tru Independence LLC Sells 98,066 Shares of Energizer Holdings, Inc. $ENR

Key Points

• tru Independence LLC cut its stake in Energizer by 71.6%, selling 98,066 shares and ending the quarter with 38,865 shares valued at about $773,000.
• Major shareholder Aqua Capital bought 14,372 shares at $17.47 on April 8, increasing its holding to 7,019,372 shares (a 0.21% increase).
• Energizer beat Q4 estimates (EPS $0.31 vs $0.26; revenue $778.9M vs $712.8M), issued FY2026 guidance of $3.30–$3.60 EPS, pays a $0.30 quarterly dividend (6.4% yield), and has a MarketBeat consensus rating of "Hold" with a $24.14 target.

tru Independence LLC cut its position in Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR - Free Report) by 71.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 38,865 shares of the company's stock after selling 98,066 shares during the period. tru Independence LLC owned 0.06% of Energizer worth $773,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in ENR. AdvisorNet Financial Inc bought a new position in Energizer in the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Huntington National Bank increased its holdings in shares of Energizer by 1,836.1% during the third quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,181 shares of the company's stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 1,120 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its position in shares of Energizer by 92.4% during the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,233 shares of the company's stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 592 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new position in shares of Energizer during the third quarter worth approximately $47,000. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Energizer by 93.8% in the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,992 shares of the company's stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 964 shares in the last quarter. 93.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In other Energizer news, major shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. bought 14,372 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 8th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $17.47 per share, for a total transaction of $251,078.84. Following the purchase, the insider directly owned 7,019,372 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $122,628,428.84. This trade represents a 0.21% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 1.63% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Energizer Trading Up 1.6%

NYSE:ENR opened at $18.78 on Friday. Energizer Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $16.00 and a 52 week high of $30.29. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $19.58 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $20.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.49, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a current ratio of 1.99. The firm has a market cap of $1.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.32 and a beta of 0.71.

Energizer (NYSE:ENR - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.26 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $778.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $712.82 million. Energizer had a return on equity of 143.24% and a net margin of 7.11%.The company's revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.67 EPS. Energizer has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.600 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.400-0.500 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Energizer Holdings, Inc. will post 3.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Energizer Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were given a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.4%. Energizer's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 40.40%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ENR has been the subject of several research reports. Evercore set a $28.00 price target on shares of Energizer in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Barclays set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Energizer in a research note on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Energizer from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $19.00 target price on shares of Energizer in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Energizer in a report on Friday, March 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $24.14.

Energizer 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.

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