Helen of Troy Shares Surge 6.5% After Q4 EPS Beat and $470M Revenue
Helen of Troy posted Q4 EPS of $0.83, beating estimates by $0.08, with revenue of $470 million, topping expectations by $19.2 million despite a 3.3% decline. It generated $103.1 million in free cash flow and guided fiscal 2027 EPS of $3.25 to $3.75 on revenue of $1.751 to $1.822 billion.
1. Q4 EPS and Revenue Performance
Helen of Troy reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.83, surpassing the consensus estimate by $0.08, and recorded revenue of $470.0 million, exceeding forecasts by $19.2 million despite a 3.3% year-over-year decline, fueling a 6.53% premarket share surge.
2. GAAP Loss and Margin Pressures
On a GAAP basis, the company logged a diluted loss per share of $2.41, driven by $79.2 million in non-cash asset impairment charges. Gross margin contracted by 400 basis points to 44.6%, pressured by higher tariffs, inventory obsolescence, and increased promotional and trade spending.
3. Cash Flow and Asset Sale
Helen of Troy generated $111.3 million in operating cash flow and $103.1 million in free cash flow during the quarter. In April 2026, it sold its Southaven, Mississippi distribution center for $82.0 million, realizing a $54.9 million gain.
4. Fiscal 2027 Guidance
The company projected adjusted EPS of $3.25 to $3.75 for fiscal 2027, with a midpoint of $3.50 in line with analyst expectations. Revenue guidance ranges from $1.751 billion to $1.822 billion, with a midpoint slightly above consensus at $1.787 billion.