Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) Trading 10.4% Higher After Strong Earnings

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) shares were up 10.4% during mid-day trading on Thursday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The company traded as high as $28.40 and last traded at $27.7920. 352,572 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 48% from the average session volume of 683,516 shares. The stock had previously closed at $25.17.

The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.15. Helen of Troy had a negative net margin of 50.33% and a positive return on equity of 7.00%. The firm had revenue of $402.12 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $374.55 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.41 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.250-3.750 EPS.

Key Headlines Impacting Helen of Troy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Helen of Troy posted fiscal Q1 EPS of $0.17, topping expectations, while revenue came in at $402.1 million versus $374.6 million expected. Helen of Troy Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Outlook Raised
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its fiscal 2027 sales guidance, reinforcing confidence that recent restructuring efforts are beginning to improve fundamentals. Helen of Troy Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Growth in the Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness segments helped drive the quarter’s results, suggesting improving demand across key brands. EXEC: Osprey Paces Robust Growth for Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor Segment
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary remained mixed, with some noting the upbeat quarter while others focused on valuation and the company’s ongoing “reset” after recent operational challenges. Helen of Troy Earnings Call Balances Growth and Risk
• Negative Sentiment: Legal overhang remained in focus as firms promoted a securities fraud class action tied to the stock, which could weigh on sentiment. HELE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Helen of Troy Limited Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
• Negative Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity kept a hold rating and raised its price target only modestly, signaling limited upside from current levels. Canaccord Genuity price target update

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen cut Helen of Troy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 23rd. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price target on shares of Helen of Troy from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $28.00 price objective on shares of Helen of Troy in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Helen of Troy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Helen of Troy has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $26.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Helen of Troy

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Royal Bank of Canada increased its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 60.2% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 7,102 shares of the company’s stock valued at $380,000 after acquiring an additional 2,670 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its stake in Helen of Troy by 4.3% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 13,533 shares of the company’s stock valued at $724,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Helen of Troy during the first quarter worth about $14,013,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 16.3% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 74,309 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,975,000 after buying an additional 10,397 shares during the last quarter. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. raised its stake in Helen of Troy by 4.6% during the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 57,265 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,625,000 after acquiring an additional 2,503 shares during the last quarter.

Helen of Troy Stock Up 9.9%

The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $26.15 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $20.86. The company has a market capitalization of $644.13 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.71 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.71.

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.