Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Issues Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.400-0.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.790. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Energizer also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.300-3.600 EPS.

Energizer Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of ENR stock opened at $23.44 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.89 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.49, a current ratio of 1.99 and a quick ratio of 1.13. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $20.39 and its 200-day moving average price is $23.58. Energizer has a one year low of $16.77 and a one year high of $32.34.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.05. Energizer had a return on equity of 143.24% and a net margin of 7.11%.The firm had revenue of $778.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $712.82 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.67 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Energizer has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.400-0.500 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Energizer will post 3.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.1%. Energizer’s payout ratio is currently 36.14%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently weighed in on ENR. UBS Group set a $25.00 price objective on shares of Energizer and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Canaccord Genuity Group reduced their price target on Energizer from $29.00 to $20.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Energizer from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Energizer from $28.00 to $22.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Energizer has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $24.67.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Donal L. Mulligan acquired 15,000 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $17.40 per share, for a total transaction of $261,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 25,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $435,000. The trade was a 150.00% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Mark Stephen Lavigne acquired 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $17.11 per share, for a total transaction of $171,100.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 464,889 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,954,250.79. This represents a 2.20% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have bought 26,000 shares of company stock worth $449,240. Corporate insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.

Energizer News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 top-line and adjusted EPS beat — Energizer reported adjusted EPS of $0.31 (vs. ~$0.26 consensus) and revenue of $778.9M, driven partly by the APS acquisition contribution. These beats demonstrate underlying revenue strength. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash flow and balance-sheet moves — operating cash flow of ~$149.5M, free cash flow of ~$124.2M and >$100M of debt reduction improve liquidity and reduce financial risk. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Distribution expansion and strategic initiatives — company commentary and a deep-dive piece highlight distribution growth plans that could support longer-term sales but also require near-term investment. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/valuation chatter — one note points to a valuation-driven rating upgrade despite operational weaknesses; this may support the stock only if execution improves. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term margin pressure from tariffs and integration costs — management flagged tariffs and transitory operational inefficiencies that compressed gross margins in the quarter. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Disappointing Q2 guide — Energizer set Q2 FY2026 EPS guidance of $0.40–$0.50 versus consensus near $0.79, signaling a pullback in near-term profitability expectations and likely driving selling pressure. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Weak organic trends and limited pricing power — commentary and analysis highlight a sharp organic sales decline in Q1 and softer category demand, suggesting growth will rely on acquisitions and execution. Read More.

Institutional Trading of Energizer

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Energizer during the 3rd quarter worth about $47,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its stake in Energizer by 268.5% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 8,947 shares of the company’s stock worth $180,000 after buying an additional 6,519 shares during the period. Brooklyn Investment Group boosted its stake in Energizer by 287.1% during the third quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 8,106 shares of the company’s stock worth $202,000 after buying an additional 6,012 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC increased its position in shares of Energizer by 10.5% during the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 10,196 shares of the company’s stock valued at $206,000 after acquiring an additional 970 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Moors & Cabot Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Energizer in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $209,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.