Helen of Troy Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results

Consolidated Net Sales Growth of 8.2%
GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.51
Adjusted Diluted EPS⁽¹⁾ of $0.17

Updates Fiscal 2027 Outlook:
Raises Consolidated Net Sales to $1.759-$1.831 Billion
Maintains GAAP Diluted EPS of $3.57-$4.18; Maintains Adjusted Diluted EPS of $3.25-$3.75
GAAP Net Income of $85-$100 Million and Cash Flow from Operations of $119-$130 Million
Maintains Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $190-$197 Million
Maintains Free Cash Flow⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ of $85-$100 Million

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) reported results for the three-month period ended May 31, 2026.

Executive Summary - First Quarter of Fiscal 2027 Compared to Fiscal 2026

• Consolidated net sales revenue of $402.1 million compared to $371.7 million
• Gross profit margin of 46.0% compared to 47.1%
• Operating margin of 15.0%, which includes the favorable margin impact of a gain on the sale of a distribution facility⁽³⁾ of 13.6%, compared to (109.5%), which included the unfavorable impact of non-cash asset impairment charges⁽⁴⁾ of (111.5%)
• Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin⁽¹⁾ of 4.0% compared to 4.3%
• GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.51, which includes an after-tax gain on the sale of a distribution facility of $1.74, compared to diluted loss per share of $19.65, which included after-tax non-cash asset impairment charges of $18.99
• Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS of $0.17 compared to $0.41
• Net cash used by operating activities of $0.6 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $58.3 million
• Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin⁽¹⁾ of 6.3% compared to 6.9%

Mr. G. Scott Uzzell, Chief Executive Officer, stated: “We are off to a solid start in fiscal 2027, with first quarter net sales and adjusted EPS above our expectations and growth across both segments. We believe these results reflect early signs of progress against our multi-year roadmap and the disciplined execution of our teams — including POS gains across a number of our key brands — as we continue to sharpen how the business runs, invest in our brands and capabilities, and get closer to the consumer. While there is still meaningful work ahead and we are navigating a dynamic operating environment, we are encouraged by the progress we are making and believe we are creating the foundation for more consistent, long-term growth.”

Consolidated Results - First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Compared to First Quarter Fiscal 2026

• Consolidated net sales revenue increased $30.5 million, or 8.2%, to $402.1 million, with growth in both segments. Home & Outdoor growth was driven by strong international demand for packs, new product launches, and a favorable comparison to the prior year as tariff uncertainty pulled retailer orders out of the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Beauty & Wellness growth was driven by sales of nail care, fans and thermometers.

• Consolidated gross profit margin decreased 110 basis points to 46.0% primarily reflecting the net unfavorable impact of tariffs, a less favorable inventory obsolescence impact year-over-year, and a less favorable customer mix within Home & Outdoor.

• Consolidated selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) ratio decreased to 31.0% primarily reflecting a pre-tax gain of $54.9 million on the sale of a distribution facility, lower outbound freight costs, lower depreciation and amortization, favorable operating leverage, and the favorable comparative impact of $3.5 million in CEO succession costs⁽⁶⁾ recognized in the prior year period.

• Consolidated operating income was $60.3 million, or 15.0% of net sales revenue, which includes a pre-tax gain of $54.9 million on the sale of a distribution facility, compared to an operating loss of $407.0 million, or (109.5)% of net sales revenue, which includes non-cash asset impairment charges of $414.4 million. The remaining decrease of 60 basis points was primarily due to the decrease in gross profit margin reflecting the net unfavorable impact of tariffs.

• Interest expense was $12.2 million, compared to $13.8 million. The decrease primarily reflects lower average borrowings outstanding, partially offset by a lower balance of debt benefitting from interest rate swaps, compared to the same period last year.

• Income tax expense was $12.6 million on pre-tax income of $48.3 million, compared to income tax expense of $30.2 million on a pre-tax loss of $420.5 million for the same period last year. The decrease in tax expense is primarily due to the comparative impact of non-deductible impairment charges and valuation allowances on deferred tax assets recorded during the same period last year, partially offset by the tax expense recognized for the gain on the sale of a distribution facility.

