July 8, 2026

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Helen of Troy Ltd. (NASDAQ: HELE) reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 results above expectations, supported by stronger revenue, positive adjusted EPS, growth across both major segments, and progress reducing debt.
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Helen of Troy is a consumer products company that owns and markets brands across home, outdoor, beauty, wellness, and health categories, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, and Revlon-branded products under license.
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The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.17, above the dashboard estimate of $0.01, representing a 1,600% earnings surprise. Revenue came in at $402.12 million, above estimates of $375.11 million, with revenue growth of 8.2%.
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Results Showed Growth Across Both Segments

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Helen of Troy reported first-quarter revenue of $402.1 million.
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Home & Outdoor net sales increased 9.5% to $194.9 million, helped by international demand for backpacks and new product launches.
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Beauty & Wellness net sales increased 7.0% to $207.2 million, driven by gains in nail care, fans, and thermometers.
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Adjusted EPS came in at $0.17, well ahead of expectations and above the prior-year comparison implied by the company’s stronger segment performance.
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Gross margin declined 110 basis points to 46.0%, mainly due to the unfavorable impact of tariffs.

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Balance Sheet and Guidance

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Helen of Troy reduced total debt to $716.1 million from $871.0 million a year earlier, showing progress on deleveraging.
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For fiscal 2027, the company expects revenue of $1.76 billion to $1.83 billion.
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The company also expects adjusted EPS of $3.25 to $3.75, compared with analyst consensus of $3.49.
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Management said tariff rates in place as of June 2026 are assumed to remain for the rest of the fiscal year.

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Market Focus

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Investors are likely watching segment growth, tariff pressure, gross margin, inventory levels, debt reduction, full-year guidance, consumer demand, and whether Helen of Troy’s turnaround efforts can continue through fiscal 2027.
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The revenue beat was strong, while the EPS beat signaled better operating discipline than expected.

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The Bigger Picture

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Helen of Troy’s quarter showed signs of improvement after a difficult period for the stock.
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Revenue beat expectations, adjusted EPS came in ahead of consensus, and both Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness posted growth. The company also continued reducing debt, which may help rebuild investor confidence.
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The main risk is margin pressure. Tariffs weighed on gross margin, and management expects current tariff rates to remain in place for the rest of the fiscal year.
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