Swiss National Bank has reduced its stake in Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) by 1.0% during the first quarter of 2025, according to its latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bank held 125,725 shares after selling 1,300 shares, representing approximately 0.17% of Energizer, valued at around $3.76 million as of the end of the reporting period.
A number of other significant investors have also adjusted their positions in Energizer. Notably, Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its stake by 1.5% during the same quarter, acquiring an additional 13,453 shares, bringing its total to 907,826 shares, worth $27.16 million. Furthermore, Nuveen Asset Management LLC raised its holdings by 17.7%, now owning 303,549 shares valued at $10.59 million after purchasing an additional 45,638 shares.
Additionally, Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH established a new position in Energizer worth approximately $4.70 million during the fourth quarter. UBS Asset Management Americas LLC also increased its stake by 18.1%, now owning 163,876 shares valued at $5.72 million. Another notable adjustment came from GAMMA Investing LLC, which significantly boosted its stake by an astounding 2,354.4%, now holding 18,850 shares valued at $564,000.
The overall ownership of Energizer stock is concentrated among institutional investors, with approximately 93.74% of the stock held by hedge funds and other large entities.
Energizer Stock Performance and Recent Earnings
On Thursday, shares of Energizer opened at $28.48. The company has a market capitalization of $1.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.21, and a beta of 0.63. Its 50-day moving average stands at $23.52, while the 200-day moving average is $26.09. Over the past year, Energizer’s stock reached a low of $19.70 and a high of $39.51.
Energizer recently reported its quarterly earnings on August 4, 2025. The company posted earnings of $1.13 per share, exceeding analysts’ expectations of $0.61 by $0.52. The revenue for the quarter amounted to $725.30 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $692.67 million. Energizer’s net margin stood at 8.60%, with a remarkable return on equity of 181.90%. This represents a 3.4% increase in revenue compared to the same quarter of the previous year, where the company reported earnings of $0.79 per share.
For the upcoming quarter, Energizer has set its guidance at $1.050 to $1.150 earnings per share, while its full-year guidance for 2025 is between $3.550 and $3.650 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will report $3.58 earnings per share for the current year.
Dividend Declaration and Analyst Ratings
Energizer also announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled to be paid on September 10, 2025. Shareholders of record on August 21, 2025, will receive a dividend of $0.30 per share. This equates to an annualized dividend of $1.20 and a yield of 4.2%, with a dividend payout ratio of 34.58%.
Recent reports from analysts have adjusted price targets for Energizer shares. Truist Financial increased its target price from $30.00 to $35.00 while maintaining a “buy” rating. Similarly, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its target from $27.00 to $28.00, issuing a “neutral” rating. Wall Street Zen upgraded Energizer’s rating from “hold” to “buy,” while Barclays lifted its target from $24.00 to $27.00 with an “equal weight” rating. UBS Group reiterated its “neutral” rating and set a target price of $29.00, up from $23.00.
Currently, one analyst has rated Energizer as a “buy,” while six have assigned a “hold” rating. The average analyst rating remains at “hold,” with an average price target of $31.43 according to MarketBeat.
Energizer Holdings, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, produces and distributes a wide range of batteries and lighting products globally. Its product offerings include lithium, alkaline, carbon zinc, nickel metal hydride, and silver oxide batteries, marketed under well-known brands such as Energizer, Eveready, and Rayovac.