• Net income was $35.8 million, compared to net loss of $450.7 million. Diluted earnings per share was $1.51, which includes an after-tax gain on the sale of a distribution facility of $1.74, compared to diluted loss per share of $19.65, which includes asset impairment charges and related valuation allowances on deferred tax assets of $19.71.

• Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) was $25.5 million for both the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and 2026, representing 6.3% and 6.9% of net sales, respectively.

On an adjusted basis (non-GAAP) for the first quarters of fiscal 2027 and 2026, excluding asset impairment charges⁽⁴⁾, CEO succession costs⁽⁶⁾, gain on sale of distribution facility⁽³⁾, intangible asset reorganization⁽⁷⁾, amortization of intangible assets and non-cash share-based compensation, as applicable:

• Adjusted operating income was $16.1 million for both the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and 2026, representing 4.0% and 4.3% of net sales revenue, respectively, a decrease of 30 basis points. The decrease was primarily driven by the net unfavorable impact of tariffs, a less favorable inventory obsolescence impact year-over-year, and an unfavorable customer mix within Home & Outdoor, partially offset by lower outbound freight and favorable operating leverage.

• Adjusted income decreased $5.5 million, or 58.3%, to $4.0 million and adjusted diluted EPS decreased 58.5% to $0.17. The decrease in adjusted diluted EPS was primarily due to an increase in adjusted income tax expense, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense.

Segment Results - First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Compared to First Quarter Fiscal 2026

Home & Outdoor

Home & Outdoor net sales revenue increased $16.9 million, or 9.5%, to $194.9 million. The increase was primarily driven by:

• strong international demand for technical, lifestyle and travel packs;
• incremental sales from new product launches;
• higher sales from expanded distribution in the home and insulated beverageware categories; and
• a favorable comparison to the prior year period, as tariff uncertainty pulled retailer orders out of the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.

These factors were partially offset by lower international sales in the home and insulated beverageware categories.

Home & Outdoor operating income was $8.2 million, or 4.2% of segment net sales revenue, compared to operating loss of $213.8 million, or (120.1)% of segment net sales revenue, which included $219.1 million of pre-tax asset impairment charges. The remaining 120 basis point increase in segment operating margin was primarily due to:

• the favorable comparative impact of CEO succession costs of $1.7 million recognized in the prior year period;
• lower outbound freight costs; and
• the impact of favorable operating leverage.

These factors were partially offset by:

• the net unfavorable impact of tariffs;
• an increase in share-based compensation expense; and
• unfavorable customer mix.

Adjusted operating income increased 39.2% to $12.3 million, or 6.3% of segment net sales revenue.

Beauty & Wellness

Beauty & Wellness net sales revenue increased $13.5 million, or 7.0%, to $207.2 million. The increase was primarily driven by:

• growth in nail care due to new and expanded distribution;
• higher fan and thermometer sales benefitting from the favorable comparative impact of tariff related direct import cancellations and disruption in the China thermometry market during the same period last year; and
• growth in Wellness driven by incremental sales from new product launches.

Beauty & Wellness operating income was $52.2 million, or 25.2% of segment net sales revenue, compared to an operating loss of $193.2 million, or (99.8)% of segment net sales revenue, which included $195.3 million of pre-tax asset impairment charges. The remaining increase in segment operating margin was primarily due to:

• a pre-tax gain on sale of distribution facility of $54.9 million;
• the favorable comparative impact of CEO succession costs of $1.7 million recognized in the prior year period;
• reduced outbound freight costs; and
• the impact of favorable operating leverage.

These factors were partially offset by:

• the net unfavorable impact of tariffs;
• an increase in share-based compensation expense; and
• a less favorable inventory obsolescence impact year-over-year.

Adjusted operating income decreased 48.2% to $3.8 million, or 1.8% of segment net sales revenue.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Compared to First Quarter Fiscal 2026

• Cash and cash equivalents totaled $21.7 million, compared to $22.7 million.
• Accounts receivable turnover⁽⁸⁾ was 66.6 days, compared to 69.7 days.
• Inventory was $467.4 million, which includes approximately $15 million of incremental tariff costs, compared to $484.1 million.
• Total short- and long-term debt was $716.1 million, compared to $871.0 million.
• Net cash used by operating activities for the first three months of the fiscal year was $0.6 million, compared to net cash provided of $58.3 million for the same period last year.

