Aqua Capital, Ltd. Purchases 40,000 Shares of Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Stock

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 17th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $20.48 per share, for a total transaction of $819,200.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider directly owned 7,700,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $157,696,000. The trade was a 0.52% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Large shareholders that own 10% or more of a company’s shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

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

• On Monday, July 20th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 60,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $20.02 per share, with a total value of $1,201,200.00.
• On Thursday, July 23rd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 60,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $20.25 per share, with a total value of $1,215,000.00.
• On Friday, July 10th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $20.67 per share, with a total value of $826,800.00.
• On Thursday, July 9th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 20,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $20.34 per share, for a total transaction of $406,800.00.
• 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. purchased 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $21.10 per share, with a total value of $844,000.00.
• On Thursday, June 18th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired 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 stock was acquired at an average cost of $18.44 per share, with a total value of $658,049.84.
• On Monday, June 1st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 38,006 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average price 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 shares were bought at an average price of $16.81 per share, for a total transaction of $729,217.80.

Energizer Stock Performance

Shares of Energizer stock opened at $21.38 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $20.28 and a 200 day moving average price of $19.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.83 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 2.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.08. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $15.75 and a 52 week high of $30.29.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.47. Energizer had a net margin of 6.55% and a return on equity of 144.22%. The company had revenue of $643.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $661.92 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.67 EPS. Energizer’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Energizer has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.750-0.850 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.56 EPS for the current year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.6%. Energizer’s payout ratio is 43.96%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ENR. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its holdings in 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 purchasing an additional 644 shares during the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd grew its position in Energizer by 148.1% during the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 2,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 1,240 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. purchased a new position in shares of Energizer during the 3rd quarter valued at about $47,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its stake in shares of Energizer by 25.5% during the 4th quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,479 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 503 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new position in shares of Energizer in the 4th quarter valued at about $60,000. 93.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Energizer

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major shareholder Aqua Capital continued buying ENR shares, acquiring a combined 160,000 shares for approximately $3.24 million in transactions dated July 17, July 20 and July 23. The purchases increased Aqua Capital’s already sizable position and may signal confidence in Energizer’s valuation and long-term prospects. SEC filing on Aqua Capital purchase
• Positive Sentiment: Energizer declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable September 9 to shareholders of record August 19. The dividend equates to $1.20 annually and a reported yield of about 5.5%, which may attract income-oriented investors. Energizer dividend announcement
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks analysis highlighted Energizer as a potentially strong long-term momentum stock, suggesting that recent price performance and valuation characteristics could appeal to momentum and value investors. Zacks momentum analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains cautious: ENR has an average rating of “Hold,” with one Buy and seven Hold ratings, while the average price target is approximately $24. Recent target changes were mixed, although several firms raised their objectives.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks warned that Energizer may report a decline in earnings and lacks the indicators typically associated with a likely earnings beat. Investors are likely to focus on upcoming results, guidance and consumer demand. Zacks earnings outlook
• Negative Sentiment: The latest reported quarter showed revenue down 3% year over year and below analyst expectations, despite a substantial EPS beat. Energizer’s high leverage also remains a risk for shareholders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ENR has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group reduced their target price on Energizer from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. UBS Group boosted their price target on Energizer from $19.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays increased their price objective on Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Energizer from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Energizer has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $24.00.

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.