Q1 EPS Estimates for Helen of Troy Reduced by Zacks Research

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Helen of Troy in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, May 7th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will earn $0.65 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.01. 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 Q2 2026 earnings at $0.84 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.33 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.99 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.81 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.74 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.88 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.91 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.43 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.95 EPS.

HELE has been the topic of a number of other reports. StockNews.com downgraded Helen of Troy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, May 2nd. UBS Group decreased their price target on Helen of Troy from $68.00 to $38.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 17th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group dropped their price objective on shares of Helen of Troy from $92.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 22nd.

Helen of Troy Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:HELE opened at $31.78 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $729.13 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.41, a PEG ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.91. Helen of Troy has a 12 month low of $24.15 and a 12 month high of $110.76. The company has a current ratio of 1.92, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $40.37 and a 200 day moving average price of $55.30.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 24th. The company reported $2.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.35 by ($0.02). Helen of Troy had a net margin of 6.05% and a return on equity of 9.13%. The business had revenue of $485.89 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $481.55 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.45 EPS. Helen of Troy’s revenue for the quarter was down .7% compared to the same quarter last year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in Helen of Troy by 96.0% in the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 484 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 237 shares during the last quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board increased its stake in Helen of Troy by 66.7% in the 4th quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 500 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the period. Sterling Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Helen of Troy by 844.7% during the 4th quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 718 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 642 shares in the last quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC bought a new stake in Helen of Troy during the 4th quarter valued at about $44,000. Finally, Quarry LP boosted its position in Helen of Troy by 917.5% in the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 814 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 734 shares during the period.

About Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy Limited provides various consumer products in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates in two segments: Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness. The Home & Outdoor segment offers food storage containers, kitchen utensils for cooking and preparing salads, fruits, vegetables and meats, graters, slicers and choppers, baking essentials, kitchen organization, bath, cleaning, infant and toddler products, and coffee preparation tools and electronics; and insulated beverageware, including bottles, travel tumblers, drinkware, mugs, food and lunch containers, insulated totes, soft coolers, outdoor kitchenware, and accessories.