HELEN OF TROY LTD — Form 8-K
Filed October 8, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▲ Likely positive
significance 48/100
What the filing says
Helen of Troy reported Q2 FY27 net sales of $440.9M (up 2.1% YoY from $431.8M), with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.19 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.79 (up 33.9% YoY). The company raised FY27 full-year guidance: consolidated net sales to $1.768–$1.822B, adjusted diluted EPS to $3.60–$4.15, adjusted EBITDA to $203–$210M, and free cash flow to $120–$140M. Tariff refunds of $26.9M provided a $0.12 EPS benefit; the company plans to reinvest 83–88% of ~$80.5M in estimated full-year tariff refunds. Total debt decreased to $672.6M from $893.2M year-ago.
Why this rating
Modest sales growth (2.1%), margin expansion, debt reduction are operationally positive. Guidance raise shows confidence. However, relative to $560M market cap, a $441M quarterly revenue and $199M annualized adjusted EBITDA is moderate. Not a transformational event—execution within guidance parameters.
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