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Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 4, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Jon Poldan - Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations Mark LaVigne - President & Chief Executive Officer John Drabik - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bill Chappell - Truist Securities Peter Grom - UBS Shovana Chowdhury - JPMorgan Rob Ottenstein - Evercore Brian McNamara - Canaccord Genuity Carla Casella - JPMorgan William Reuter - Bank of America Operator Good morning. My name is Sylvie, and I will be your conference operator today.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Energizer (ENR) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Energizer Holdings (ENR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.

Grew Net sales for the quarter by 2.1% and organic Net sales by 3.8% with organic growth in both Battery and Auto Care.1 Gross margin for the first quarter was 36.8% and 40.0% as adjusted, a 50 bps improvement over prior year Adjusted Gross margin.1 Delivered Earnings per share of $0.30 and Adjusted Earnings per share of $0.67, an increase of 14% on an adjusted basis.1 Reduced net leverage to 4.7 times driven by debt pay down and Adjusted EBITDA growth.1 Increases organic Net sales fiscal year outlook to 2% to 3% and reaffirms outlook for Adjusted Earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA.1 ST. LOUIS, Mo.

The global electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by multiple factors, including stringent government regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions, increasing environmental awareness among consumers, and rapid advancements in battery technology. This surge in EV adoption is significantly impacting the US battery component industry, creating a sector ripe with investment opportunities.

Energizer focuses on growth, operational efficiency and e-commerce expansion, positioning itself for sustained long-term success.

New packaging hits Walmart stores in March, nationwide expansion to follow ST. LOUIS , Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of primary batteries, today announced the launch of 100% recyclable plastic-free packaging* for its portfolio of Energizer® batteries.

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Energizer Holdings, despite recent financial struggles, remains a strong player in the battery market with promising future prospects and an attractive stock price. Management's strategic initiatives, including Project Momentum, aim to improve margins and reduce debt, with significant cost-saving measures already underway. Revenue and profits are expected to rise in 2025, supported by new product launches and ongoing investments in growth initiatives.

ST. LOUIS , Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend on its common stock of $0.30 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 20, 2025.