Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) have received a consensus rating of “Hold” from the five brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have given a hold recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $22.00.

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on HELE. CJS Securities raised Helen of Troy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Helen of Troy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $22.00 target price on shares of Helen of Troy in a research report on Friday. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of Helen of Troy from $25.00 to $22.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a research note on Monday, December 29th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new stake in Helen of Troy in the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 1,323.2% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,352 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,257 shares during the period. Signaturefd LLC lifted its position in shares of Helen of Troy by 71.1% in the second quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,429 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 594 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 2,820.0% during the second quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,752 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 1,692 shares during the period. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in shares of Helen of Troy by 216.1% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,998 shares of the company’s stock worth $57,000 after purchasing an additional 1,366 shares during the period.

More Helen of Troy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Helen of Troy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue topped Street estimates and the Olive & June acquisition contributed growth, providing some offset to weakness elsewhere. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying activity was reported recently, which can be interpreted as management confidence in the company’s long-term outlook. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported EPS came in roughly inline (reported $1.71), with some outlets calling it a small miss vs. certain estimates — a mixed earnings print rather than a clear beat. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts are maintaining non-bullish ratings (e.g., Canaccord reiterated a Hold), signaling cautious Street sentiment despite selective positives. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut FY2026 and Q4 guidance: FY EPS now 3.25–3.75 (below consensus) and Q4 EPS 0.53–1.03 (well below Street expectations). The guidance miss is the primary driver of downward pressure on the stock. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs and margin pressure were called out by management as key headwinds; gross and operating margins deteriorated year-over-year, which investors view as a longer-term profitability risk. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Home & Outdoor sales slid (notably at Hydro Flask), which weighed on the quarter and underscores demand softness in some core categories. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Following the print and guidance cut, analysts have trimmed forecasts and several outlets reported sizable share declines, reflecting reduced near-term investor confidence. Read More.

Helen of Troy Price Performance

NASDAQ HELE opened at $19.40 on Friday. Helen of Troy has a 1 year low of $17.01 and a 1 year high of $69.05. The business’s fifty day moving average is $19.91 and its two-hundred day moving average is $22.49. The stock has a market capitalization of $446.78 million, a P/E ratio of -0.56 and a beta of 0.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 1.81.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 8th. The company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.75 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $512.83 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $502.42 million. Helen of Troy had a positive return on equity of 8.33% and a negative net margin of 43.97%.The business’s revenue was down 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.67 earnings per share. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.250-3.75 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.530-1.030 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Helen of Troy will post 6.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Helen of Troy Company Profile

Helen of Troy Limited is a global consumer products company that designs, sources and markets a diversified portfolio of household, health and beauty brands. Headquartered in El Paso, Texas, the company operates through three principal segments—Health & Home, Housewares and Beauty—offering products under well-known names including OXO, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell Home, PUR and Hot Tools. Helen of Troy distributes its products through a combination of mass, specialty and e-commerce channels to consumers, retailers and distributors worldwide.

The Housewares segment features kitchen tools, gadgets and organizational solutions marketed primarily under the OXO brand, recognized for its ergonomic “Good Grips” design.