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Helen of Troy 2Q 2026: Revenue $440.93M, EPS $0.19— 10-Q Summary

Helen of Troy reported 2Q 2026 revenue of $440.93M, up 2.1% YoY, and net income of $4.63M, reversing a prior-year loss. EPS was $0.19. Growth came from Home & Outdoor, while Beauty & Wellness softened. Online sales rose 16% YoY. The company sold a facility for a $54.9M gain.

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Published Oct 8, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HELEBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and asset sale gain suggest a short‑term upside, but long‑term performance will depend on execution of tariff mitigation and growth in Home & Outdoor.

02

Market read

Earnings surprise may move HELE and influence peer stocks in the consumer discretionary sector.

03

What to watch

Tariff refunds and diversification away from China could improve future earnings stability.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours

Background

Helen of Troy is a consumer products company known for brands like OXO and Hydro Flask. The Q2 2026 filing shows a turnaround after a large prior-year loss.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HELEBullishHigh confidence
Context

Helen of Troy posted Q2 2026 results with revenue up 2.1% and a swing to $4.63M net income, EPS $0.19 versus a loss a year ago.

Expected impact

potential upward pressure as investors price the earnings beat and profit swing

Evidence & confidence

The company reversed a $308M loss to a modest profit, a material improvement that typically supports the share price.

Market effects

Sector

Home & Outdoor product strength may lift related consumer discretionary peers.

Regional

U.S. consumer discretionary sector could see modest gains.

Global

Limited to U.S. markets; no broader macro impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The profit swing is modest and driven by one-time gains; the underlying business may still face margin pressure.

Key entities

  • company
    Helen of Troy Ltd

    Consumer products maker (ticker HELE).

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