Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Price Target Lowered to $19.00 at Canaccord Genuity Group

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) had its price target decreased by Canaccord Genuity Group from $20.00 to $19.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Canaccord Genuity Group currently has a hold rating on the stock.

ENR has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Zacks Research upgraded Energizer from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. UBS Group lifted their target price on Energizer from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Energizer from $21.00 to $19.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Barclays lifted their target price on Energizer from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Evercore set a $28.00 target price on shares of Energizer in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $23.29.

Energizer Stock Up 6.0%

Energizer stock opened at $18.93 on Wednesday. Energizer has a 1-year low of $16.00 and a 1-year high of $30.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.08, a current ratio of 2.05 and a quick ratio of 1.07. The stock has a market cap of $1.30 billion, a PE ratio of 6.93 and a beta of 0.81. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $18.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $20.33.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.47. Energizer had a return on equity of 144.22% and a net margin of 6.55%.The company had revenue of $643.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $661.92 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.67 earnings per share. Energizer’s quarterly revenue was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Energizer has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.750-0.850 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Energizer will post 3.6 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 20th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.3%. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 40.40%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 4,200 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 15th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $18.85 per share, with a total value of $79,170.00. Following the purchase, the insider directly owned 7,025,215 shares in the company, valued at approximately $132,425,302.75. The trade was a 0.06% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Over the last ninety days, insiders purchased 20,215 shares of company stock worth $361,302. 1.63% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Energizer

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Huntington National Bank raised its stake in Energizer by 1,836.1% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,181 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 1,120 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its stake in Energizer by 92.4% during the 3rd 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. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. purchased a new stake in Energizer during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Energizer by 93.8% during the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,992 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 964 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd raised its stake in Energizer by 148.1% during the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 2,077 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 1,240 shares during the last quarter. 93.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Energizer

Here are the key news stories impacting Energizer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Earnings beat and margin tailwind: Energizer reported adjusted EPS of $0.94 vs. Street $0.47, helped by margin expansion and a $47.6M tariff-refund benefit that boosted adjusted results. This outperformance is the main driver lifting the stock. Q2 Results Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: New product innovation: Energizer launched the “Energizer® Ultimate Child Shield™” coin lithium batteries — a safety-focused feature that can help differentiate the product portfolio and support long-term brand positioning. Product Launch
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance update — FY roughly in line: Management set FY26 EPS at $3.30–$3.60 (roughly in line with consensus) while adjusting expectations for sales/margins; investors will focus on execution vs. those ranges. Guidance Details
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term guidance disappointment: Q3 FY26 EPS was guided to $0.75–$0.85 versus consensus around $0.93, creating concern about near-term earnings momentum and limiting upside. Q3 Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Sales shortfall and volume pressures: Revenue of $643.3M missed analyst estimates (~$661.9M) and declined ~3% y/y, signaling ongoing top-line headwinds despite the EPS beat. Revenue / Sales Detail
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst trims: Canaccord and JPMorgan cut price targets to $19 and maintained hold/neutral ratings, signaling limited near-term upside from current levels and likely contributing to profit-taking. Analyst Notes TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call/transcripts available for details: Multiple transcripts provide color on drivers (tariff refund timing, mix/volume dynamics, margin actions) that investors should review to assess sustainability of the beat. Earnings Call Transcript

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.