Energizer Holdings Inc (NYSE:ENR) reported fiscal third-quarter 2025 results that surpassed analyst expectations, prompting a positive pre-market reaction. The company’s performance was notably stronger than anticipated, with both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) exceeding estimates, reinforcing management’s confidence in its full-year outlook.
Key Earnings Highlights
- Revenue Beat: Reported revenue for Q3 2025 came in at $725.3 million, comfortably above the consensus estimate of $699.6 million.
- EPS Surprise: Adjusted EPS was $1.13, significantly higher than the $0.63 analysts had projected.
- Full-Year Guidance Raised: Management improved its outlook for net sales, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS, now expecting 7% to 10% adjusted EPS growth for fiscal 2025.
Market Reaction
The stock surged 6.4% in pre-market trading, reflecting investor optimism following the earnings beat and upwardly revised guidance. Despite a slight decline of 0.09% over the past week, the strong quarterly performance appears to have reversed near-term bearish sentiment. Over the past month, shares had been relatively flat, gaining just 0.03%, but the latest results suggest renewed momentum.
Outlook vs. Analyst Estimates
The company’s improved full-year outlook aligns with, if not exceeds, current analyst expectations. For fiscal 2025, analysts project revenue of $2.94 billion and sales of $3.41 billion, while Energizer’s own guidance suggests stronger-than-anticipated profitability. Looking ahead to Q4 2025, analysts estimate revenue of $820 million and sales of $1.41 billion, which the company may now be positioned to outperform given its recent momentum.
Press Release Takeaways
The earnings announcement emphasized several key points:
- Performance exceeded expectations across net sales, adjusted gross margin, and adjusted EPS.
- The company is well-positioned for earnings growth in fiscal 2026, signaling confidence in its long-term strategy.
- Strong execution in both the Batteries & Lights and Auto Care segments contributed to the results.
For a deeper dive into Energizer’s earnings and future estimates, see the full earnings and estimates breakdown.
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