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Helen of Troy Lifts Fiscal 2027 Profit and Cash Flow Outlook on Tariff Refunds
Key Facts
1Helen of Troy reported Q2 results for the period ended August 31, 2026, including gross pre-tax tariff refunds of $26.9 million.
2The company reinvested approximately $23 million of the tariff refunds during the quarter, resulting in a net pre-tax benefit of $4.0 million.
Helen of Troy raised its fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings per share forecast to a range of $3.60 to $4.15, up from its prior guidance of $3.25 to $3.75. The company stated in a Business Wire release that adjusted income grew 40.3% to $19 million, with earnings for the second quarter ended August 31, 2026, reaching $0.79 per share.
The company updated its fiscal 2027 free cash flow outlook to a range of $120 million to $140 million, supported by an expected gross tariff refund of $80.5 million. Quarterly revenue reached $440.9 million, while HELE closed at $25.55 on October 7, 2026, having traded between a session low of $24.69 and a high of $25.8.