Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $136.58 Million Holdings in EnerSys (NYSE:ENS)

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of EnerSys (NYSE:ENS - Free Report) by 0.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,477,667 shares of the industrial products company's stock after buying an additional 13,104 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about 3.75% of EnerSys worth $136,583,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in EnerSys by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. now owns 38,150 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $3,526,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board boosted its holdings in EnerSys by 25.0% during the fourth quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 500 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Mariner LLC grew its position in EnerSys by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 4,460 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $412,000 after buying an additional 147 shares during the last quarter. Uncommon Cents Investing LLC increased its holdings in shares of EnerSys by 4.6% in the fourth quarter. Uncommon Cents Investing LLC now owns 3,400 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $314,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of EnerSys by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,648 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $614,000 after acquiring an additional 169 shares during the last quarter. 94.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

EnerSys Trading Down 0.7 %

Shares of ENS stock traded down $0.62 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $86.16. 73,848 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 283,823. The company has a quick ratio of 2.00, a current ratio of 3.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.40 billion, a PE ratio of 10.66, a PEG ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.15. EnerSys has a 1-year low of $76.57 and a 1-year high of $112.53. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $91.58 and a 200 day moving average price of $94.97.

EnerSys (NYSE:ENS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 5th. The industrial products company reported $3.12 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.85. EnerSys had a return on equity of 20.78% and a net margin of 9.23%. On average, equities research analysts forecast that EnerSys will post 9.99 EPS for the current year.

EnerSys Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 14th were paid a dividend of $0.24 per share. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 14th. EnerSys's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 11.88%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Oppenheimer raised EnerSys from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $115.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, two have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, EnerSys presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $117.50.

About EnerSys

EnerSys engages in the provision of stored energy solutions for industrial applications worldwide. It operates in four segments: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty, and New Ventures. The Energy Systems segment offers uninterruptible power systems (UPS) applications for computer and computer-controlled systems, as well as telecommunications systems; switchgear and electrical control systems used in industrial facilities and electric utilities, large-scale energy storage, and energy pipelines; integrated power solutions and services to broadband, telecom, data center, and renewable and industrial customers; and thermally managed cabinets and enclosures for electronic equipment and batteries.