Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) Reports Strong Q2 Fiscal 2027 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance

• Helen of Troy's adjusted earnings of $0.79 per share surpassed estimates, though revenue of $440.90 million slightly missed.
• Profitability saw significant growth, with adjusted income surging 40.3% to $19.00 million, and adjusted EBITDA rising to $49.40 million with its margin improving to 11.2%.
• The company raised its fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings forecast to $3.60 to $4.15 per share, partly due to an estimated $4.00 million net pre-tax benefit from tariff refunds.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) sells consumer products in its Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness businesses. In its second quarter of fiscal 2027, adjusted earnings were $0.79 per share, above the $0.50 estimate provided. Revenue was $440.90 million, just below the $442.30 million estimate.

Earnings per share show profit spread across the company’s shares. Adjusted earnings rose from $0.59 per share a year earlier, while adjusted income increased 40.3% to $19.00 million. Revenue grew 2.1% as Home & Outdoor growth offset a decline in Beauty & Wellness, as highlighted by Proactive Investors.

The company’s adjusted EBITDA, a measure of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, rose to $49.40 million from $36.20 million. Its adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 11.2% from 8.4%, meaning more of each sales dollar remained after the costs included in that measure.

Helen of Troy now expects fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings of $3.60 to $4.15 per share, up from its prior forecast of $3.25 to $3.75. The quarter also included an estimated $4.00 million net pre-tax benefit from tariff refunds after reinvestment, adding approximately $0.12 to diluted earnings per share, as highlighted by Business Wire.