Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.250-3.750 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.150. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.8 billion-$1.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of analysts have issued reports on HELE shares. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Helen of Troy in a report on Friday, January 9th. UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of Helen of Troy from $22.00 to $16.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Zacks Research raised Helen of Troy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 23rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a report on Friday, March 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Helen of Troy presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $19.00.
Helen of Troy Stock Down 1.2%
Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $470.03 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $450.38 million. Helen of Troy had a positive return on equity of 8.33% and a negative net margin of 43.97%.Helen of Troy’s revenue was down 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.33 earnings per share. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.250-3.750 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Helen of Troy will post 2.58 EPS for the current year.
Trending Headlines about Helen of Troy
Here are the key news stories impacting Helen of Troy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and raised FY‑2027 EPS outlook — HELE reported Q4 EPS of $0.83 and revenue of $470M, topping estimates, and updated FY‑2027 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.25–$3.75 (above consensus), which is driving optimism about earnings power. Helen of Troy Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Top-line guidance provided — Management outlined FY‑2027 net sales of roughly $1.75B–$1.82B alongside the raised EPS outlook, giving investors a clearer growth target for the year. Helen of Troy outlines FY27 net sales of $1.751B-$1.822B and adjusted EPS of $3.25-$3.75
- Positive Sentiment: Brand performance: Hydro Flask and Osprey strength — Management highlighted Hydro Flask beating plan and Osprey growth, which supports the company’s higher-margin, branded portfolio recovery thesis. Helen of Troy Forecasts Growth for Hydroflask and Osprey Segment
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and transcript for details — The Q4 earnings call/transcript provides management color on inventory, pricing, and channel mix that investors will parse for sustainability of the beat and guidance. Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/summary coverage — Several outlets note the beat and stronger outlook but also flag mixed segment results; useful for seeing how street sentiment may evolve. Why Is Helen Of Troy Stock Gaining Today?
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue declined and margins pressured — Q4 revenue was down ~3.3% YoY; gross margin compressed and operating margin turned negative (≈ -10.8%) partly due to non‑cash asset impairment charges, raising short‑term profitability concerns. Helen of Troy Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
- Negative Sentiment: Securities litigation inquiry — A law firm announced a potential securities investigation, which can add legal risk and create headline volatility. Faruqi & Faruqi Continues Investigation of Potential Securities Claims Against Helen of Troy
Institutional Trading of Helen of Troy
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in HELE. iSAM Funds UK Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Helen of Troy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its position in Helen of Troy by 1,323.2% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,352 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 1,257 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its holdings in Helen of Troy by 216.1% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,998 shares of the company’s stock worth $57,000 after acquiring an additional 1,366 shares during the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Helen of Troy in the second quarter valued at about $67,000. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new position in shares of Helen of Troy in the fourth quarter valued at about $148,000.
Helen of Troy Company Profile
Helen of Troy Limited is a global consumer products company that designs, sources and markets a diversified portfolio of household, health and beauty brands. Headquartered in El Paso, Texas, the company operates through three principal segments—Health & Home, Housewares and Beauty—offering products under well-known names including OXO, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell Home, PUR and Hot Tools. Helen of Troy distributes its products through a combination of mass, specialty and e-commerce channels to consumers, retailers and distributors worldwide.
The Housewares segment features kitchen tools, gadgets and organizational solutions marketed primarily under the OXO brand, recognized for its ergonomic “Good Grips” design.
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