Shares of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SPB – Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the six ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $87.00.
Several research firms have commented on SPB. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $81.00 price target on shares of Spectrum Brands in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Canaccord Genuity Group reduced their target price on shares of Spectrum Brands from $100.00 to $99.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Spectrum Brands from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Spectrum Brands in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Spectrum Brands from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, June 21st.
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Insider Activity at Spectrum Brands
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Spectrum Brands
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of SPB. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in Spectrum Brands in the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of Spectrum Brands by 7,237.5% during the third quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 587 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 579 shares during the period. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Spectrum Brands by 96.9% in the fourth quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 630 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 310 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Spectrum Brands by 111.7% in the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 635 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 335 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of Spectrum Brands in the second quarter worth $41,000.
More Spectrum Brands News
Here are the key news stories impacting Spectrum Brands this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and sales beat: Spectrum Brands reported fiscal Q3 earnings of $2.79 per share, well above analyst estimates of approximately $1.46-$1.49 and up from $1.24 a year earlier. Revenue rose 7.7% year over year to $753.3 million, exceeding the $732.2 million consensus estimate. Spectrum Brands Holdings Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
- Positive Sentiment: Broad-based operating momentum: All three businesses delivered year-over-year top-line growth, while margin expansion supported the earnings outperformance. The Home & Garden segment was a key contributor, with sales increasing 19% year over year. Spectrum Brands’ Q3 Earnings Beat, Home & Garden Unit Sales Up 19% Y/Y
- Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook: Management increased its fiscal 2026 EBITDA outlook, reinforcing expectations that the company’s sales growth and margin improvements can continue. The stronger outlook was a central catalyst for the positive investor reaction. Spectrum Brands posts strong earnings beat and raises EBITDA outlook
- Neutral Sentiment: Shareholder returns and sentiment: Spectrum Brands maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.47 per share, payable September 22, and shareholders supported the board and governance proposals at the annual meeting. Brokerages also maintained a consensus “Moderate Buy” recommendation. Spectrum Brands Holdings Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend of $0.47 Per Share
Spectrum Brands Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE SPB opened at $90.27 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $85.44 and its 200 day moving average is $79.21. The stock has a market cap of $2.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.52, a P/E/G ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.63. Spectrum Brands has a 1-year low of $49.99 and a 1-year high of $99.06. The company has a current ratio of 2.29, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30.
Spectrum Brands (NYSE:SPB – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported $2.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.46 by $1.33. Spectrum Brands had a return on equity of 8.23% and a net margin of 4.47%.The business had revenue of $753.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $732.19 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.24 earnings per share. Spectrum Brands’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Spectrum Brands will post 5.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Spectrum Brands Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.47 per share. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. Spectrum Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 35.88%.
Spectrum Brands Company Profile
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc is a global consumer products company that develops and markets a diverse portfolio of branded household and personal care products. Organized into four principal business segments—Hardware & Home Improvement, Home & Garden, Pet, and Appliances & Personal Care—the company offers a broad range of items including security and plumbing solutions, small electric appliances, grooming tools, and pet care accessories. Its hardware division features well-known brands such as Kwikset, Baldwin and Pfister, while the home appliance segment is anchored by names like Russell Hobbs and Remington.
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