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Compared to Estimates, Helen of Troy (HELE) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

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Helen of Troy (HELE - Free Report) reported $470.03 million in revenue for the quarter ended February 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 3.3%. EPS of $0.83 for the same period compares to $2.33 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $453.75 million, representing a surprise of +3.59%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +25.76%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.66.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Helen of Troy performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Net sales- Beauty & Wellness: $253.5 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $252.36 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -4.7%.
  • Net sales- Home & Outdoor: $216.53 million compared to the $202.42 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -1.5% year over year.
  • Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)- Beauty & Wellness: $16.68 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $31 million.
  • Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)- Home & Outdoor: $22.56 million compared to the $28.35 million average estimate based on two analysts.

View all Key Company Metrics for Helen of Troy here>>>

Shares of Helen of Troy have returned +31.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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