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Helen of Troy (HELE) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Jul 8, 2026
Helen of Troy (HELE) reported revenue of $402M for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +8% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.0%, net earnings $35.8M (8.9% of revenue).
Helen of Troy, Q1 FY27: revenue $402M (+8% year over year), operating margin 15.0%, net earnings $35.8M, operating cash flow −$636K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $402M | -14% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $185M | -12% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $60.3M | — | — |
| Net earnings | $35.8M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$636K | -101% | -101% |
What changed
Revenue was $402.1M in Q1 FY27, up 8% year over year and down 14% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 46.0%, down 1.1 points from Q1 FY26. Operating profit was $60.3M, a 15.0% margin (up 124.5 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 79% while revenue rose 8%. Net earnings were $35.8M. The effective tax rate was 26.0%.
Operating cash flow was −$636K. Non-cash charges added back $13.4M of depreciation and amortization and $6.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $56.2M. Capital expenditures of $5.8M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$6.4M.
Questions
What was Helen of Troy's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Helen of Troy (HELE) reported revenue of $402M for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +8% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before.
Was Helen of Troy profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $60.3M (15.0% of revenue) and net earnings $35.8M.
Source: Helen of Troy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.