Energizer Holdings, Inc. (ENR): Time to Pick Your Home Handyman

Dividend aristocrat rules

Market sentiments are also bullish on Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR), which currently trades in a 52-week band of $64.36-$102.94. Its P/E ratio of 15 also looks more attractive than Jarden Corp (NYSE:JAH)’s 27. By the same token, many analysts also favor Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) which trades at around 15 times its earnings, too.

At the final bell, it is Stanley though that may be the most preferred choice among this trio of handymen because of its diversification and enviable dividend record. Having a current yield of 2.41% and $1.96 annualized dividend, this company paid cash dividends totaling $304 million in 2012. With this, it extended its record of having the longest consecutive payments of annual and quarterly dividends among NYSE-listed industrial companies.

Final take

In conclusion, a stock portfolio stands to benefit in maintaining equities with direct pipelines to households. This is even more so now that the U.S. economy is picking up steam as seen not only in new homes being built, but also in an accelerated activity in the residential resale market.

Arturo Cuevas has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Energizer Holdings.

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