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Helen of Troy (HELE) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Helen of Troy gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 23, 2026. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it once.
Revenue
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $1.8B–$1.8B (Apr 23, 2026) → raised $1.8B–$1.8B (Jul 8, 2026) → reaffirmed $1.8B–$1.8B (Oct 8, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Gross margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 44.6% (Apr 23, 2026) → raised 46.0% (Jul 8, 2026) → raised 52.2% (Oct 8, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted operating margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 8.3% (Apr 23, 2026) → lowered 4.0% (Jul 8, 2026) → raised 8.6% (Oct 8, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
GAAP net income
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $83.0M–$97.0M (Apr 23, 2026) → raised $85.0M–$100M (Jul 8, 2026) → raised $88.0M–$103M (Oct 8, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
GAAP tax rate
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 27.2%–29.7% (Jul 8, 2026) → raised 28.9%–32.2% (Oct 8, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted tax rate
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 24.0%–26.0% (Jul 8, 2026) → raised 24.0%–27.0% (Oct 8, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Helen of Troy, Q2 FY27: revenue $441M (+2% year over year), operating margin 5.2%, net earnings $4.6M, operating cash flow $57.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Helen of Troy beat its guidance?
Helen of Troy gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 23, 2026. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it once.
How often does Helen of Troy raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it once since Apr 23, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.