Fiscal 2027 Annual Outlook

• Consolidated Net Sales: $1.759 billion to $1.831 billion
  • Home & Outdoor Net Sales: $859 million to $884 million
  • Beauty & Wellness Net Sales: $900 million to $947 million
• Diluted EPS (GAAP): $3.57 to $4.18
• Adjusted Diluted EPS (Non-GAAP): $3.25 to $3.75
• Net Income (GAAP): $85 million to $100 million
• Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP): $190 million to $197 million
• Operating Cash Flow (GAAP): $119 million to $130 million
• Free Cash Flow⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾: $85 million to $100 million

Key Annual Outlook Assumptions and Drivers

• Market and Consumption Environment: The Company’s outlook reflects management’s view of continued inflationary pressures, softness in discretionary categories, conservative retailer inventory management and an increasingly competitive and promotional landscape.
• Tariffs: Tariff rates in place as of June 2026 are assumed to remain in effect for the balance of fiscal 2027. The Company’s outlook includes the benefit from Phase 1 tariff refunds of approximately $9.2 million, but excludes any potential benefit from future refund phases due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing and collectability of those refunds.
• Commodity Costs, Freight and Supply Availability: Heightened geopolitical and supply-chain risks, including ongoing tensions in the Middle East, have begun to drive volatility in energy and commodity markets that could continue, increasing uncertainty around input costs and supply chain continuity across key regions and transportation routes. The Company’s outlook now includes the expectation of higher product costs driven by increases in commodity inputs and pressure from unfavorable Chinese Yuan fluctuations, increased inbound and outbound freight expense, and higher costs to secure goods to avoid supply disruption.
• Strategic Investment: An increase in growth investments of 40 basis points, prioritizing high return marketing and innovation initiatives.
• Illness Incidence: In line with the average of the three prior seasons, which is well below pre-Covid historical averages.
• Interest and Debt Leverage: Interest expense in the range of $45.5 million to $47.5 million with cash flow prioritized for debt reduction, and an expected net leverage ratio⁽¹⁾⁽⁹⁾, as defined in the Company’s credit agreement, of approximately 3.2x or lower by the end of fiscal 2027.
• Tax: GAAP effective tax rate of 27.2% to 29.7%; adjusted effective tax rate of 24.0% to 26.0%.
• Working Capital Efficiency and Capital Investment: Continued working capital efficiency during fiscal 2027, with an emphasis on further inventory reduction. The Company expects capital expenditures of $30 million to $34 million with an emphasis on product innovation and supply chain diversification.
• Currency: June 2026 foreign currency exchange rates remain constant for the remainder of the fiscal year.
• Shares Outstanding: Weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 23.8 million.

The likelihood, timing and potential impact of a significant or prolonged recession, any fiscal 2027 acquisitions and divestitures, future asset impairment charges, additional interest rate changes, litigation or share repurchases are unknown and cannot be reasonably estimated; therefore, they are not included in the Company’s outlook.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will conduct a teleconference in conjunction with today’s earnings release. The teleconference begins at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time today, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Institutional investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 407-3982 approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call will also be webcast live on the Events & Presentations page at: http://investor.helenoftroy.com/. A telephone replay of this call will be available at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 8, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 22, 2026, and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 and entering replay pin number 13761054. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the website for one year.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company reports and discusses its operating results using financial measures consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). To supplement its presentation, the Company discloses certain financial measures that may be considered non-GAAP such as Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, Adjusted Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share (“EPS”), EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow and Net Leverage Ratio, which are presented in accompanying tables to this press release along with a reconciliation of these financial measures to their corresponding GAAP-based financial measures presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and cash flows. For additional information, see Note 1 to the accompanying tables to this press release.

About Helen of Troy Limited

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company offering creative products and solutions for its customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. All trademarks herein belong to Helen of Troy Limited (or its subsidiaries) and/or are used under license from their respective licensors.

