Aqua Capital Increases Stake in Energizer Holdings

On June 18, 2026, Aqua Capital made a significant move by purchasing 40,000 shares of Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR) at an average price of $21.54 per share. This transaction was valued at approximately $861,600, reflecting Aqua Capital's ongoing interest in the company.

Other Institutional Activity in Energizer Holdings

BlackRock, Inc. added 31,617 shares to its holdings, bringing its total to 9,161,657 shares worth about $150.4 million, marking a 0.3% increase. FMR LLC, however, reduced its stake by 60,077 shares, ending with 5,251,835 shares valued at around $86.2 million, a 1.1% decrease. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 4,806,054 shares worth $78.9 million. Meanwhile, State Street Corp significantly increased its holdings by 1,325,558 shares, a 53.2% rise, totaling 3,816,166 shares valued at $62.7 million.

Energizer Holdings, Inc. Stock Down 2.9%

Shares of NYSE:ENR traded near $21.13 on Tuesday. Energizer Holdings has a market cap of approximately $1.44 billion and a P/E ratio of 7.7. The stock has a 52-week low of $15.75 and a high of $30.29, with a 50-day moving average of $18.88 and a 200-day moving average of $21.08. The company's current ratio is 2.05, with a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1966.86.

Recent Earnings

Energizer Holdings reported revenue of $2.98 billion, with a slight decline of 3% in growth. The company's net margin stands at 6.55%, and it has a return on equity of 1.27%. The next earnings report is expected on August 4, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers an annual dividend rate of $1.20 per share, yielding 5.58%. The dividend payout ratio is 43.96%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Aqua Capital has been actively buying shares of Energizer Holdings throughout May and June 2026. On June 18, it purchased 40,000 shares at $21.54 each. Earlier, the firm bought shares on June 17 (24,314 shares at $20.09), June 3 (35,686 shares at $18.44), June 1 (38,006 shares at $18.21), May 22 (11,790 shares at $17.90), and May 21 (43,380 shares at $16.81). None of these transactions were part of a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 7, 2026, Barclays maintained its 'hold' rating for Energizer Holdings with a price target of $18. On May 6, Canaccord Genuity and UBS also maintained 'hold' ratings, both setting targets at $19. JP Morgan echoed this sentiment, maintaining a 'hold' rating with a target of $19 on May 6. The consensus among analysts is a 'hold' rating, with a target mean price of $20.67 based on six opinions.

About Energizer Holdings

Energizer Holdings, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of batteries and lighting products. Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the company operates in the industrials sector, specifically within the electrical equipment and parts industry. Under the leadership of CEO Mark S. LaVigne, Energizer employs around 6,050 people. The company's product lineup includes household and specialty batteries, automotive care products, and a variety of lighting solutions, marketed under well-known brands such as Energizer, Eveready, Rayovac, and Varta.

Bottom Line

Aqua Capital's recent purchase of Energizer Holdings shares highlights its confidence in the company's prospects. Investors often track such moves to gauge institutional interest. It's important to remember that insider transactions like these are disclosed after they occur and may not indicate current positions. Analysts maintain a cautious 'hold' rating on Energizer, reflecting the mixed outlook for the stock.