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Tracy Scheuerman, Chief Financial Officer of Helen of Troy LTD (NASDAQ:HELE), acquired 10,000 shares of the company’s common stock on July 15, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $20.02, having declined about 36% in the past week alone. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued, trading at just 0.41 times book value.
The shares were purchased at a price of $20.13, for a total transaction value of $201,300. The filing indicates that the transactions were executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $20.13 to $20.14
In other recent news, Helen of Troy reported its first-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2026, revealing a significant shortfall compared to market expectations. The company posted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41, which was substantially below the projected $0.93, marking a 55.91% negative surprise. Revenue for the quarter also fell short, coming in at $371.7 million against the anticipated $400.36 million, a 7.16% shortfall. UBS responded by lowering its price target for Helen of Troy from $32 to $29 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing the impact of tariffs on sales. The company’s sales decreased by 10.8%, with about 8 percentage points attributed to tariff-related disruptions.
Helen of Troy has decided not to provide full fiscal year 2026 guidance due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs and macroeconomic conditions, although it expects challenges to persist into the second quarter. The company is focusing on cost reduction measures and supply chain diversification to mitigate these challenges. Despite the setbacks, management believes that current Street EPS estimates for the year remain reasonable. Looking ahead, Helen of Troy anticipates second-quarter net sales to be between $408 million and $432 million, with adjusted EPS ranging from $0.45 to $0.60.
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