For more information about Helen of Troy, please visit http://investor.helenoftroy.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain written and oral statements made by the Company and subsidiaries of the Company may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes statements made in this press release, in other filings with the SEC, and in certain other oral and written presentations. Generally, the words “anticipates”, “assumes”, “believes”, “expects”, “plans”, “may”, “will”, “might”, “would”, “should”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “project”, “predict”, “potential”, “currently”, “continue”, “intends”, “outlook”, “forecasts”, “targets”, “reflects”, “could”, and other similar words identify forward-looking statements. All statements that address operating results, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates may occur in the future, including statements related to sales, expenses, earnings per share results, and statements expressing general expectations about future operating results, are forward-looking statements and are based upon its current expectations and various assumptions. The Company currently believes there is a reasonable basis for these expectations and assumptions, but there can be no assurance that the Company will realize these expectations or that these assumptions will prove correct. Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made and are subject to risks, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause them to differ materially from actual results. Accordingly, the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release should be read in conjunction with, and are subject to and qualified by, the risks described in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2026, and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. Investors are urged to refer to the risk factors referred to above for a description of these risks. Such risks include, among others, the geographic concentration of certain United States (“U.S.”) distribution facilities which increases its risk to disruptions that could affect the Company’s ability to deliver products in a timely manner, the occurrence of cyber incidents or failure by the Company or its third-party service providers to maintain cybersecurity and the integrity of confidential internal or customer data, a cybersecurity breach, obsolescence or interruptions in the operation of the Company’s central global Enterprise Resource Planning systems and other peripheral information systems, risks associated with the use of licensed trademarks from or to third parties, the Company’s ability to develop and introduce a continuing stream of innovative new products to meet changing consumer preferences, actions taken by large customers that may adversely affect the Company’s gross profit and operating results, the Company’s dependence on sales to several large customers and the risks associated with any loss of, or substantial decline in, sales to top customers, the Company’s dependence on third-party manufacturers, most of which are located in Asia, and any inability to obtain products from such manufacturers or diversify production to other regions or source the same product in multiple regions or implement potential tariff mitigation plans, the Company’s ability to deliver products to its customers in a timely manner and according to their fulfillment standards, the risks associated with trade barriers, exchange controls, expropriations, and other risks associated with domestic and foreign operations including uncertainty and business interruptions resulting from political changes and events in the U.S. and abroad, and volatility in the global credit and financial markets and economy, the Company’s dependence on the strength of retail economies and vulnerabilities to any prolonged economic downturn, including a downturn from the effects of macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical conditions including global conflicts or wars such as the Israel-United States and Iran conflict, any public health crises or similar conditions, risks associated with weather conditions, the duration and severity of the cold and flu season and other related factors, the Company’s reliance on its Chief Executive Officer and a limited number of other key senior officers to operate its business, the Company’s ability to execute and realize expected synergies from strategic business initiatives such as acquisitions, divestitures and global restructuring plans, the risks of significant tariffs or other restrictions continuing to be placed on imports from China, Vietnam or Mexico and any retaliatory measures taken by these countries, the risks of potential changes in laws and regulations, including environmental, employment and health and safety and tax laws, and the costs and complexities of compliance with such laws, the risks associated with increased focus and expectations on climate change and other sustainability matters, the risks associated with significant changes in or the Company’s compliance with regulations, interpretations or product certification requirements, the risks associated with global legal developments regarding privacy and data security that could result in changes to its business practices, penalties, increased cost of operations, or otherwise harm the business, the risks associated with product recalls, product liability, class actions and other claims against the Company, the Company’s dependence on whether it is classified as a “controlled foreign corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes which impacts the tax treatment of its non-U.S. income, the risks associated with regulatory changes in Bermuda, including economic substance and tax governance requirements, the risks associated with accounting for tax positions and the resolution of tax disputes, and associated financial risks including but not limited to, the risks to the Company’s business, liquidity or cost of capital which may be materially adversely affected by constraints or changes in the capital and credit markets, interest rates and limitations under and compliance with its credit facility, including debt covenants, significant additional impairment of the Company’s goodwill, indefinite-lived and definite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets, projections of product demand, sales and net income, which are highly subjective in nature, and from which future sales and net income could vary by a material amount, increased costs of raw materials, energy and transportation, and risks associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

HELEN OF TROY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

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