Helen of Troy and Pacira BioSciences Shares Surge on Earnings and Acquisition News

Key Facts

1Helen of Troy shares jumped 15.5% following upbeat Q2 earnings and raised guidance.

2Pacira BioSciences soared 44.1% on news of an acquisition by Viatris.

Helen of Troy shares jumped 15.5% following the company's report of upbeat Q2 earnings and a raise in its future guidance. Benzinga reported that Pacira BioSciences shares also soared 44.1% on news of an acquisition by Viatris, despite a broader market decline on Thursday.

HELE closed at $25.55 on October 7, 2026, while PCRX recorded a close of $25.20 on the same date. Regarding associated corporate activity, VTRS closed at $17.49 and WOLF closed at $31.37 on October 7, 2026, as these equities responded to specific corporate catalysts including earnings beats and M&A news.