Aqua Capital, Ltd. Purchases 60,000 Shares of Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Stock

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 60,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $20.25 per share, for a total transaction of $1,215,000.00. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 7,940,000 shares in the company, valued at $160,785,000. This trade represents a 0.76% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company’s stock are required to disclose their sales and purchases with the SEC.

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

• On Friday, July 17th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was purchased at an average price of $20.48 per share, for a total transaction of $819,200.00.
• On Monday, July 20th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 60,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $20.02 per share, with a total value of $1,201,200.00.
• On Friday, July 10th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 40,000 shares of Energizer stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $20.67 per share, with a total value of $826,800.00.
• On Thursday, July 9th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 20,000 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was purchased 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 price of $20.81 per share, for a total transaction 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 cost of $21.10 per share, with a total value of $844,000.00.
• On Thursday, June 18th, Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 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 stock was acquired at an average price of $18.44 per share, for a total transaction of $658,049.84.
• On Monday, June 1st, Aqua Capital, Ltd. purchased 38,006 shares of Energizer stock. The stock was acquired 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 shares were acquired at an average cost of $16.81 per share, with a total value of $729,217.80.

Energizer Stock Down 2.2%

ENR stock opened at $21.38 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $20.28 and its 200 day moving average is $19.80. The stock has a market cap of $1.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.83 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a current ratio of 2.05, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.08. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a 1-year low of $15.75 and a 1-year high of $30.29.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $643.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $661.92 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.67 earnings per share. Energizer’s revenue for the quarter 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. Sell-side analysts predict that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be given a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.6%. Energizer’s payout ratio is 43.96%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have weighed in on ENR. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Energizer in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Canaccord Genuity Group reduced their price objective on Energizer from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. UBS Group raised their price objective on Energizer from $19.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays raised 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. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Energizer from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Energizer has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $24.00.

Institutional Trading of Energizer

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ENR. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. purchased a new stake in Energizer during the third quarter valued at about $47,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings 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 worth $31,000 after buying an additional 644 shares during the period. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Energizer by 148.1% in 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. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its stake in shares of Energizer by 25.5% in the 4th quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,479 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 503 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its holdings in Energizer by 70.5% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,898 shares of the company’s stock valued at $62,000 after acquiring an additional 1,198 shares during the period. 93.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting 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.

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.