Energizer (NYSE:ENR) Stock Crosses Below 50-Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) shares passed below its fifty day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a fifty day moving average of $19.68 and traded as low as $19.67. Energizer shares last traded at $19.78, with a volume of 954,405 shares trading hands.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on ENR shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Energizer from $30.00 to $28.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. UBS Group dropped their price target on Energizer from $26.00 to $19.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Canaccord Genuity Group reduced their price target on Energizer from $29.00 to $20.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Energizer from $28.00 to $22.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Energizer from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Energizer currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $26.29.

Energizer Stock Down 2.1%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.06, a current ratio of 2.11 and a quick ratio of 1.13. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $19.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $23.59. The firm has a market cap of $1.36 billion, a PE ratio of 5.96 and a beta of 0.62.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, November 18th. The company reported $1.05 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.12 by ($0.07). The company had revenue of $832.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $830.45 million. Energizer had a return on equity of 161.50% and a net margin of 8.09%.The company’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.22 earnings per share. Energizer has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.080-0.090 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 25th were paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 25th. Energizer’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 36.14%.

Insider Activity at Energizer

In other news, Director Donal L. Mulligan purchased 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $17.40 per share, for a total transaction of $261,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 25,000 shares in the company, valued at $435,000. This represents a 150.00% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Mark Stephen Lavigne purchased 10,000 shares of Energizer stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $17.11 per share, with a total value of $171,100.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 464,889 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,954,250.79. This represents a 2.20% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders bought 26,000 shares of company stock worth $449,240. Insiders own 1.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Energizer

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Energizer by 20.0% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 108,822 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,220,000 after buying an additional 18,146 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 4.5% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 42,775 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,280,000 after acquiring an additional 1,857 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in shares of Energizer by 8.1% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 177,092 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,299,000 after acquiring an additional 13,216 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its holdings in shares of Energizer by 306.8% during the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,563 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 1,933 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue raised its holdings in shares of Energizer by 7.5% during the second quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 39,136 shares of the company’s stock valued at $788,000 after purchasing an additional 2,735 shares during the last quarter. 93.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.