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Tessa Judge, Chief Legal Officer of Helen of Troy LTD (NASDAQ:HELE), recently purchased 435 shares of the company’s common stock at $22.87 per share, totaling $9,948. The purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $20.02, having declined over 60% in the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears undervalued, trading at just 0.38 times book value.
The transaction, which occurred on July 16, 2025, was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Following the purchase, Judge directly owns 24,811.9934 shares of Helen of Troy. With analyst price targets ranging from $26 to $60, InvestingPro subscribers can access 13 additional key insights and a comprehensive Pro Research Report to better understand the company’s potential.
In other recent news, Helen of Troy Ltd reported disappointing financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, missing market expectations significantly. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41, well below the anticipated $0.93, representing a 55.91% negative surprise. Revenue also fell short at $371.7 million compared to the expected $400.36 million, a 7.16% shortfall. UBS responded by lowering its price target for Helen of Troy to $29.00 from $32.00, maintaining a Neutral rating due to the impact of tariffs and weaker organic sales growth. The company has withheld its fiscal year 2026 guidance, citing uncertainty around tariffs and macroeconomic conditions. Despite these challenges, Helen of Troy’s management expressed confidence that current Street EPS estimates for the year remain reasonable. In a separate development, Helen of Troy’s CEO and CFO recently purchased significant shares of the company, which some market participants view as a sign of confidence in the company’s future prospects.
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