Helen of Troy reports Q1 sales up 8.2%, GAAP EPS $1.51 includes $1.74 facility-sale gain

Filed July 8, 2026 · Period ending July 8, 2026 · ~2 min read

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  Q1 fiscal 2027 net sales $402.1M, up 8.2% year-over-year, driven by 9.5% growth in Home & Outdoor and 7.0% in Beauty & Wellness. GAAP diluted EPS $1.51 includes $1.74 after-tax gain from April 2026 sale of Southaven, MS distribution facility.

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  Raised fiscal 2027 net sales guidance to $1.759–$1.831B (flat to +2.5% vs. FY2026's $1.786B). Maintained GAAP EPS guidance $3.57–$4.18 and adjusted EPS $3.25–$3.75.

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  Gross margin contracted 110 bps to 46.0% on tariff headwinds, less favorable inventory obsolescence, and customer mix. FY2027 outlook assumes current tariff rates persist, includes $9.2M Phase 1 tariff refunds, and anticipates higher commodity/freight costs from Middle East tensions and supply-chain volatility.

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