Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.250-3.75 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.710. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.8 billion-$1.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion. Helen of Troy also updated its Q4 2026 guidance to 0.530-1.030 EPS.

Helen of Troy Stock Performance

Shares of HELE opened at $20.58 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $473.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.72 and a beta of 0.78. Helen of Troy has a 12 month low of $17.01 and a 12 month high of $69.05. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $19.89 and a 200 day simple moving average of $22.54. The company has a current ratio of 1.71, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

HELE has been the subject of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a report on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Zacks Research raised Helen of Troy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $23.00 price objective on shares of Helen of Troy in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, CJS Securities raised Helen of Troy to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 11th. One 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. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $24.00.

Key Helen of Troy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent acquisitions (Olive & June) and some product-performance wins are cited by management as partial cushions against tougher macro conditions. Helen Of Troy Q3 Results: Macro Headwinds Persist, Shares A Hold
• Positive Sentiment: Top-line slightly beat Street expectations — revenue of $512.8M vs. ~$502.4M est. — showing demand in parts of the portfolio despite pressure. MarketBeat Q3 Results Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying activity has been reported recently, which some investors view as a vote of confidence from management/insiders. Pleasing Signs As A Number Of Insiders Buy Helen of Troy Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts are keeping cautious/hold stances (Canaccord reiterated a Hold), reflecting mixed views on recovery timing. Canaccord Reiterates Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut near-term earnings guidance: Q4 EPS view is materially below consensus (company provided Q4 EPS guidance well under Street expectations), and FY guidance range slightly under consensus — a central driver of the selloff. Helen of Troy Lowers Profit Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs and related cost pressure are hurting profitability; management flagged tariff pain as a reason for cutting outlook. That pushed headlines and pressured the stock. Helen Of Troy Flags Tariff Pain, Cuts Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Gross and operating margins deteriorated (operating margin turned negative in the quarter) and EPS missed by ~$0.04 versus estimates; investors worry about margin recovery. Helen of Troy Q3 Press Release / Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Home & Outdoor segment weakness — notably at Hydro Flask — drove a sales decline in that division, signaling portfolio-level volatility. Home & Outdoor Segment Sales Slide on Weakness at Hydro Flask
• Negative Sentiment: Media coverage highlights a steep share decline over the past year (~70% off highs), underlining how the market is penalizing execution and macro exposure. Seeking Alpha Q3 Coverage

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Helen of Troy

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Helen of Troy by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 359,693 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,064,000 after acquiring an additional 15,730 shares during the period. Polymer Capital Management US LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Helen of Troy during the third quarter valued at about $982,000. 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 worth $34,000 after buying an additional 1,257 shares during the period. Boothbay Fund Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Helen of Troy during the third quarter worth $481,000. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of Helen of Troy by 46.4% in the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 658,928 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,605,000 after buying an additional 208,850 shares during the last quarter.

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.