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EnerSys’ Margins Jump 510 Basis Points — Is a Bigger Earnings Reset Underway?

EnerSys reported solid financial and operational results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, reflecting continued momentum across its diversified portfolio. Net sales increased 5% year-over-year to $936 million, supported by price/mix benefits (3%), volume growth (1%), and positive foreign currency translation (1%). The company’s gross profit rose 24% to $313 million, with gross margins improving notably by 510 basis points to 33.5%, driven in part by cost efficiencies, pricing actions, and operational improvements including plant consolidation efforts. Adjusted operating earnings increased 47% year-over-year, with margins expanding by 550 basis points, though after excluding one-time tariff refunds of $31 million and factoring out the 45X benefits related to plant transitions, the underlying growth was more moderate but still positive. Adjusted EBITDA rose 50%, and adjusted diluted EPS improved by 65%, highlighting effective operational leverage and disciplined cost management.