Energizer (ENR)
NYSEConsumer StaplesElectrical Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$21.23+2.81%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer StaplesElectrical Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · ENR
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -12.6% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | -0.9% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 11.8 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 32 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
ENR — earnings miss
Dated 2026-08-04
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 4, 2026, Energizer Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing business results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026 and providing an updated outlook for fiscal 2026. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Why it matters: Better gross margin shows good cost management and pricing strategies.
Supportive ifGross margin improves to at least 40% in Q4.
Worry ifGross margin remains below 40% in Q4.
Why it matters: Hitting or exceeding this EPS target shows good cost control. It also shows margin recovery.
Supportive ifAdjusted EPS for Q4 reported at $1.25 or higher.
Worry ifAdjusted EPS for Q4 reported below $1.25.
Why it matters: Changes in leadership can affect plans and actions. Stability is key for recovery.
Watch forAnnouncement of a strong successor with a clear plan for the company.
Also watch forMore delays in naming a successor or bad news about the transition.
Why it matters: Earnings reports show financial health and progress on management goals.
Watch forEarnings per share reported above the guided range of $0.75 to $0.85.
Also watch forEarnings per share reported below the guided range of $0.75 to $0.85.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$173 on $10,000 · ±1.7% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $453 loss on $10,000 · 4.5% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $4,461 loss on $10,000 · 44.6% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Tariff refunds change gross margins and affect how much money the company makes.
Supportive ifGross margin improved due to tariff refunds over $47.6 million.
Worry ifGross margin does not reflect the expected benefit from tariff refunds.
Why it matters: Changes in leadership can disrupt strategy. This may affect growth and stability.
Worry ifA new leader is named and is doing well with plans.
Less concerning ifThere are problems or bad effects from the leader change.
Why it matters: Higher EPS guidance means better profit recovery. It shows management is confident in their plans.
Supportive ifManagement raises adjusted EPS guidance above the low end of $3.30.
Worry ifManagement has cut adjusted EPS guidance. It is now below $3.30.
Why it matters: Strong cash flow shows good management and better operations.
Supportive ifOperating cash flow exceeds $150 million in Q3.
Worry ifOperating cash flow falls below $140 million in Q3.
Why it matters: Better margins show good cost control and pricing. This helps make more money.
Supportive ifAdjusted gross margin exceeds 41% as a result of pricing and cost management.
Worry ifAdjusted gross margin falls below 40%.
Why it matters: Negative organic sales growth shows ongoing problems in restoring growth. This could hurt investor confidence.
Worry ifQ4 organic net sales decline more than 1% year over year.
Less concerning ifQ4 organic net sales show growth of 1% or more year over year.
Why it matters: Reducing debt shows better financial health and cash flow management.
Supportive ifDebt reduction exceeds $100 million in the next quarter.
Worry ifDebt reduction is less than $100 million in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Hitting this earnings range shows good cost control and strong operations.
Supportive ifAdjusted earnings per share lands within the range of $3.30 to $3.60.
Worry ifAdjusted earnings per share falls below $3.30.
Why it matters: Losing a key executive may change the company’s plans and results. This matters for how investors feel.
Worry ifSales and margins stay steady after the executive change.
Less concerning ifSales and margins drop a lot after the executive change.
Why it matters: Stabilizing organic sales is important. It helps growth after recent mixed trends.
Supportive ifQ4 organic net sales show flat growth. They grew low single digits year-over-year.
Worry ifQ4 organic net sales decline more than 5% year-over-year.
Why it matters: Meeting or beating the adjusted EPS guidance shows good margin recovery. It also shows cost control.
Supportive ifAdjusted earnings per share for Q4 falls within the range of $1.25 to $1.35.
Worry ifAdjusted earnings per share for Q4 falls below $1.25.
Why it matters: Better gross margins mean successful cost management. They also show good pricing strategies.
Supportive ifGross margin for Q4 exceeds 40% on an adjusted basis.
Worry ifGross margin for Q4 remains below 40% on an adjusted basis.
Why it matters: Reaching this target shows strong cash flow. It also shows good use of capital.
Supportive ifFree cash flow for Q4 exceeds 10% of net sales.
Worry ifFree cash flow for Q4 falls below 10% of net sales.