilities and electric utilities, large-scale energy storage, and energy pipelines; integrated power solutions and services to broadband, telecom, data center, and renewable and industrial customers; and thermally managed cabinets and enclosures for electronic equipment and batteries.