Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR – Get Free Report) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 40,000 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 10th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $20.67 per share, with a total value of $826,800.00. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 7,480,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $154,611,600. This represents a 0.54% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Large shareholders that own at least 10% 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 Thursday, July 9th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 20,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $20.34 per share, for a total transaction of $406,800.00.
- On Tuesday, July 7th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $20.81 per share, with a total value of $832,400.00.
- On Monday, June 22nd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were 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. acquired 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $21.54 per share, with a total value of $861,600.00.
- On Wednesday, June 3rd, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 35,686 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $18.44 per share, for a total transaction of $658,049.84.
- On Monday, June 1st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 38,006 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was 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. purchased 43,380 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $16.81 per share, with a total value of $729,217.80.
- On Wednesday, May 20th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 81,609 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were 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. acquired 4,200 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $18.85 per share, for a total transaction of $79,170.00.
- On Tuesday, April 14th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. acquired 1,643 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $18.90 per share, for a total transaction of $31,052.70.
Energizer Stock Down 0.2%
ENR stock opened at $20.42 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $19.55 and a two-hundred day moving average of $19.75. The company has a market cap of $1.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.48 and a beta of 0.75. 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.
Energizer Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 20th were paid a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 20th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.9%. Energizer’s payout ratio is presently 43.96%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Energizer
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ENR. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 51.6% during the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 644 shares during the period. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd raised its holdings in Energizer by 148.1% in the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 2,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 1,240 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new position in Energizer during the 3rd quarter worth $47,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its position in Energizer by 25.5% during the 4th quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,479 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 503 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG bought a new stake in Energizer during the fourth quarter valued at about $60,000. Institutional investors own 93.74% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
ENR has been the topic of several analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group dropped 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. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Energizer from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of Energizer from $21.00 to $19.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Barclays cut their target price on Energizer from $19.00 to $18.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $23.14.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on ENR
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.
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