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Helen of Troy (HELE) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 9, 2025
Helen of Troy (HELE) reported revenue of $432M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), -9% from a year earlier and +16% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -73.1%, net loss $309M (71.5% of revenue).
Helen of Troy, Q2 FY26: revenue $432M (-9% year over year), operating margin -73.1%, net loss $309M, operating cash flow −$10.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $432M | +16% | -9% |
| Operating profit | −$316M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$309M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$10.5M | -118% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $431.8M in Q2 FY26, down 9% year over year and up 16% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 44.2%, down 1.4 points from a year earlier. Operating costs exceeded revenue by $315.7M, an operating margin of -73.1%. Operating expenses grew 179% against a revenue fall of 9%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+21486%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $308.6M, narrower than the previous quarter's $450.7M loss.
Operating cash flow was −$10.5M. Non-cash charges added back $12.9M of depreciation and amortization and $9.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $275.9M. Capital expenditures of $11.5M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$21.9M.
Questions
What was Helen of Troy's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Helen of Troy (HELE) reported revenue of $432M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), -9% from a year earlier and +16% from the quarter before.
Was Helen of Troy profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating loss was $316M (-73.1% of revenue) and net loss $309M.
Source: Helen of Troy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.