Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Invests $1.01 Million in EnerSys (NYSE:ENS)

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in EnerSys (NYSE:ENS - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 10,970 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $1,014,000.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in EnerSys in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $204,000. CSS LLC IL acquired a new position in EnerSys in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $647,000. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY increased its stake in EnerSys by 3.3% in the 4th quarter. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY now owns 477,972 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $44,179,000 after buying an additional 15,472 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its position in EnerSys by 11.4% in the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 104,033 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $9,616,000 after acquiring an additional 10,634 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Voloridge Investment Management LLC grew its position in EnerSys by 379.9% in the fourth quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 58,015 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $5,362,000 after acquiring an additional 45,926 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.93% of the company's stock.

EnerSys Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:ENS traded down $1.56 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $82.07. 590,366 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 299,444. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $87.55 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $93.43. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.22 billion, a PE ratio of 10.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.13. EnerSys has a 12 month low of $76.57 and a 12 month high of $112.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 2.00 and a current ratio of 3.06.

EnerSys (NYSE:ENS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 21st. The industrial products company reported $2.97 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.78 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $974.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $973.45 million. EnerSys had a net margin of 9.23% and a return on equity of 20.78%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.08 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that EnerSys will post 9.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

EnerSys Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.24 per share. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 13th. EnerSys's payout ratio is 10.65%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ENS has been the subject of several recent research reports. Roth Capital reissued a "buy" rating on shares of EnerSys in a research report on Thursday, May 22nd. Roth Mkm reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $120.00 price target on shares of EnerSys in a report on Wednesday, May 14th.

Insider Transactions at EnerSys

In related news, CEO Shawn M. O'connell acquired 475 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 30th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $83.76 per share, for a total transaction of $39,786.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 43,030 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,604,192.80. The trade was a 1.12% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Andrea J. Funk acquired 315 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 23rd. The stock was bought at an average price of $80.20 per share, with a total value of $25,263.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 50,645 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,061,729. This represents a 0.63% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. In the last three months, insiders acquired 1,085 shares of company stock valued at $89,726. Company insiders own 1.61% of the company's stock.

EnerSys Company Profile

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.