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Helen of Troy (HELE) Queued for Q3 Earnings: Things to Note

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Helen of Troy Limited (HELE - Free Report) is likely to register top-and bottom-line decline when it reports third-quarter fiscal 2023 earnings on Jan 5. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $527.7 million, suggesting a decrease of 15.6% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fiscal third-quarter bottom line has remained unchanged in the past 30 days at $2.65 per share. The projection indicates a decline of 28.8% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

We expect fiscal third-quarter net revenues to be down 16.7% year over year to $520.3 million and the bottom line to decline 29.4% to $2.63 a share.

Helen of Troy has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 16.9%, on average. This consumer products company delivered an earnings surprise of 2.3% in the last reported quarter.

Helen of Troy Limited Price and EPS Surprise

 

Helen of Troy Limited Price and EPS Surprise

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Things To Note

Helen of Troy is witnessing pressure from the rising inflationary environment, which has been denting its profit. The shift in consumer buying patterns amid rising prices is a concern for the company. Incidentally, management expects a mid-teen percent sales decline in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The company envisions adjusted earnings per share (EPS) decline in the high-twenties percent range for the to-be-reported quarter.

Helen of Troy has been keen on making solid investments in its Leadership Brands. Focus on consumer-centric innovation, digital marketing, enhanced production and distribution capacity bodes well. The company is on track with cost-saving endeavors to counter inflation and supply-chain disruptions.

What the Zacks Model Unveils

Our proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Helen of Troy this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Helen of Troy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.

Stocks With Favorable Combination

Here are three companies you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:

Conagra Brands (CAG - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +5.46% and a Zacks Rank of 2. CAG is expected to register top- and bottom-line improvement when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2023 numbers. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Conagra Brands’ quarterly revenues is pegged at $3.3 billion, calling for growth of 6.9% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarterly EPS of 65 cents suggests a 1.6% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago fiscal quarter. CAG has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 1.8%, on average.

The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.11% and a Zacks Rank of 3. KHC is likely to register a bottom-line decline when it reports fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarterly EPS of 78 cents suggests a decrease of 1.3% from the year-ago quarter.

Kraft Heinz’s top line is likely to grow year over year in the fourth quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues is pegged at $7.2 billion, indicating a rise of 6.6% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. KHC delivered an earnings beat of 15.5%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.

Kellogg Company (K - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.72% and a Zacks Rank of 3. K is expected to register top- and bottom-line improvement when it reports fourth-quarter 2022 numbers.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kellogg's quarterly revenues is pegged at $3.6 billion, calling for growth of 6.2% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarterly EPS of 84 cents suggests a 1.2% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago fiscal quarter. K has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.6%, on average.

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