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Helen of Troy vs Hamilton Beach Brands Holding: HELE and HBB compared
Helen of Troy is the larger company: $441M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $140M for Hamilton Beach Brands Holding (Q3 2026). Hamilton Beach Brands Holding is growing faster (+6% against +2% a year earlier). Helen of Troy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 5.2% against 3.1%.
Where the money goes: HELE and HBB
Helen of Troy (HELE) · Q2 FY27
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.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding (HBB) · Q3 2026
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding, Q3 2026: revenue $140M (+6% year over year), operating margin 3.1%, net earnings $3.5M, operating cash flow $18.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Helen of Troy (HELE) | Hamilton Beach Brands Holding (HBB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $441M | $140M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +6% |
| Gross margin | 52.2% | 27.5% |
| Operating margin | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Net earnings | $4.6M | $3.5M |
| Net margin | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $57.1M | $18.9M |
| Free cash flow | $44.8M | $18.6M |
| Market value | $904M | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $31.67 | — |
Questions
Which is bigger, Helen of Troy or Hamilton Beach Brands Holding?
Helen of Troy is the larger company: $441M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $140M for Hamilton Beach Brands Holding (Q3 2026).
Is Helen of Troy or Hamilton Beach Brands Holding growing faster?
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding is growing faster (+6% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Helen of Troy or Hamilton Beach Brands Holding?
Helen of Troy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 5.2% against 3.1%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 8, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.