Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

Shares of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the five brokerages that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $24.00.

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their target price on shares of Helen of Troy from $18.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Helen of Troy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 23rd. Zacks Research cut shares of Helen of Troy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Helen of Troy in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Helen of Troy from $16.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th.

Helen of Troy Stock Down 10.2%

NASDAQ HELE opened at $25.17 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $26.15 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $20.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $586.21 million, a PE ratio of -0.64 and a beta of 1.31. Helen of Troy has a fifty-two week low of $13.85 and a fifty-two week high of $31.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 1.71 and a quick ratio of 0.81.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 8th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.15. Helen of Troy had a positive return on equity of 7.00% and a negative net margin of 50.33%.The business had revenue of $402.12 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $374.55 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.41 EPS. Helen of Troy’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. Helen of Troy has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.250-3.750 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Helen of Troy will post 2.81 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Helen of Troy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Helen of Troy reported first-quarter EPS of $0.17, far above the $0.02 consensus, and revenue of $402.1 million, topping estimates; management also raised fiscal 2027 sales guidance, suggesting improving demand and execution. Helen of Troy Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Segment commentary highlighted strong growth in Home & Outdoor, with Osprey helping drive performance, which supports the view that parts of the portfolio are gaining momentum. EXEC: Osprey Paces Robust Growth for Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor Segment
• Neutral Sentiment: The Q1 call and related coverage emphasized that the company is making early progress in its multi-year restructuring, but investors are still waiting for clearer evidence that profitability can sustainably recover. Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the beat, adjusted EPS guidance for fiscal 2027 of $3.25-$3.75 came in below the consensus view, which may be limiting enthusiasm around the stock’s near-term rebound. Helen of Troy beats Q1 expectations, raises FY27 sales guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Management warned that Middle East conflict could disrupt supply chains and pressure revenue, adding a geopolitical risk factor to the outlook. Helen of Troy Warns Middle East Conflict Could Disrupt Supply Chain, Hurt Revenue
• Negative Sentiment: A new class-action lawsuit reminder and a downgrade from Zacks Research to “hold” are also weighing on sentiment, reinforcing investor caution after the earnings release. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Helen of Troy Limited of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – HELE

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Helen of Troy

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of HELE. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its position in Helen of Troy by 4.3% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 13,533 shares of the company’s stock valued at $724,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares during the last quarter. iSAM Funds UK Ltd bought a new position in Helen of Troy in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Allworth Financial LP boosted its position in Helen of Troy by 922.7% during the 4th quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,350 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 1,218 shares during the period. Signaturefd LLC boosted its position in Helen of Troy by 47.8% during the 4th quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $81,000 after buying an additional 1,238 shares during the period. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Helen of Troy by 1,323.2% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,352 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,257 shares during the last quarter.

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.