Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 3.250-3.750 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share 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.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
HELE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. UBS Group increased their target price on Helen of Troy from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Helen of Troy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Helen of Troy from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Helen of Troy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 23rd. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price target on shares of Helen of Troy from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday. 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Helen of Troy currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $26.50.
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Helen of Troy Stock Performance
Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 8th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.15. Helen of Troy had a negative net margin of 22.70% and a positive return on equity of 6.46%. The company had revenue of $402.12 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $374.55 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.41 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue 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. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Helen of Troy will post 2.81 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Trending Headlines about Helen of Troy
Here are the key news stories impacting Helen of Troy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: HELE beat Q1 estimates, posting EPS of $0.17 versus $0.02 expected and revenue of $402.1 million versus $374.6 million anticipated, signaling stronger-than-expected demand. Helen of Troy Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
- Positive Sentiment: The company raised fiscal 2027 sales guidance and said growth was broad-based across Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness, which supports a more constructive outlook. Helen of Troy Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Outlook Raised
- Positive Sentiment: Management’s surprise profit and stronger segment performance suggest the restructuring plan is starting to help results, which can improve investor confidence. Helen of Troy reports surprise profit, raises revenue outlook
- Neutral Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity raised its price target to $25 but kept a “hold” rating, which is supportive but still implies limited upside from recent levels. Canaccord Genuity note
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple class-action law firms are urging investors to join securities-fraud lawsuits against HELE, adding an overhang and potential legal risk. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC notice
- Negative Sentiment: The lawsuits allege investor harm and securities-law violations for purchases during the class period, which could weigh on sentiment until resolved. Schall Law Firm notice
Institutional Trading of Helen of Troy
A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HELE. iSAM Funds UK Ltd bought a new position in Helen of Troy in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Helen of Troy by 1,323.2% during the 3rd 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 period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 216.1% in the 2nd 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 last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Helen of Troy in the 2nd quarter worth about $67,000. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC bought a new position in Helen of Troy during the fourth quarter valued at about $148,000.
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.
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