Energizer FY2026 EPS Forecast Decreased by Zacks Research

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) – Analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2026 earnings per share 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 earn $3.32 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate 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 several other research reports. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $18.00 price target on shares of Energizer in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group upped their price target on Energizer from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Barclays increased their price target on Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Morgan Stanley restated a “negative” rating and set a $21.00 price objective on shares of Energizer in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Energizer from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $21.83.

Energizer Stock Down 0.0%

ENR stock opened at $22.36 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.22, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 2.07. Energizer has a fifty-two week low of $15.75 and a fifty-two week high of $30.29. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $21.25 and its 200 day simple moving average is $19.92. The company has a market cap of $1.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.95 and a beta of 0.75.

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

Energizer Announces Dividend

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Energizer

In other news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 60,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 20th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $20.02 per share, for a total transaction of $1,201,200.00. Following the purchase, the insider owned 7,820,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $156,556,400. The trade was a 0.77% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. In the last ninety days, insiders acquired 457,072 shares of company stock worth $9,086,357. 1.63% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Energizer

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Energizer by 20.0% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 108,822 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,220,000 after buying an additional 18,146 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 4.5% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 42,775 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,280,000 after acquiring an additional 1,857 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its position in shares of Energizer by 8.1% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 177,092 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,299,000 after purchasing an additional 13,216 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Energizer in the second quarter valued at $387,000. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new stake in shares of Energizer during the 2nd quarter valued at $586,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.74% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Energizer

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.