FY2026 EPS Estimates for Helen of Troy Decreased by Analyst

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Helen of Troy in a research note issued on Thursday, January 22nd. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $2.60 for the year, down from their prior forecast of $3.25. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Helen of Troy’s current full-year earnings is $6.46 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Helen of Troy’s Q4 2026 earnings at $0.53 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at ($0.09) EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.09 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.78 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.97 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $2.76 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.15 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $0.28 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $1.92 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $3.45 EPS.

HELE has been the topic of a number of other reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a research note on Monday, December 29th. CJS Securities upgraded shares of Helen of Troy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $22.00 price target on shares of Helen of Troy in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of Helen of Troy from $25.00 to $22.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $22.00.

Helen of Troy Price Performance

Shares of HELE opened at $18.30 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.81, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $19.83 and its two-hundred day moving average is $21.58. Helen of Troy has a twelve month low of $17.01 and a twelve month high of $69.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $422.18 million, a PE ratio of -0.53 and a beta of 0.78.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 8th. The company reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.75 by ($0.04). Helen of Troy had a positive return on equity of 8.33% and a negative net margin of 43.97%.The company had revenue of $512.83 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $502.42 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.67 EPS. Helen of Troy’s revenue for the quarter 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.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Helen of Troy

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Helen of Troy during the third quarter valued at $27,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 5,529.2% during the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,351 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 1,327 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its position in shares of Helen of Troy by 1,323.2% in 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 last quarter. Signaturefd LLC lifted its stake in shares of Helen of Troy by 71.1% during the second quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,429 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 594 shares during the period. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its position 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 acquiring an additional 1,366 shares during the last quarter.

Helen of Troy News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its Q3 2028 EPS estimate to $1.92 (from $1.71), signaling a stronger seasonal quarter ahead for Helen of Troy. Zacks Q3 2028 raise
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also raised its Q2 2028 EPS forecast to $0.28 (from $0.17), another near‑term upside revision. Zacks Q2 2028 raise
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 2027 EPS was nudged higher to $1.78 (from $1.70), a modest improvement for that quarter. Zacks Q3 2027 raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks trimmed FY2028 slightly to $3.45 from $3.57 — a modest downward revision that suggests smaller long‑term impact versus the larger near‑term cuts. Zacks FY2028 trim
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks slashed Q4 2026 EPS to $0.53 from $1.14, a material downward revision that reduces near‑term earnings visibility. Zacks Q4 2026 cut
• Negative Sentiment: FY2026 EPS was cut sharply to $2.60 from $3.25 and FY2027 to $2.76 from $3.36, indicating Zacks expects lower full‑year profitability over the next two years. Zacks FY2026/2027 cuts
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks now models Q1 2027 as a loss (‑$0.09 EPS) and reduced several other near‑quarter forecasts; the firm maintains a “Strong Sell” rating, which is a clear negative for market sentiment. Zacks Strong Sell

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.