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 EPS guidance of 0.530-1.030 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS 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 Stock Performance

Shares of Helen of Troy stock traded up $0.35 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $21.43. 985,205 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 800,963. Helen of Troy has a one year low of $17.01 and a one year high of $69.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $493.42 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.74 and a beta of 0.78. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $19.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $22.56.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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). Helen of Troy had a positive return on equity of 8.72% and a negative net margin of 36.20%.The business had revenue of $512.83 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $502.42 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.67 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, equities research analysts expect that Helen of Troy will post 6.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Helen of Troy News Summary

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 Trading of Helen of Troy

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Helen of Troy by 4.3% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 13,533 shares of the company’s stock worth $724,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares during the period. iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new stake in Helen of Troy during the third quarter valued at $27,000. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its position 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 valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 1,257 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased 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 buying an additional 1,366 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Intech Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of Helen of Troy by 12.5% in the third quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 14,216 shares of the company’s stock worth $358,000 after acquiring an additional 1,577 shares during the period.

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.