Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) Issues Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) issued an update on its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.530-1.030 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.260. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Helen of Troy also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.250-3.75 EPS.

Helen of Troy Trading Down 2.2%

NASDAQ HELE traded down $0.46 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $20.62. 839,878 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 743,674. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $19.86 and its 200 day simple moving average is $22.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 1.71. The stock has a market capitalization of $474.90 million, a PE ratio of -0.72 and a beta of 0.78. Helen of Troy has a 1-year low of $17.01 and a 1-year high of $69.05.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 8th. The company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.75 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $512.83 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $502.42 million. Helen of Troy had a negative net margin of 36.20% and a positive return on equity of 8.72%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.67 EPS. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.250-3.75 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.530-1.030 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Helen of Troy will post 6.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

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

Helen of Troy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and disclosure of quarter details — Helen of Troy reported Q3 sales of $512.8M versus consensus ~$502.4M, and provided detailed results and slides; the revenue beat is a short-term positive amid weaker profitability. View Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying activity noted by media — recent coverage highlights company insiders purchasing shares, which can signal management’s confidence and provide some support under the stock. Pleasing Signs As A Number Of Insiders Buy Helen of Troy Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage and previews — several outlets (Benzinga, Seeking Alpha) ran previews and analyst note roundups ahead of the print; these provide context but contain no major immediate catalyst. Benzinga Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Canaccord reiterates Hold with $23 target — the firm reaffirmed a Hold and a $23 price target, implying upside from current levels but not an upgrade; this is a mixed signal for investors. Canaccord Genuity Reiterates Hold
• Negative Sentiment: EPS miss and deteriorating profitability — Q3 EPS came in at $1.71 vs. $1.75 consensus and well below prior-year $2.67; operating margin turned negative (~-1.6%) and net margin worsened, signaling margin pressure. View Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: FY2026 EPS guidance below consensus — management set FY26 EPS guidance at $3.25–$3.75 versus the street at ~$3.71 (midpoint barely below consensus) and revenue guidance roughly flat at $1.8B; the cautious outlook likely weighed on the stock. Business Wire: Q3 Results

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Helen of Troy

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of HELE. iSAM Funds UK Ltd bought a new stake in Helen of Troy in the third quarter valued at about $27,000. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its position 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 worth $34,000 after buying an additional 1,257 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its stake 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 valued at $57,000 after acquiring an additional 1,366 shares during the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Helen of Troy in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $67,000. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board boosted its stake in Helen of Troy by 407.7% during the 2nd quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 6,600 shares of the company’s stock worth $187,000 after acquiring an additional 5,300 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.