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The EXECUTIVE VP, COO of Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR) is Buying Shares

Today, the EXECUTIVE VP, COO of Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR), Mark Stephen Lavigne, bought shares of ENR for $125K.

This recent transaction increases Mark Stephen Lavigne’s holding in the company by 5.34% to a total of $2.38 million. This is Lavigne’s first transaction since reporting a Sell transaction on EPC back in December 2014

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Based on Energizer Holdings Inc’s latest earnings report for the quarter ending March 31, the company posted quarterly revenue of $556 million and GAAP net loss of $73.3 million. In comparison, last year the company earned revenue of $393 million and had a net profit of $23.8 million. ENR’s market cap is $2.36B and the company has a P/E ratio of 77.77. Currently, Energizer Holdings Inc has an average volume of 1.16M.

Based on 4 analyst ratings, the analyst consensus is Moderate Buy with an average price target of $55.00, reflecting a 62.1% upside. Three different firms, including Citigroup and Jefferies, currently also have a Buy rating on the stock.

The insider sentiment on Energizer Holdings Inc has been positive according to 43 insider trades in the past three months. This sentiment is slightly higher than the average sentiment of company insiders in this sector.

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Energizer Holdings, Inc. manufacturers and markets batteries and lighting products. The company’s products include household batteries, specialty batteries, and portable lighting. Energizer Holdings was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.