Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Major Shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. Buys 43,380 Shares

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 43,380 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $16.81 per share, for a total transaction of $729,217.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,150,204 shares in the company, valued at approximately $120,194,929.24. This trade represents a 0.61% 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 at least 10% of a company’s shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

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

• On Wednesday, May 20th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 81,609 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $16.18 per share, with a total value of $1,320,433.62.
• On Wednesday, April 15th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 4,200 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $18.85 per share, with a total value of $79,170.00.
• On Tuesday, April 14th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 1,643 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $18.90 per share, for a total transaction of $31,052.70.
• On Wednesday, April 8th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 14,372 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $17.47 per share, for a total transaction of $251,078.84.

Energizer Stock Up 5.1%

Shares of NYSE ENR traded up $0.88 on Friday, reaching $18.18. 1,083,227 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,262,743. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $17.86 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $19.79. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $15.75 and a 12 month high of $30.29. The company has a market cap of $1.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.66 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 2.05 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 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.47. The firm had revenue of $643.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $661.92 million. Energizer had a return on equity of 144.22% and a net margin of 6.55%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $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 research analysts forecast that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th will be issued a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 20th. Energizer’s payout ratio is 43.96%.

Energizer News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised Energizer’s FY2026 EPS estimate to $3.54 from $3.37, signaling improved near-term earnings expectations.
• Positive Sentiment: The firm also lifted its Q1 2027 EPS forecast to $0.60 from $0.45 and Q1 2028 EPS to $0.65 from $0.49, suggesting better profitability in future periods.
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 2027 EPS was increased to $1.03 from $1.00, and the current-year consensus remains around $3.55 per share, close to Zacks’ estimates, which may reassure investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research kept a Hold rating on Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), indicating the firm is not making a strong bullish call.
• Negative Sentiment: The analyst lowered several other forecasts, including Q3 2026 to $0.83 from $0.93, Q4 2026 to $1.46 from $1.66, Q2 2027 to $0.55 from $0.56, FY2027 to $3.61 from $3.75, and FY2028 to $3.82 from $3.93.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Energizer from $21.00 to $19.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Zacks Research raised shares of Energizer from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Energizer from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Evercore set a $28.00 target price on shares of Energizer in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group dropped their target price on shares of Energizer from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Energizer has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $23.14.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Huntington National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 1,836.1% during the third quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,181 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 1,120 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in Energizer by 51.6% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 644 shares in the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd raised its position in Energizer by 148.1% in the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 2,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 1,240 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. purchased a new position in Energizer in the 3rd quarter worth about $47,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its stake in Energizer by 25.5% during the 4th quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,479 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 503 shares during the period. 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.