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- Talcum Powder Litigation Indemnification Dispute (new) — The Company is now defending talcum powder lawsuits after HRB Brands contested indemnification, creating potential liability and litigation costs.
- Newly Disclosed Significant Litigation (new) — On June 2, 2026, the Company and certain of its officers were named as defendants in a purported federal securities class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Helen of Troy reported net income of $4.6M for the fiscal second quarter, compared with a net loss of $308.6M a year earlier, when results included $326.4M of pre-tax asset impairment charges.
Filed October 8, 2026 · Period ending August 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Oct 9, 2025 · ~1 min read
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Net income was $4.6M for the quarter, compared with a net loss of $308.6M a year earlier, which included $326.4M of pre-tax asset impairment charges.
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Revenue rose 2.1% to $440.9M, with Home & Outdoor sales up 9.2% to $227.9M and Beauty & Wellness revenue down 4.5% to $213.0M.
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Gross margin expanded to 52.2% from 44.2%, primarily due to the favorable impact of tariff refunds, net of higher tariff costs.
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