Helios Technologies (HLIO)
NYSE:HLIO
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 10, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.8Last Year’s EPS
0.59Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed materially positive operational and financial momentum: strong top-line growth (17% reported, 23% pro forma), robust margin expansion, record cash generation, significant leverage reduction to 1.6x, and a raised full-year guide. Management highlighted meaningful product and go-to-market progress with sustained order/backlog strength and ongoing innovation commercialization. Offsetting risks include tariff uncertainty (including unresolved IEPA refunds), inflationary cost pressures (freight, energy, maintenance), pockets of end-market softness (marine, some ag geographies), and limited second-half visibility. Overall, the positives—strong growth, margin improvement, cash generation, and balance sheet strengthening—substantially outweigh the noted risks, though management remains cautious on H2 volatility.Company Guidance
Record Quarterly Sales
Total sales of $228.0M, up 17% YoY; on a pro forma basis (excluding CFP divestiture and FX) sales grew 23% YoY, outpacing the high end of prior outlook.
Strong Segment Growth
Electronics sales up 29% YoY; Hydraulics sales up 10% YoY (19% pro forma excluding CFP and FX). Growth was broad-based across segments and regions on a pro forma basis.
Significant Margin Expansion
Gross profit up 25% YoY to $75M; gross margin expanded 220 bps to 32.8%. Operating income rose 76% YoY to $30M and operating margin expanded 440 bps to 13.1%.
Improved Adjusted Profitability Metrics
Adjusted operating margin of 16.7% (up 33 bps YoY) and adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.4% (up 310 bps YoY) — the third consecutive quarter above 20%.
Earnings Per Share Upside
Diluted GAAP EPS of $0.59 (up 168% YoY) and diluted non-GAAP EPS of $0.80 (up 82% YoY), exceeding the high end of guidance for Q1.
Record Cash Generation and Working Capital Improvement
Generated $24M cash from operations and $17M free cash flow in Q1 (records for the quarter); improved cash conversion cycle by 25 days YoY.
Strengthened Balance Sheet and Leverage Reduction
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA reduced to 1.6x from 2.7x a year ago (more than a full turn reduction), with total liquidity exceeding total debt.
Increased Shareholder Returns
First-ever regular dividend increase of 33% to $0.12 per share; deployed ~$5M in share repurchases in the quarter with ~$82M remaining authorization.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
2026 sales guidance raised to $840M–$870M (implies ~8% pro forma growth vs. 2025 at midpoint); adjusted EBITDA margin guidance 19.5%–21%; diluted non-GAAP EPS guidance $2.70–$2.95 (≈11% growth at midpoint).
Order Momentum and New Product Traction
12 consecutive months (including April) of double-digit order intake and backlog growth in the double digits; new product launches (QMEH cartridge valve, thermal management products, OpenView S70 display) showcased at CONEXPO with strong lead activity.
HLIO Earnings History
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HLIO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 | $68.02 | $77.57 | +14.04% |
Mar 02, 2026 | $74.25 | $70.92 | -4.49% |
Nov 03, 2025 | $56.40 | $55.29 | -1.96% |
Aug 04, 2025 | $36.53 | $47.88 | +31.08% |
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FAQ
When does Helios Technologies (HLIO) report earnings?
Helios Technologies (HLIO) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 10, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is HLIO EPS forecast?
HLIO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.8.