Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) Updates FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 3.250-3.750 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.380. 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 Up 1.9%

HELE opened at $28.04 on Wednesday. Helen of Troy has a 52 week low of $13.85 and a 52 week high of $31.98. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $26.12 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $20.82. The company has a market capitalization of $653.05 million, a PE ratio of -0.72 and a beta of 1.31.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 8th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.15. The company had revenue of $402.12 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $374.55 million. Helen of Troy had a negative net margin of 50.33% and a positive return on equity of 7.00%. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.250-3.750 EPS. Analysts forecast that Helen of Troy will post 2.81 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

HELE has been the subject of several analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their target price on shares of Helen of Troy from $18.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Helen of Troy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 23rd. Zacks Research cut Helen of Troy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. UBS Group increased their price target on Helen of Troy from $16.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. One 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $24.00.

Trending Headlines about Helen of Troy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Helen of Troy reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $402.1 million, above last year’s $371.7 million, and stronger profitability than the prior-year period. The company also said earnings beat expectations, which supports the stock. Helen of Troy Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised FY2027 guidance, with EPS forecast at $3.25 to $3.75, and investors are reacting to the fact that the outlook remains solid even after a challenging prior year. Helen of Troy Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Helen of Troy from “strong-buy” to “hold,” which may temper enthusiasm but does not signal a major selloff on its own. Zacks downgrade coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms issued investor alerts about a class-action lawsuit against Helen of Troy, keeping legal overhang in focus and adding a potential risk for shares. Investor alert on class action lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary from Canaccord Genuity kept a hold rating and left the price target at $23, suggesting limited near-term upside versus the current trading level. Hold rating maintained

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of HELE. iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Helen of Troy in the third quarter valued at about $27,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in Helen of Troy by 1,323.2% in 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 during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its stake in Helen of Troy by 216.1% during the second 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. Lazard Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Helen of Troy in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $67,000. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board lifted its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 407.7% in 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.

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.