Q3 EPS Estimates for Helen of Troy Raised by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised Helen of Troy’s Q3 2027 EPS estimate to $1.73 from $1.60 and maintained a “Strong-Buy” rating. Its FY2027 earnings forecast is $3.07 per share, compared with the broader full-year consensus estimate of $3.09.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed but leans positive: MarketBeat reports a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and a $27.50 average price target, with ratings ranging from Strong Buy to Sell.
• Helen of Troy’s latest quarterly results beat expectations, with EPS of $0.79 versus the $0.50 consensus, although revenue of $440.93 million slightly missed estimates. Shares opened at $28.89 and have traded between $13.85 and $31.98 over the past year.

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2027 earnings estimates for Helen of Troy in a research report issued on Thursday, October 29th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $1.73 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.60. Zacks Research currently has a "Strong-Buy" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Helen of Troy's current full-year earnings is $3.09 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Helen of Troy's Q4 2027 earnings at $0.74 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $3.07 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.05 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $0.95 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $3.18 EPS, Q1 2029 earnings at $0.10 EPS, Q2 2029 earnings at $0.71 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $3.78 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on HELE. Wall Street Zen raised Helen of Troy from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Sunday, July 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a research report on Monday, October 19th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Helen of Troy from $28.00 to $29.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price objective on Helen of Troy from $25.00 to $26.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Helen of Troy has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $27.50.

Helen of Troy Price Performance

Shares of HELE opened at $28.89 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a current ratio of 1.65. Helen of Troy has a 52-week low of $13.85 and a 52-week high of $31.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $675.74 million, a PE ratio of -6.63 and a beta of 1.35. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $28.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $23.84.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 8th. The company reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.29. The business had revenue of $440.93 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $442.33 million. Helen of Troy had a positive return on equity of 7.73% and a negative net margin of 5.43%. Helen of Troy's revenue was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.59 EPS. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.600-4.150 EPS.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in Helen of Troy by 122.0% during the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,230 shares of the company's stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 676 shares during the period. Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Helen of Troy in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in Helen of Troy by 54.5% in the second quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 3,618 shares of the company's stock valued at $105,000 after purchasing an additional 1,277 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP grew its position in Helen of Troy by 142.2% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 2,589 shares of the company's stock worth $75,000 after purchasing an additional 1,520 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC acquired a new position in shares of Helen of Troy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $61,000.

Trending Headlines about Helen of Troy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its Q2 2029 EPS forecast to $0.71 from $0.57, increased its Q3 2027 estimate to $1.73 from $1.60, and lifted its FY2027 projection to $3.07 from $2.82. The firm maintained a “Strong-Buy” rating. Helen of Troy Q2 Earnings Forecast Boosted by Zacks Research
• Neutral Sentiment: The current full-year consensus estimate is $2.96 per share. Zacks’ projections imply earnings growth to $3.07 in FY2027 and $3.78 in FY2029, but the revisions are uneven across periods.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut its Q4 2027 EPS forecast to $0.74 from $1.00, lowered FY2028 EPS to $3.18 from $3.35, reduced Q4 2028 EPS to $0.95 from $1.15, and trimmed FY2029 EPS to $3.78 from $3.88. These reductions may be weighing on investor sentiment by signaling less confidence in Helen of Troy’s longer-term earnings pace.
• Negative Sentiment: The firm also modestly reduced its Q1 2029 estimate to $0.10 from $0.11. Although the adjustment is small, it reinforces the broader pattern of lower forecasts in several future periods.

About Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy Limited is a consumer products company that develops, markets and distributes a portfolio of beauty, wellness, household and outdoor brands. Its products are sold through mass retailers, specialty stores, e-commerce channels and other distribution partners in North America and international markets.

The company's brand portfolio includes OXO, known for kitchen, cleaning and organization products; Hydro Flask and Osprey, which offer hydration, travel and outdoor equipment; and beauty brands such as Hot Tools, Drybar and Curlsmith.

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