Helen of Troy Lifts Profit Guidance as Tariff Refunds Fuel Reinvestment

The company adjusted its annual earnings per share guidance to a range of $3.60 to $4.15, climbing from the previous $3.25 to $3.75 estimate. Investors responded to the news with a 4.1% bump in premarket trading, pushing the stock to $26.60. This upward shift follows a second quarter that saw net income reach $4.6 million, a sharp turnaround from the $308.6 million loss recorded during the same period last year.

Chief Executive Scott Uzzell described the current phase as a transition toward a more robust organization. The quarterly performance was underpinned by a 2.1% rise in net sales to $440.9 million, largely driven by the home and outdoor segment. While travel and lifestyle products saw a surge in demand, the beauty and wellness division lagged due to cooling interest in prestige hair care and water filtration systems. By reinvesting the majority of its tax refunds, the company hopes to bridge these gaps and maintain momentum through the remainder of the fiscal year.