NEW YORK, October 15, 2026
Helen of Troy Limited, a leading consumer products company, reported a robust second quarter fiscal year 2025 performance, with net sales of $642.3 million, marking a 3.1% increase compared to $623.0 million in the same period of the prior year. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) also saw a significant boost, rising to $1.85 for Q2 FY2025 from $1.62 in Q2 FY2024. Gross margin expanded to 50.4% in Q2 FY2025 from 48.9% in the prior-year quarter, driven by favorable product mix and pricing actions. Operating income increased to $98.7 million in Q2 FY2025 from $89.2 million in Q2 FY2024, reflecting a 10.6% year-over-year growth.
Segment Performance
The Housewares segment generated $301.5 million in net sales, up 4.2% year-over-year, while the Health & Home segment reported $208.3 million in sales, a 1.8% increase. The Beauty segment delivered $132.5 million in net sales, up 2.9% compared to the prior year.
Strong Demand and Future Outlook
Helen of Troy updated its full-year fiscal 2025 guidance, raising its net sales outlook to a range of $2.58 billion to $2.62 billion, up from the prior range of $2.55 billion to $2.59 billion. The company also increased its diluted EPS guidance to a range of $7.20 to $7.40, up from the prior range of $7.00 to $7.20. The company attributed the strong demand to its OXO and Hydro Flask brands, particularly in the Housewares segment.
Cash Flow and Debt
Cash flow from operations was $124.1 million in Q2 FY2025, compared to $110.5 million in the prior-year quarter. Helen of Troy ended the quarter with $387.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $1.1 billion in total debt. The company repurchased $50.0 million of its common stock during Q2 FY2025 under its authorized share repurchase program. No acquisitions or divestitures were completed during the quarter.
Supply Chain Improvements and Inventory Optimization
The earnings call was hosted by CEO Julien Mininberg and CFO John R. McLaughlin, who discussed ongoing supply chain improvements and inventory optimization efforts. The company reaffirmed its long-term target of achieving mid-single-digit annual net sales growth and expanding operating margins to approximately 18% by fiscal year 2027. Looking ahead, investors will be watching Helen of Troy’s continued growth and ability to navigate any potential supply chain disruptions. The company’s strong performance and strategic initiatives position it well for future success.
