HELEConsumer Defensive · Household & Personal ProductsThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Helen of Troy Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $29 — -22.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 12 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Helen of Troy Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (99): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Quality (33): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HELE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −22.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | $26 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $28 → $29 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | $25 → $26 |
| 9 July 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | $23 → $25 |
| 9 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $25 → $28 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 July 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 11 July 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 July 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 12 Nov 2026, Helen of Troy Ltd. returned +87.4% against +12.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 81% of US stocks
Cheaper than 69% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Helen of Troy Ltd. has a market value of $869.9M and an enterprise value of $1.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter grew 2.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$412.5M, a −22.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: −$17.99.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $80.5M, after $31.7M of capital spending.
Helen of Troy Ltd. spent $1.8M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.
Trailing P/E: 4.5×; forward P/E: 9.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Helen of Troy Ltd. employs 1,854 people — $980K of revenue per employee.
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Helen of Troy issued a statement responding to an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Empower Brands. The excerpt says the Helen of Troy Board unanimously determined the proposal, which remains unchanged.
Why it matters — The statement concerns a proposal to acquire Helen of Troy and the Board’s response to it.
Empower Brands issued an open letter to Helen of Troy shareholders regarding its previously announced proposal to acquire the company in an all-cash transaction.
Why it matters — The letter relates to a proposed acquisition and is relevant to shareholders following Helen of Troy’s corporate developments.
The Motley Fool article discusses five stocks down substantially from record highs, including Helen of Troy, and identifies the company’s raised guidance as a catalyst worth watching.
Why it matters — HELE watchers may note the article’s mention of raised guidance as a company-specific point of interest.
Zacks Investment Research reported that implied volatility for Helen of Troy (HELE) stock options is surging, citing recent movements in the options market.
Why it matters — HELE watchers may note the reported change in options-market activity.
Helen of Troy said its board unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding $37-per-share cash acquisition proposal from Empower Brands, owned by Spectrum Brands and Oaktree Capital Management.
Why it matters — The rejected proposal is a corporate development relevant to HELE shareholders and company watchers.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Helen of Troy Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $29, with estimates ranging from $26 to $40. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Helen of Troy Ltd., 1 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Helen of Troy Ltd. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Nov 2026, Helen of Troy Ltd. ranks 96 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies -22.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Helen of Troy Ltd. 96 out of 100 as at 12 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Helen of Troy Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HELE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $26 to $40 over the next 12 months.
Helen of Troy Ltd. returned +87.4% over the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Helen of Troy Limited is a global consumer products company that designs, develops, and markets branded goods for home, outdoor, beauty, and wellness use. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 12 Nov 2026): "Helen of Troy Issues Statement". Helen of Troy issued a statement responding to an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Empower Brands. The excerpt says the Helen of Troy Board unanimously determined the proposal, which remains unchanged.
Helen of Troy Limited is a global consumer products company that designs, develops, and markets branded goods for home, outdoor, beauty, and wellness use. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June. The company’s product assortment spans kitchen tools, food storage, beverageware, hydration gear, backpacks, hair styling appliances, grooming tools, personal care items, and home comfort products such as humidifiers, air purifiers, fans, and water filtration systems. Helen of Troy serves a broad range of retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels across multiple international markets. The company operates through two reportable business segments, Beauty & Wellness and Home & Outdoor, with a focus on consumer brands that combine practical utility, design, and everyday household functionality.
CEO Mr. George Scott Uzzell · 1,854 employees · United States · https://www.helenoftroy.com
