Energizer (NYSE: ENR), the famous battery company that competes with Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), reported Q2 earnings earlier today. According to this source, the results beat expectations on an adjusted basis. Energizer earned $1.12 per share. Analysts thought the business would do three pennies less.
Revenues, however, didn't fare so well. They fell 7%. Not only did the economy affect sales, but the dreaded currency-translation phantom that has been haunting the top lines of all businesses that are exposed to international transactions made its dreaded appearance on Energizer's earnings report. A conservative stance on the part of retailers and their inventory levels was also mentioned as a negative driver for sales in the release.
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