Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Major Shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. Purchases 20,000 Shares

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 9th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $20.34 per share, for a total transaction of $406,800.00. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 7,440,000 shares in the company, valued at $151,329,600. This represents a 0.27% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Major shareholders that own 10% or more of a company’s stock are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

Aqua Capital, Ltd. also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, July 10th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $20.67 per share, with a total value of $826,800.00.
• On Tuesday, July 7th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $20.81 per share, for a total transaction of $832,400.00.
• On Monday, June 22nd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were bought at an average price of $21.10 per share, for a total transaction of $844,000.00.
• On Thursday, June 18th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $21.54 per share, with a total value of $861,600.00.
• On Wednesday, June 3rd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 35,686 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were bought at an average price of $18.44 per share, with a total value of $658,049.84.
• On Monday, June 1st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 38,006 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $18.21 per share, for a total transaction of $692,089.26.
• On Thursday, May 21st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 43,380 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $16.81 per share, for a total transaction of $729,217.80.
• On Wednesday, May 20th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 81,609 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $16.18 per share, with a total value of $1,320,433.62.
• On Wednesday, April 15th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 4,200 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $18.85 per share, with a total value of $79,170.00.
• On Tuesday, April 14th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 1,643 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $18.90 per share, with a total value of $31,052.70.

Energizer Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of ENR stock opened at $20.45 on Tuesday. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $15.75 and a 12 month high of $30.29. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 2.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.08. The business’s 50 day moving average is $19.49 and its two-hundred day moving average is $19.75. The company has a market cap of $1.40 billion, a PE ratio of 7.49 and a beta of 0.75.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $643.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $661.92 million. Energizer had a net margin of 6.55% and a return on equity of 144.22%. Energizer’s quarterly revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $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 analysts predict that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.55 EPS for the current year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th were paid a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 20th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.9%. Energizer’s payout ratio is presently 43.96%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Barclays reduced their price objective on Energizer from $19.00 to $18.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Canaccord Genuity Group decreased their price target on shares of Energizer from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Energizer from $21.00 to $19.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, UBS Group upped their price target on Energizer from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Energizer presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $23.14.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Energizer

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio grew its stake in Energizer by 25.5% during the fourth quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,479 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 503 shares during the last quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Energizer by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 23,608 shares of the company’s stock worth $470,000 after buying an additional 568 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Energizer by 51.6% in the first quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,891 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 644 shares during the last quarter. SummitTX Capital L.P. raised its stake in shares of Energizer by 2.3% in the first quarter. SummitTX Capital L.P. now owns 34,246 shares of the company’s stock valued at $562,000 after acquiring an additional 781 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Krane Funds Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 4.1% in the 4th quarter. Krane Funds Advisors LLC now owns 22,112 shares of the company’s stock worth $440,000 after acquiring an additional 873 shares in the last quarter. 93.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.