Helen Of Troy (HELE) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date

Jul 09, 2026

Before Open (Confirmed)

Period Ending

2027 (Q1)

Consensus EPS Forecast

0.01

Last Year’s EPS

0.41

Same Quarter Last Year

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2026

Earnings Call Date:Apr 23, 2026|

% Change Since:

Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral

The call balances concrete operational progress (inventory discipline, debt paydown, tariff mitigation, strong performance from select brands and international growth, and clear FY2027 targets) against meaningful near‑term challenges (year‑over‑year revenue declines in key segments, significant margin compression, tariff cash outflows, and macro/commodity/freight uncertainty). Management emphasizes a multi‑year roadmap focused on brand investment, supply‑chain diversification, and consumer‑centric execution, but the near‑term financial picture is cautious and lumpy.

Company Guidance

Helen of Troy guided Fiscal 2027 net sales of $1.751–$1.822 billion (Home & Outdoor $854–$882M; Beauty & Wellness $897–$940M), adjusted EBITDA of $190–$197M (implying +2.1% to +6.3% YoY), adjusted EPS of $3.25–$3.75 and free cash flow of $85–$100M, noting a front‑loaded cadence (midpoint: slightly positive H1 sales, slightly negative H2; roughly 15% of annual adjusted EPS in H1 and breakeven EPS in Q1). Guidance assumes tariffs in place as of April 2026, interest expense of $47–$49M, an adjusted tax rate of 25%–27%, capex of $28–$32M, FX flat, and a deliberate ~40 bps increase in growth investment; management expects net leverage of ~3.2x or lower by year‑end. Key balance sheet and operational context included FY26 inventory of $456M (flat YoY, with $34M incremental tariff cost), FY26 free cash flow $132M despite $72M of tariff/diversification cash outflows, year‑end debt $781M (net leverage 3.87x) with $112M of Q4 debt paydown plus ~$78M proceeds from the Southaven sale; the company reduced gross tariff impact from $51M to < $30M net on operating income in FY26, can dual‑source ~45% of volume today (target ~55% in FY27) and aims to cut COGS exposure to China tariffs to <20% by end of FY27.

Q4 Sales Performance vs. Expectations

Consolidated Q4 sales decreased 3.3% year‑over‑year but were favorable to the company’s outlook and described as exceeding expectations.

Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Actions

Fiscal 2026 free cash flow was $132 million despite $72 million of incremental tariff cash outflows; the company used proceeds from the subsequent sale of a distribution facility (~$78 million) plus operational cash to pay down $112 million of debt in the quarter.

Inventory Control

Year‑end inventory was $456 million, largely flat YoY despite $34 million of incremental tariff costs in inventory; the company accelerated inventory productivity, reducing slower‑moving stock by nearly $50 million in Q4.

Strong Brand and International Performance

Olive & June delivered organic growth of 18% and contributed ~4.9 percentage points to total segment sales; International sales grew 5.4% driven by expanded distribution and new product innovation. Revlon and Braun also outperformed in key channels/regions.

Tariff Mitigation Progress

Gross unmitigated tariffs had a $51 million impact on gross profit for the year; through SKU prioritization, price, and supplier diversification the company reduced net operating income impact to < $30 million and reduced COGS exposure to China tariffs to ~30% by year‑end, targeting <20% by end of FY2027.

Supply Chain and Sourcing Improvements

Dual‑sourcing capacity increased to ~45% of annual product volume with a target of ~55% by FY2027; capital plan includes continued supply‑chain diversification and $28–$32 million of capex focused on product innovation and diversification.

Positive Innovation and Awards

Several successful product launches and recognitions: Revlon Versa Styler early demand exceeded expectations; Hydro Flask new sizes and soft coolers; OXO Rapid Brewer and Hydro Flask won industry awards; Beauty brands earned multiple Glamour 2026 Best of Beauty awards.

FY2027 Financial Outlook with Growth Targets

FY2027 guidance: net sales $1.751B–$1.822B; adjusted EBITDA $190M–$197M (implies +2.1% to +6.3% YoY); adjusted EPS $3.25–$3.75; free cash flow $85M–$100M; target net leverage ≈3.2x or lower by year‑end.

Helen Of Troy (HELE) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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HELE Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 09, 2026	2027 (Q1)	0.01 / -	0.41	―	―	―
Apr 23, 2026	2026 (Q4)	0.70 / 0.83	2.33	-64.38% (-1.50)
Nov 30, 2025	2026 (Q3)	1.70 / 1.71	2.67	-35.96% (-0.96)	―	―
Oct 09, 2025	2026 (Q2)	0.53 / 0.59	1.21	-51.24% (-0.62)
Jul 10, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.79 / 0.41	0.99	-58.59% (-0.58)
Apr 24, 2025	2025 (Q4)	2.38 / 2.33	2.45	-4.90% (-0.12)
Jan 08, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.62 / 2.67	2.79	-4.30% (-0.12)
Oct 09, 2024	2025 (Q2)	1.05 / 1.21	1.74	-30.46% (-0.53)
Jul 09, 2024	2025 (Q1)	1.59 / 0.99	1.94	-48.97% (-0.95)
Apr 24, 2024	2024 (Q4)	2.32 / 2.45	2.01	21.89% (+0.44)	―

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HELE Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 23, 2026	$19.77	$23.82	+20.49%
Oct 09, 2025	$27.61	$20.71	-24.99%
Jul 10, 2025	$31.00	$23.96	-22.71%
Apr 24, 2025	$34.12	$30.04	-11.96%

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