As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the household products industry, including Energizer (NYSE: ENR) and its peers.

Household products stocks are generally stable investments, as many of the industry's products are essential for a comfortable and functional living space. Recently, there's been a growing emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable offerings, reflecting the evolving consumer preferences for environmentally conscious options. These trends can be double-edged swords that benefit companies who innovate quickly to take advantage of them and hurt companies that don't invest enough to meet consumers where they want to be with regards to trends.

The 10 household products stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 2.7% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

While some household products stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 3.5% since the latest earnings results.

Energizer (NYSE: ENR)

Masterminds behind the viral Energizer Bunny mascot, Energizer (NYSE: ENR) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of batteries.

Energizer reported revenues of $643.3 million, down 3% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 3.4%, but it was still a satisfactory quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a miss of analysts’ revenue estimates.

"Our strategic priorities in Fiscal 2026 remain clear: restoring growth, rebuilding margins impacted by tariffs, and returning the business to its long‑term historical cash flow profile," said Mark LaVigne, Chief Executive Officer.

Energizer delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth of the whole group. Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 11.3% since reporting and currently trades at $17.16.

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Best Q1: Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB)

A leader in multiple consumer product categories, Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB) is a diversified company with a portfolio of trusted brands spanning home appliances, garden care, personal care, and pet care.

Spectrum Brands reported revenues of $708.9 million, up 4.9% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.4%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

Although it had a fine quarter compared its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 6.6% since reporting. It currently trades at $79.46.

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Weakest Q1: Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD)

Best known for its Arm & Hammer baking soda, Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) is a household and personal care products company with a vast portfolio that spans laundry detergent to toothbrushes to hair removal creams.

Church & Dwight reported revenues of $1.47 billion, flat year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 0.7%. Still, it was a mixed quarter as it posted EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations.

As expected, the stock is down 1.9% since the results and currently trades at $95.19.

Read our full analysis of Church & Dwight’s results here.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL)

Formed after the 1928 combination between toothpaste maker Colgate and soap maker Palmolive-Peet, Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) is a consumer products company that focuses on personal, household, and pet products.

Colgate-Palmolive reported revenues of $5.32 billion, up 8.4% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 1.8%. It was a satisfactory quarter as it also recorded a decent beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

The stock is up 2.6% since reporting and currently trades at $87.62.

Read our full, actionable report on Colgate-Palmolive here, it’s free.

Reynolds (NASDAQ: REYN)

Best known for its aluminum foil, Reynolds (NASDAQ: REYN) is a household products company whose products focus on food storage, cooking, and waste.

Reynolds reported revenues of $877 million, up 7.2% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 6.6%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter as it also logged a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates.

Reynolds achieved the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is up 1.3% since reporting and currently trades at $21.56.

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Market Update

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