Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Sets New 12-Month Low – Here’s Why

Shares of Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) reached a new 52-week low during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $16.72 and last traded at $16.79, with a volume of 710602 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $17.45.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have issued reports on ENR. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Energizer from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Energizer from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 22nd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Energizer from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Morgan Stanley set a $24.00 price target on shares of Energizer in a report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Evercore set a $28.00 price target on Energizer in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $25.29.

Energizer Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $1.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.73 and a beta of 0.64. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $21.07 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $22.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.49, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a current ratio of 1.99.

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

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 18th were issued a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.0%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 18th. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 40.40%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. AdvisorNet Financial Inc bought a new stake in shares of Energizer during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Huntington National Bank increased its holdings in Energizer by 1,836.1% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,181 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 1,120 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its stake in shares of Energizer by 92.4% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,233 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 592 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new position in shares of Energizer in the third quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Energizer by 93.8% in the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,992 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 964 shares in the last quarter. 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.