HAMILTON — Helen of Troy Ltd. reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $35.8 million, or $1.51 per share, on July 8, 2026. The company posted adjusted earnings of 17 cents per share and revenue of $402.1 million for the quarter.

These results exceeded analyst expectations. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research had estimated earnings of 2 cents per share, and an additional analyst consensus projected a loss of $0.01 per share. Analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research also expected revenue of $375.1 million, while another forecast estimated revenue of approximately $374.5 million.

Net sales for the company grew 8.2% year-over-year. Sales in the Home & Outdoor segment increased by 9.5%, and the Beauty & Wellness segment saw a 7% increase in sales. Approximately $4 million to $5 million of the results were attributed to favorable order phasing related to the earlier timing of Prime Day.

Looking ahead, the company expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.25 to $3.75 per share. It also anticipates full-year revenue between $1.76 billion and $1.83 billion. The gross margin for the quarter fell 110 basis points to 46%, and free cash flow was slightly negative during this period.

Scott Uzzell, Chief Executive Officer of Helen of Troy Ltd., stated, "While we're encouraged by a solid start to the fiscal year, we remain clear-eyed." Uzzell also said, "This is the first year of a multi-year roadmap." The company targets China-sourced products to account for 25% to 30% of consolidated cost of goods sold by the end of fiscal 2026. Shares of Helen of Troy Ltd. were down 2.2% on Wednesday morning.