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

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 3.250-3.75 for the period, compared to the consensus 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 Stock Down 3.2%

Shares of HELE opened at $21.07 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $485.13 million, a P/E ratio of -0.73 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 stock’s 50 day moving average is $19.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $22.56. The company has a current ratio of 1.71, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 8th. The company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.75 by ($0.04). The business had revenue of $512.83 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $502.42 million. Helen of Troy had a negative net margin of 36.20% and a positive return on equity of 8.72%. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.250-3.75 EPS. Analysts predict that Helen of Troy will post 6.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Helen of Troy News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat: Q3 sales were $512.8M vs. the consensus $502.4M, showing resilient demand in the quarter. Helen of Troy Limited Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying reported in recent coverage, which can signal management confidence and provide some support to the stock. Pleasing Signs As A Number Of Insiders Buy Helen of Troy Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue guidance essentially in line with consensus at ~$1.8B for FY26, so top-line outlook did not surprise materially. Helen of Troy Limited Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst activity and previews (Canaccord reiterated a Hold with a $23 price target) maintain coverage but have not shifted consensus to a buy. Canaccord Genuity Group Reiterates Hold Rating for Helen of Troy
• Negative Sentiment: EPS miss: Reported Q3 EPS $1.71 vs. consensus $1.75 — a modest miss that contributed to the negative reaction. Q3 Press Release PDF
• Negative Sentiment: FY26 EPS guidance set to $3.25–$3.75 vs. consensus ~3.71 — the guidance range skews below expectations at the midpoint/low end, leaving uncertainty around FY26 profitability. Q3 Press Release PDF
• Negative Sentiment: Margins and profitability pressure: gross margin declined to ~46.9% (from 48.9%) and operating margin turned negative (~-1.6%), with the company reporting a negative net margin — signals of margin compression that weigh on near-term earnings quality. Helen of Troy Limited Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Helen of Troy during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in 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 worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,257 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in Helen of Troy by 216.1% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,998 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 1,366 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Helen of Troy in the second quarter valued at approximately $67,000. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board raised its holdings in Helen of Troy by 407.7% during the second quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 6,600 shares of the company’s stock worth $187,000 after purchasing an additional 5,300 shares in the last quarter.

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.