10-Q · July 8, 2026
Helen of Troy's Q1 FY2027 results showed a significant recovery with net sales increasing by 8.2% to $402.1 million, surpassing expectations. The company also reported a net income of $35.8 million and diluted EPS of…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
HELE earnings analysis
Filed October 8, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Helen of Troy reported $440.9 million of revenue and $0.19 of GAAP diluted EPS, while adjusted EPS of $0.79 exceeded consensus. Gross margin improved 800 basis points to 52.2%, supported by tariff refunds and Home &…
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Helen of Troy reported $440.9 million of revenue and $0.19 of GAAP diluted EPS, while adjusted EPS of $0.79 exceeded consensus. Gross margin improved 800 basis points to 52.2%, supported by tariff refunds and Home & Outdoor growth, but Beauty & Wellness sales fell 4.5%. FY27 EPS and free cash flow guidance were raised, while revenue guidance was narrowed, producing a mixed outlook. The 10-Q states that there were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Form 10-K.
Gross and operating margin
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.19
- Gross margin
- 52.2%
- Segment
- Home & Outdoor: grew year over year, supported by product performance and tariff refunds; exact segment revenue was not provided in the supplied filing text.
- Segment
- Beauty & Wellness: sales declined 4.5% year over year.
What stood out
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Adjusted EPS beat expectations
Revenue was $440.9 million, while GAAP diluted EPS was $0.19 and adjusted EPS was $0.79. Adjusted EPS exceeded the $0.46 consensus estimate despite revenue being slightly below the $442.2 million estimate.
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Gross margin expanded to 52.2%
Gross margin expanded 800 basis points to 52.2%, with management attributing support to tariff refunds and mix.
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Home & Outdoor drove growth
Home & Outdoor delivered sales growth and was the primary segment contributor, while Beauty & Wellness sales declined 4.5% year over year.
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FY27 EPS outlook raised
FY27 GAAP EPS guidance increased to $3.63-$4.26 from $3.57-$4.18, while adjusted EPS guidance increased to $3.60-$4.15 from $3.25-$3.75.
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Free cash flow outlook raised
FY27 free cash flow guidance increased to $120-$140 million from $85-$100 million.
What to watch
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Beauty & Wellness remains pressured
Beauty & Wellness sales declined 4.5% year over year, indicating continued pressure in a major operating segment.
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Revenue outlook was narrowed
Revenue guidance was narrowed to $1.768-$1.822 billion from $1.759-$1.831 billion, signaling a less favorable range despite higher EPS guidance.
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Repurchase authorization remains material
The company had $496.751 million remaining under its $500 million repurchase authorization after purchasing 1,658 shares at an average price of $28.35; no open-market repurchases were reported.
Management's outlook
FY27 GAAP EPS guidance was raised from $3.57-$4.18 to $3.63-$4.26, and adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $3.60-$4.15 from $3.25-$3.75. Revenue guidance was narrowed to $1.768-$1.822 billion from $1.759-$1.831 billion. Free cash flow guidance was raised to $120-$140 million from $85-$100 million; overall guidance was mixed despite the EPS and FCF increases.
Earlier filings 2
10-K · April 23, 2026
Helen of Troy reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $1.786 billion and recorded a pre-tax asset impairment charge of $885.9 million that drove a GAAP net loss of $898.98 million (diluted loss per share $39.08). The company…
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