Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.15 EPS

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) issued its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.15, FiscalAI reports. Helen of Troy had a negative net margin of 22.70% and a positive return on equity of 6.46%. The company had revenue of $402.12 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $374.55 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.41 EPS. Helen of Troy’s quarterly revenue was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Helen of Troy updated its FY 2027 guidance to 3.250-3.750 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Helen of Troy’s conference call:

• Q1 results beat expectations, with consolidated sales up 8.2% and adjusted EPS ahead of plan. Management said both business segments delivered better-than-expected growth, supported by stronger point-of-sale trends and improved execution.
• Brand momentum improved in key areas, especially Braun, Osprey, OXO, and Olive & June. Management highlighted share gains and consumer-relevant innovation across categories, including new product launches and expanded distribution.
• The company is reorganizing its operating model to move decision-making closer to consumers and markets. It created dedicated segment and geographic general manager roles to sharpen ownership, speed execution, and support long-term brand building without materially increasing operating costs.
• Margins remain under pressure from tariffs and inflation, with gross margin down 110 basis points and management citing higher commodity, freight, currency, and supply-chain costs. The company said the operating environment is still volatile, including geopolitical disruption and cautious retailers.
• Full-year guidance was nudged higher on revenue, but EBITDA and EPS guidance were maintained because tariff refund benefits are being offset by higher costs and planned reinvestment. Management expects first-half sales growth to be stronger than the second half, with more tariff-refund upside potentially coming later if claims are collected.

Helen of Troy Stock Performance

Shares of HELE stock opened at $27.43 on Friday. Helen of Troy has a 52-week low of $13.85 and a 52-week high of $30.68. The firm has a market cap of $638.84 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.52 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90. The company’s 50 day moving average is $26.23 and its 200 day moving average is $20.91.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Helen of Troy

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of HELE. iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Helen of Troy in the third quarter worth $27,000. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 1,323.2% during the third 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 last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 216.1% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,998 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after buying an additional 1,366 shares during the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Helen of Troy in the 2nd quarter valued at $67,000. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new position in shares of Helen of Troy in the 4th quarter valued at $148,000.

Key Headlines Impacting Helen of Troy

Here are the key news stories impacting Helen of Troy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HELE beat Q1 estimates, posting EPS of $0.17 versus $0.02 expected and revenue of $402.1 million versus $374.6 million anticipated, signaling stronger-than-expected demand. Helen of Troy Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised fiscal 2027 sales guidance and said growth was broad-based across Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness, which supports a more constructive outlook. Helen of Troy Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Outlook Raised
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s surprise profit and stronger segment performance suggest the restructuring plan is starting to help results, which can improve investor confidence. Helen of Troy reports surprise profit, raises revenue outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity raised its price target to $25 but kept a “hold” rating, which is supportive but still implies limited upside from recent levels. Canaccord Genuity note
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple class-action law firms are urging investors to join securities-fraud lawsuits against HELE, adding an overhang and potential legal risk. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC notice
• Negative Sentiment: The lawsuits allege investor harm and securities-law violations for purchases during the class period, which could weigh on sentiment until resolved. Schall Law Firm notice

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their price objective on Helen of Troy from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen cut Helen of Troy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 23rd. Zacks Research downgraded Helen of Troy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Weiss Ratings raised Helen of Troy from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group upped their price target on Helen of Troy from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $26.50.

About Helen of Troy

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.