Helen of Troy Stock Surges on Strong Earnings Despite Sales Miss
On Thursday morning, Helen of Troy (NASDAQ: HELE) saw its stock surge over 25% in early trading after reporting stronger-than-expected earnings for fiscal Q2 2027. However, the gains were trimmed to around 7.2% by midday as investors reacted to a sales miss and concerns about one-time tariff refunds boosting profits. The company reported actual earnings of $0.79 per share compared to an expected $0.51, driven largely by unexpected tariff refund income rather than core business growth. GAAP net profit was only $0.19 per share, highlighting the pro forma nature of the strong results and their potential non-repeatability. Looking ahead, Helen of Troy has provided updated sales guidance for fiscal 2027 between $1.77 billion to $1.82 billion — a modest growth outlook at best. However, it expects GAAP profits in the range of $3.63–$4.26 per share and positive free cash flow of about $130 million for the year.
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