Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Given New $24.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) had its price objective raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $23.00 to $24.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Barclays set a $22.00 target price on shares of Energizer in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Wall Street Zen lowered Energizer from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 22nd. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Energizer from $28.00 to $22.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Zacks Research lowered Energizer from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a report on Monday, December 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Energizer presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $24.67.

Energizer Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of ENR opened at $23.44 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.49, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a current ratio of 1.99. The company has a market cap of $1.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.89 and a beta of 0.64. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $20.39 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $23.58. Energizer has a 52-week low of $16.77 and a 52-week high of $32.34.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.26 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $778.90 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $712.82 million. Energizer had a return on equity of 143.24% and a net margin of 7.11%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.67 earnings per share. 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 predict that Energizer will post 3.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.1%. Energizer’s payout ratio is currently 36.14%.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Mark Stephen Lavigne bought 10,000 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $17.11 per share, with a total value of $171,100.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 464,889 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,954,250.79. This trade represents a 2.20% 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. Also, Director Donal L. Mulligan acquired 15,000 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $17.40 per share, with a total value of $261,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 25,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $435,000. This trade represents a 150.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders acquired 26,000 shares of company stock valued at $449,240 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Energizer

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of ENR. AdvisorNet Financial Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Energizer in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Huntington National Bank raised its position in Energizer by 1,836.1% during the third quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,181 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 1,120 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its stake in Energizer by 92.4% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,233 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 592 shares during the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its position in shares of Energizer by 967.1% in the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,782 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 1,615 shares during the period. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. increased its stake in shares of Energizer by 38.9% during the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,883 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 527 shares during the last quarter. 93.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Energizer News

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 top-line and adjusted EPS beat — Energizer reported adjusted EPS of $0.31 (vs. ~$0.26 consensus) and revenue of $778.9M, driven partly by the APS acquisition contribution. These beats demonstrate underlying revenue strength. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash flow and balance-sheet moves — operating cash flow of ~$149.5M, free cash flow of ~$124.2M and >$100M of debt reduction improve liquidity and reduce financial risk. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Distribution expansion and strategic initiatives — company commentary and a deep-dive piece highlight distribution growth plans that could support longer-term sales but also require near-term investment. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/valuation chatter — one note points to a valuation-driven rating upgrade despite operational weaknesses; this may support the stock only if execution improves. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term margin pressure from tariffs and integration costs — management flagged tariffs and transitory operational inefficiencies that compressed gross margins in the quarter. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Disappointing Q2 guide — Energizer set Q2 FY2026 EPS guidance of $0.40–$0.50 versus consensus near $0.79, signaling a pullback in near-term profitability expectations and likely driving selling pressure. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Weak organic trends and limited pricing power — commentary and analysis highlight a sharp organic sales decline in Q1 and softer category demand, suggesting growth will rely on acquisitions and execution. Read More.

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.