HELEN OF TROY Shares Jump 14% in 5 Days Since Financial Results

Net Income YoY

+101.5%

Key highlights

• Revenue increased to $440.93 million compared to $431.78 million in the prior year quarter
• Net income reached $4.63 million, marking a 101.5% year-over-year recovery from a $308.64 million loss
• Gross profit rose to $230.12 million, up from $190.68 million in the same period last year
• Diluted earnings per share improved to $0.19 from a loss of $13.44 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025
• A $54.9 million gain was realized on the sale of a distribution facility during the first half of the fiscal year

How the Period Went

Helen of Troy recorded revenue of $440.93 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, representing an increase from $431.78 million in the same period last year. This topline growth was accompanied by a major shift in the bottom line. Net income reached $4.63 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, marking a significant recovery compared to the net loss of $308.64 million, or $13.44 per diluted share, reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The prior year results were primarily weighed down by heavy asset impairment charges, whereas the current period reflects a return to positive earnings through stabilized sales and operational efficiency.

Margins and Profitability

Gross profit for the quarter improved to $230.12 million, up from $190.68 million in the prior year quarter. Pretax income swung from a loss of $329.70 million to a gain of $13.80 million. Profitability during the first six months of fiscal 2027 was further supported by a $54.9 million gain recognized from the sale of a distribution facility. The absence of the non-cash impairment charges that characterized fiscal 2025 allowed the company to convert a higher percentage of its $440.93 million in revenue into net profit, despite ongoing competitive pressures in the consumer goods market.

Business Overview

• Portfolio of globally recognized brands across Home & Outdoor, Health & Wellness, and Beauty segments
• Operations focused on consumer-centric products including kitchen tools, thermal carafes, and personal care appliances
• Significant presence in major retail channels, including mass merchants and e-commerce platforms
• Strategic focus on distribution network optimization, evidenced by recent facility divestitures
• Global supply chain management serving diverse international end markets in the Consumer Defensive sector

Financial Context

The current quarterly revenue of $440.93 million shows a sequential increase from the $402.11 million reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, according to MarketBeat. This follows a broader historical trend where the company saw quarterly revenues as high as $512.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. With a current market capitalization of approximately $595.1 million and annual revenue of $1,786.29 million, the company is trading at a low price-to-sales multiple compared to its historical averages. The Relative Strength Index of 37.1 suggests the stock has faced recent selling pressure, aligning with a 7.19% price decline over the last quarter.

Up 8.9% since our story on 8 Oct: $25.55 when we broke it → $27.82 at the close on 13 Oct. Daily closing prices. Source: Yahoo Finance.

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14 Sep	$27.52
15 Sep	$26.95
16 Sep	$27.22
17 Sep	$27.54
18 Sep	$26.84
21 Sep	$27.65
22 Sep	$29.49
23 Sep	$29.53
24 Sep	$29.35
25 Sep	$28.63
28 Sep	$29.16
29 Sep	$28.15
30 Sep	$27.41
1 Oct	$26.85
2 Oct	$26.74
5 Oct	$25.64
6 Oct	$25.32
7 Oct	$25.55
8 Oct	$26.55
9 Oct	$26.51
12 Oct	$28.49
13 Oct	$27.82

Industry Landscape

Within the Household and Personal Products industry, companies are navigating a landscape of shifting retail inventory levels and consumer sensitivity to discretionary spending. Peer firms in the Consumer Defensive sector have prioritized supply chain streamlining to protect margins against inflationary overhead. Helen of Troy’s divestiture of a distribution facility reflects a broader industry move toward asset-light models to improve cash flow. While the company does not maintain a significant backlog of orders, its performance remains closely tied to the seasonal demand cycles of major retail partners and the broader health of the global consumer economy.

HELEN OF TROY LTD · financial snapshot

Share price	$25.55
Market cap	$595M
Revenue (annual)	$1.8B
1-month price change	-10.04%
Sector	Consumer DefensiveHousehold & Personal Products

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.