Energizer (NYSE:ENR – Get Free Report) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.750-0.850 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.930. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Energizer also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.300-3.600 EPS.
Energizer Stock Performance
Shares of ENR stock traded down $1.09 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $18.26. 1,044,036 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,247,717. The company has a market capitalization of $1.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.15 and a beta of 0.80. The company has a current ratio of 1.99, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.49. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $18.67 and its 200 day moving average is $20.41. Energizer has a 1 year low of $16.00 and a 1 year high of $30.29.
Energizer (NYSE:ENR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $643.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $661.92 million. Energizer had a net margin of 7.11% and a return on equity of 143.24%. Energizer’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company 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. Equities research analysts expect that Energizer will post 3.37 EPS for the current year.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
ENR has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. UBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Energizer from $25.00 to $17.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Barclays upped their price target on shares of Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Morgan Stanley set a $24.00 price target on shares of Energizer in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Energizer from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Evercore set a $28.00 target price on shares of Energizer in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $23.43.
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Insider Transactions at Energizer
In other news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 4,200 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 15th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $18.85 per share, for a total transaction of $79,170.00. Following the purchase, the insider directly owned 7,025,215 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $132,425,302.75. This trade represents a 0.06% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. In the last 90 days, insiders have purchased 20,215 shares of company stock valued at $361,302. Corporate insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.
Energizer News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS beat — Energizer reported adjusted EPS of $0.94 versus a consensus of $0.47, showing solid profit performance on an adjusted basis. Energizer Holdings (ENR) Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: One-time tariff refund boosted margins — Management cited a $47.6M tariff refund that supported adjusted gross margin (adjusted gross margin ~44.4%) and helped lift adjusted EPS. This reduces the optics of underlying margin pressure in the quarter. Energizer Holdings, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
- Neutral Sentiment: FY 2026 outlook largely unchanged — The company set FY 2026 EPS guidance at $3.30–$3.60, which is roughly in line with consensus (consensus ~3.34), and said adjusted EBITDA is expected toward the high end of previous ranges — a mixed signal that keeps full-year expectations intact. Energizer Holdings, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
- Negative Sentiment: Q3 guidance disappointed — Energizer guided Q3 FY26 EPS to $0.75–$0.85 versus a Street estimate near $0.93, signaling near-term softness and prompting downward pressure on the stock. Compared to Estimates, Energizer (ENR) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed and declined year-over-year — Net sales were $643.3M versus analyst expectations around $662M and were down ~3% from a year earlier, underscoring demand weakness. Press Release / Slide Deck
- Negative Sentiment: GAAP vs adjusted divergence — GAAP EPS was reported much lower ($0.15) than adjusted EPS ($0.94), highlighting one-time items and non‑cash impacts that inject uncertainty into headline profitability. Energizer Holdings, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Energizer
A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Energizer by 25.8% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 589,954 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,734,000 after buying an additional 121,051 shares during the last quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Energizer by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 23,608 shares of the company’s stock worth $470,000 after buying an additional 568 shares during the last quarter. VARCOV Co. bought a new position in shares of Energizer in the 4th quarter worth $1,509,000. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in shares of Energizer by 69.4% in the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 903,293 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,966,000 after buying an additional 370,216 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SummitTX Capital L.P. bought a new position in shares of Energizer during the 4th quarter valued at $666,000. 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.
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