Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Estimates for Energizer

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of Energizer in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, August 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $3.32 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $3.54. The consensus estimate for Energizer’s current full-year earnings is $3.31 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Energizer’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.32 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.53 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.50 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.92 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.35 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $3.30 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.55 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $0.52 EPS and Q3 2028 earnings at $0.94 EPS.

ENR has been the topic of a number of other reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Energizer from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $18.00 price target on Energizer in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed a “negative” rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of Energizer in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $21.83.

Energizer Stock Performance

NYSE:ENR opened at $22.36 on Wednesday. Energizer has a twelve month low of $15.75 and a twelve month high of $30.29. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.22. The stock has a market cap of $1.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.95 and a beta of 0.75. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $21.25 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $19.92.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.83 by ($0.08). Energizer had a net margin of 2.73% and a return on equity of 122.63%. The business had revenue of $734.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $720.29 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.13 EPS. Energizer’s quarterly revenue was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. Energizer has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.350 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.600-3.600 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Energizer

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Energizer in the second quarter worth approximately $201,796,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in shares of Energizer by 148,623.9% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,794,522 shares of the company’s stock valued at $55,583,000 after acquiring an additional 2,792,643 shares in the last quarter. Armistice Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Energizer during the fourth quarter worth about $20,606,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in Energizer in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $22,040,000. Finally, Cibc World Market Inc. bought a new position in shares of Energizer during the second quarter worth $12,710,000. Institutional investors own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Energizer

In related news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 60,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $20.25 per share, with a total value of $1,215,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,940,000 shares in the company, valued at $160,785,000. This trade represents a 0.76% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last quarter, insiders purchased 457,072 shares of company stock valued at $9,086,357. Insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be paid a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.4%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 101.69%.

Key Energizer News

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut its FY2026 EPS estimate to $3.32 from $3.54 and reduced its Q4 2026 forecast to $1.32 from $1.46.
• Negative Sentiment: The firm lowered its FY2027 EPS estimate to $3.30 from $3.61, with reductions for Q1 2027 to $0.53 from $0.60, Q2 to $0.50 from $0.55, Q3 to $0.92 from $1.03 and Q4 to $1.35 from $1.43.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also reduced its longer-term estimates for Q1 2028 to $0.55 from $0.65, Q2 2028 to $0.52 from $0.60 and Q3 2028 to $0.94 from $1.07, indicating more cautious expectations for Energizer’s earnings trajectory.
• Neutral Sentiment: The revised FY2026 and FY2027 estimates of $3.32 and $3.30 remain close to the current full-year consensus estimate of $3.31, limiting the immediate significance of the cuts but highlighting reduced upside relative to prior forecasts.

Energizer Company Profile

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.