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Helen of Troy (HELE) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jan 8, 2026
Helen of Troy (HELE) reported revenue of $513M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -3% from a year earlier and +19% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -1.6%, net loss $84.1M (16.4% of revenue).
Helen of Troy, Q3 FY26: revenue $513M (-3% year over year), operating margin -1.6%, net loss $84.1M, operating cash flow $11.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $513M | +19% | -3% |
| Operating profit | −$8.4M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$84.1M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $11.9M | — | +44% |
| Free cash flow | $5.8M | — | 30× |
What changed
Revenue was $512.8M in Q3 FY26, down 3% year over year and up 19% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 46.9%, down 2.0 points from a year earlier. Operating costs exceeded revenue by $8.4M, an operating margin of -1.6%. Operating expenses grew 35% against a revenue fall of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+1773%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $84.1M, narrower than the previous quarter's $308.6M loss.
Operating cash flow was $11.9M (up 44% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $12.8M of depreciation and amortization and $5.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $78.1M. Capital expenditures of $6.2M left free cash flow of $5.8M.
Questions
What was Helen of Troy's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Helen of Troy (HELE) reported revenue of $513M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -3% from a year earlier and +19% from the quarter before.
Was Helen of Troy profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating loss was $8.4M (-1.6% of revenue) and net loss $84.1M.
Source: Helen of Troy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.