Helen of Troy is a global consumer products company with a portfolio of brands in Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness. It sells everyday consumer goods built on more than 55 years of experience, focusing on quality and reliability. The company differentiates itself through a broad, world-class brand lineup, long-standing expertise, and a culture that emphasizes employee growth and teamwork. Its goal is to grow its brands and deliver dependable products to consumers while supporting personal and collective success within its organization.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
El Paso, Texas
Founded
1968
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
Basic Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (STD)
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
Educational Assistance
Helen of Troy (HELE), parent of OXO kitchen gadgets, reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2027 earnings on October 8. Revenue rose 2.1% to $440.9 million, led by a 9.2% rise in Home and Outdoor, while Beauty and Wellness fell 4.5%. The stock has more than doubled in seven months from a 10-year low of $13.85, yet it is down 89% from its January 2021 peak of $265.97. It trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 6.81, against a 10-year average of 13.48. Margins remain weak after $886 million in impairment charges last year. Net debt is $649.2 million, about equal to its market value. Management now expects adjusted earnings of $3.88 a share in 2027, up from $3.50, with tariff refunds supplying nearly 10% of that. Analysts' average target price is $30.50, about $2.50 above the current share price.
US weekly jobless claims fell to 197,000, marking the fourth consecutive week below 200,000 and the lowest post-pandemic level. Continuing claims rose slightly to 1.716 million from a revised 1.699 million. The figures demonstrate strength in the labour market despite flat monthly jobs data, suggesting a "low hire/low fire" environment. September's jobs report showed only 29,000 positions added. The steady employment picture supports the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates at 3.75-4.00%, despite inflation at 3.4% remaining above target levels. PepsiCo exceeded Q3 expectations with earnings of $2.34 per share on revenues of $25.27 billion. Helen of Troy reported fiscal Q2 earnings of $0.79 per share, beating estimates of $0.51 by 54.9%.
Helen of Troy reported first quarter fiscal 2027 results with consolidated net sales growing 8.2% to $402.1 million, up from $371.7 million in the prior year period. The El Paso, Texas-based company posted GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.51, which included a $1.74 after-tax gain from selling a distribution facility. Adjusted diluted EPS came in at $0.17, down from $0.41 in the year-ago quarter. Gross profit margin declined to 46.0% from 47.1%. The company raised its full fiscal 2027 consolidated net sales outlook to $1.759–$1.831 billion whilst maintaining adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $3.25–$3.75. CEO G. Scott Uzzell said the results reflect "early signs of progress" on the company's multi-year roadmap and disciplined execution across both business segments.
Helen of Troy Limited has raised analyst price targets to $29.33 following its latest annual results, despite reporting statutory losses of $39.08 per share. The company's revenues of $1.8 billion met analyst forecasts, whilst losses were 7.7% larger than expected. Four analysts now forecast 2027 revenues of $1.79 billion, roughly flat year-on-year, with the company expected to turn profitable at $2.62 earnings per share. The consensus price target rose 19%, with estimates ranging from $23.00 to $40.00 per share. Analysts anticipate Helen of Troy's years of declining revenue will end, marking an improvement on the past five years' 4.4% annual revenue shrinkage. However, the company is still expected to grow slower than the industry average of 4.9% annually.
Helen of Troy has outlined a multi-phase transformation strategy focused on restoring top-line growth, designating fiscal 2027 as a "year of restoration". The company is shifting to a brand-led operating model and reducing China tariff exposure to under 20% by year-end, down from approximately 30%. Fourth-quarter net sales exceeded expectations despite macro headwinds and a weak flu season impacting its Wellness business. The company sold its Southaven distribution facility for $78 million, immediately applying proceeds to debt reduction. Fiscal 2027 guidance assumes heavily back-half weighted earnings, with first-quarter results expected near breakeven as tariff costs impact margins. Management has implemented $50 million in price increases and plans to increase growth investment by 40 basis points, prioritising innovation and digital commerce capabilities across platforms like TikTok.