Q2 EPS Estimates for Helen of Troy Boosted by Zacks Research

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research lifted their Q2 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Helen of Troy in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, July 29th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $0.26 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.21. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Helen of Troy’s current full-year earnings is $2.85 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Helen of Troy’s Q3 2027 earnings at $1.60 EPS and Q4 2028 earnings at $1.15 EPS.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 8th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.15. Helen of Troy had a positive return on equity of 6.46% and a negative net margin of 22.70%.The firm had revenue of $402.12 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $374.55 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.41 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.250-3.750 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on HELE. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Helen of Troy from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their target price on shares of Helen of Troy from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Helen of Troy from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Helen of Troy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 12th. 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.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $26.50.

Helen of Troy Price Performance

Shares of Helen of Troy stock opened at $27.88 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $27.38 and a 200 day moving average of $21.66. Helen of Troy has a 52 week low of $13.85 and a 52 week high of $30.68. The company has a market cap of $649.38 million, a PE ratio of -1.55 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 0.82.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Helen of Troy

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new stake in Helen of Troy in the third quarter worth $27,000. Allworth Financial LP lifted its position in Helen of Troy by 922.7% during the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,350 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 1,218 shares during the period. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in Helen of Troy by 5,529.2% during the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,351 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 1,327 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its position in shares of 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 buying an additional 1,366 shares during the period.

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.