The Swiss National Bank has decreased its ownership in Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) by 1.0% during the first quarter of 2025. According to the latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bank held 125,725 shares after selling 1,300 shares. This reduction brings the total value of its stake to approximately $3,762,000, representing 0.17% of Energizer’s total shares.
Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Energizer. The Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its stake by 1.5% during the same quarter, now owning 907,826 shares worth $27,162,000. Similarly, Nuveen Asset Management LLC raised its holdings by 17.7% in the previous quarter, acquiring an additional 45,638 shares, resulting in a total of 303,549 shares valued at $10,591,000.
Additionally, Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH established a new stake in Energizer, estimated at approximately $4,701,000. The UBS Group also boosted its investment by 18.1% during the fourth quarter, owning 163,876 shares worth $5,718,000 after purchasing an extra 25,105 shares. Notably, GAMMA Investing LLC significantly increased its stake by a remarkable 2,354.4% in the first quarter, now holding 18,850 shares valued at $564,000. Overall, hedge funds and institutional investors collectively own 93.74% of Energizer’s stock.
Market Performance and Financial Results
On Thursday, Energizer’s stock opened at $28.4750. The company boasts a market capitalization of $1.94 billion, with 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. Financial ratios indicate a quick ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 1.78, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 17.57.
Energizer recently reported its quarterly earnings on August 4, 2025, revealing earnings per share of $1.13, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $0.61 by $0.52. The company generated revenue of $725.30 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $692.67 million. This represents a year-over-year revenue increase of 3.4%, compared to the same quarter last year when earnings per share were reported at $0.79. For the upcoming fourth quarter of 2025, Energizer has set an earnings guidance range of $1.050-1.150 per share, with a full-year 2025 guidance of $3.550-3.650 per share. Analysts project that Energizer will post earnings of $3.58 per share for the current year.
Dividend Announcement and Analyst Ratings
Energizer also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, scheduled for payment on September 10, 2025. The record date for this dividend is August 21, 2025, with an ex-dividend date also set for August 21. This dividend translates into an annualized payout of $1.20, yielding 4.2%, with a dividend payout ratio of 34.58%.
In terms of analyst ratings, several firms have updated their price targets for Energizer. Truist Financial has raised its target from $30.00 to $35.00 and assigned a “buy” rating. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase & Co. adjusted its target from $27.00 to $28.00 and maintained a “neutral” rating. Wall Street Zen upgraded Energizer from a “hold” to a “buy” rating, and Barclays increased its target from $24.00 to $27.00, assigning it an “equal weight” rating. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating with a target price revised to $29.00 from $23.00. Currently, one analyst rates the stock as a buy, while six hold it, resulting in an average rating of “Hold” and a target price of $31.43 according to data from MarketBeat.
Energizer Holdings, Inc. continues to position itself strategically in the market, balancing shareholder interests with growth and financial performance amid evolving industry dynamics.