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Oct 9, 2025 12:00 PM

Tariffs Shake Helen Of Troy With Big Profit Drop And Uncertain Future

Helen Of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) shares plunged over 16% premarket Thursday after the company reported a sharp 51% drop in second-quarter adjusted earnings per share and warned of persistent cost pressures and tariff-related disruptions that are expected to weigh on results for the rest of fiscal 2026.

Adjusted earnings per share tumbled 51.2% year-over-year (Y/Y) to 59 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 53 cents.

Quarterly sales declined 8.9% Y/Y to $431.8 million, beating the street view of $418.8 million.

The results were affected by significant business disruptions and cost headwinds, which are expected to persist for the remainder of the year.

Home & Outdoor net sales fell 13.7% Y/Y to ...