Energizer Holdings, Inc. announced preliminary unaudited sales results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $571.9 million against $573.3 million a year ago.

For the quarter, the company's earnings before income taxes is expected to be in the range of $90 to $95 million, compared to $119.0 million in the prior year fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2017. Company's range includes the unfavorable impact of currency movements of approximately $10 million, inclusive of approximately $4 million from Argentina operations.