The earnings call conveyed a strong performance in fiscal 2024 with significant debt reduction, margin improvement, and growth in e-commerce. However, challenges such as a decline in organic net sales and increased SG&A costs were noted. The outlook for fiscal 2025 is optimistic, with expected growth in sales and earnings.

Company Guidance

During the Energizer Holdings Q4 2024 earnings call, the company provided guidance for fiscal 2025, expecting 1% to 2% organic sales growth across both the Batteries and Auto Care segments. They anticipate adjusted EBITDA to range between $625 million and $645 million and adjusted earnings per share of $3.45 to $3.65. Energizer reported a significant achievement in fiscal 2024, reaching adjusted gross margins of 42.2% in Q4 and improving leverage to below 5x by paying down $200 million in debt throughout the year. The company plans to continue its focus on debt reduction with an aim to pay down an additional $150 million to $200 million in 2025. They also highlighted strategic growth initiatives including expanding distribution, accelerating e-commerce growth, and investing in innovation, such as the introduction of the world's first 3-in-1 coin lithium Child Shield battery and the Armor All Podium Series.

Strong Financial Performance

Energizer improved adjusted gross margins by 190 basis points and delivered free cash flow of nearly $340 million. Adjusted earnings per share of $3.32 exceeded the top end of the original outlook.

Debt Reduction Achievements

The company paid down $200 million of debt, reducing leverage to below 5x.

E-commerce Growth

E-commerce grew by roughly 15% in fiscal 2024, with expectations to double that growth rate in fiscal 2025.

Innovation and New Product Lines

Introduction of the Armor All Podium Series and new battery innovations like 3-in-1 coin lithium Child Shield and plastic-free packaging.

Positive Outlook for 2025

Expectations for 1% to 2% organic sales growth, adjusted EBITDA between $625 million and $645 million, and adjusted earnings per share between $3.45 and $3.65.

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Energizer Holdings (ENR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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ENR Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Feb 10, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.65 / -	0.59	―	―	―
Nov 19, 2024	2024 (Q4)	1.17 / 1.22	1.2	1.67% (+0.02)
Aug 06, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.68 / 0.79	0.54	46.30% (+0.25)
May 07, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.67 / 0.72	0.64	12.50% (+0.08)
Feb 06, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.57 / 0.59	0.72	-18.06% (-0.13)
Nov 14, 2023	2023 (Q4)	1.13 / 1.20	0.82	46.34% (+0.38)
Aug 08, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.69 / 0.54	0.77	-29.87% (-0.23)
May 08, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.52 / 0.64	0.47	36.17% (+0.17)	―
Feb 06, 2023	2023 (Q1)	0.77 / 0.72	1.03	-30.10% (-0.31)	―
Nov 15, 2022	2022 (Q4)	0.78 / 0.82	0.79	3.80% (+0.03)

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ENR Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Nov 19, 2024	$34.15	$37.25	+9.08%
Aug 06, 2024	$28.95	$29.01	+0.21%
May 07, 2024	$28.87	$28.40	-1.63%
Feb 06, 2024	$30.16	$31.10	+3.12%

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