Education
About Us
Working with TipRanks
Follow Us
Helios Technologies (HLIO)
NYSE:HLIO
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 11, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.68Last Year’s EPS
0.44Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a clear operational turnaround with strong Q4 and full-year improvements: accelerating sales (pro forma), sustained margin expansion, record cash generation, meaningful debt reduction, and concrete commercial wins and product initiatives. Management acknowledged ongoing macro and supply-chain risks (tariffs, chip constraints, geopolitical events) and a conservative 2026 guide to balance near-term visibility limits and tougher comps. Overall, positive operational momentum and financial discipline outweighed transitory and macro headwinds.Company Guidance
Quarterly and Annual Revenue Growth
Q4 sales of $211M, up 17% YoY; on a pro forma basis (excluding CFP divestiture) Q4 sales up 29%. Full year 2025 sales of $839M, up 4% reported and up 6% pro forma — the company's first full-year top-line growth in three years.
Segment Strength — Hydraulics and Electronics
Hydraulics Q4 sales up 10% (27% pro forma) with gross margin expanding to 34.1% (+440 bps). Electronics Q4 sales up 31% with gross profit up 40% and gross margin expansion of +220 bps.
Margin Expansion and Profitability
Four consecutive quarters of gross margin expansion; Q4 gross margin 33.6% (+350 bps YoY). Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin 20.1% (up 270 bps YoY); Q4 operating margin 12.2% (+480 bps YoY) and adjusted operating margin 16.4% (+310 bps YoY).
Earnings Per Share Improvement
Q4 diluted EPS $0.58 (more than 4x prior year); Q4 diluted non-GAAP EPS $0.81 (+145% YoY). Full year diluted EPS $1.45 (+24%) and diluted non-GAAP EPS $2.56 (+22%).
Record Cash Generation and Improved Liquidity
Record cash from operations of $46M in Q4 and $127M for the year; second consecutive year of record free cash flow. Available liquidity exceeded total debt by year-end.
Balance Sheet Deleveraging and Capital Returns
Used proceeds and cash to pay down $82M of debt in 2025; net debt/EBITDA of 1.8x (pro forma). Initiated share repurchase program and repurchased 330,000 shares YTD for $13.6M; maintained 116th consecutive quarterly dividend.
Commercial Execution and New Business Wins
Returned to growth by executing go-to-market initiatives and accelerating product launches; management cited over $50M of new business wins and broad-based order acceleration in H2 2025.
2026 Guidance Reflects Continued Improvement
Q1 2026 guidance: sales $218–223M (pro forma midpoint +22%), adjusted EBITDA margin 19.5%–20.5%, non-GAAP EPS $0.65–0.70 (+53% at midpoint). FY 2026 guidance: sales $820–860M (pro forma midpoint ~+6%), adjusted EBITDA margin 19.5%–21%, non-GAAP EPS $2.60–2.90.
HLIO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
HLIO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 02, 2026 | $74.38 | ― | ― |
Nov 03, 2025 | $56.49 | $55.39 | -1.96% |
Aug 04, 2025 | $36.59 | $47.96 | +31.08% |
May 06, 2025 | $26.97 | $28.98 | +7.45% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Helios Technologies (HLIO) report earnings?
Helios Technologies (HLIO) is schdueled to report earning on May 11, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Helios Technologies (HLIO) earnings time?
Helios Technologies (HLIO) earnings time is at May 11, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
Where can I see when companies are reporting earnings?
You can see which companies are reporting today on our designated earnings calendar.
What companies are reporting earnings today?
You can see a list of the companies which are reporting today on TipRanks earnings calendar.
What is HLIO EPS forecast?
HLIO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.68.