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Helen of Troy (HELE) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 10, 2025
Helen of Troy (HELE) reported revenue of $372M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -11% from a year earlier and -24% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -109.5%, net loss $451M (121.3% of revenue).
Helen of Troy, Q1 FY26: revenue $372M (-11% year over year), operating margin -109.5%, net loss $451M, operating cash flow $58.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $372M | -24% | -11% |
| Operating profit | −$407M | -20300% | — |
| Net earnings | −$451M | -985% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $58.3M | +67% | +130% |
| Free cash flow | $45.0M | +66% | +178% |
What changed
Revenue was $371.7M in Q1 FY26, down 11% year over year and down 24% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 47.1%, down 1.6 points from a year earlier. Operating costs exceeded revenue by $407.0M, an operating margin of -109.5%. Operating expenses grew 238% against a revenue fall of 11%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+22482%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $450.7M, after a profit of $50.9M the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was $58.3M (up 130% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $14.1M of depreciation and amortization and $296K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $494.7M. Capital expenditures of $13.4M left free cash flow of $45.0M.
Questions
What was Helen of Troy's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Helen of Troy (HELE) reported revenue of $372M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -11% from a year earlier and -24% from the quarter before.
Was Helen of Troy profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating loss was $407M (-109.5% of revenue) and net loss $451M.
Source: Helen of Troy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.