Helen of Troy Q2 2027: EPS Beats by 56%, Guidance Raised
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on October 8, 2026.
Management raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $3.60 to $4.15 from $3.25 to $3.75, a jump that dwarfs revenue missing expectations. Tariff refunds did the heavy lifting: $26.9 million gross came back in the quarter.
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Helen of Troy posted adjusted diluted EPS of $0.79, beating expectations by 56%, while revenue of $440.93 million came in essentially in line with estimates.
A gross tariff refund of $26.9 million drove the quarter, lifting gross profit margin to 52.2%.
Home and Outdoor grew revenue 9.2% on strong demand for travel and lifestyle packs, while Beauty and Wellness slipped 4.5% on soft hair appliance and water filtration demand.
Management raised full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $3.60 to $4.15 from the prior range of $3.25 to $3.75.
CEO G. Scott Uzzell said the company will reinvest the vast majority of tariff refunds into brand-building, capabilities, and supply chain diversification. Risks include inflation, cautious retailer inventories, softer discretionary demand, and tariff policy uncertainty.
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