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HLIO Stock Forecast: Helios Technologies, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$68
−1.86% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Helios Technologies, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $93 — +36.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
98 / 100
Median analyst target
$93
Analysts covering
6
Revenue$231.9M+9.1% y/y
Operating income$32.5M
Net income$21.9M
Free cash flow$29.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.4%
1M
−4.9%
YTD
+27.6%
1Y
+35.4%
From 52W high
−26.7%
From 52W low
+44.9%
$47
$93
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HLIO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Helios Technologies, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
98 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
99
Issuance
95
Growth
90
Momentum
77
Accruals
76
Value
67
Quality
60
Volatility
37
Size
34

Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (37): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (34): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

HLIO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HLIO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$50$60$70$80$90$100$110Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26HLIOHigh $110Median $93Low $88

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
6 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $88Median $93High $110

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +36.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
12 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$100 → $110
12 Aug 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$93 → $95
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$89 → $93
13 July 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$85 → $95
13 July 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
26 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
14 May 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
13 May 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
13 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
12 May 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
14 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
4 Mar 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
3 Mar 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
26 Jan 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
23 Jan 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
20 Jan 2026JP MorganInitiatesOverweight—
4 Nov 2025KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
5 Sept 2025KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
5 Aug 2025KeybancMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HLIO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

HLIO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Helios Technologies, Inc. returned +35.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HLIO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26HLIOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

HLIO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+8.8%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
32.4×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.5×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.3×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.1%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
92.1%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Gross margin
34.6%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.0%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Net margin
8.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
7.7%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.7%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.7%

Higher than 67% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Helios Technologies, Inc. has a market value of $2.2B and an enterprise value of $2.5B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $891.4M. The latest quarter grew 9.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $71.4M, a 8.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.14.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $103.6M, after $30.2M of capital spending.

  • Helios Technologies, Inc. spent $17.7M on share buybacks and $12.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 33.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 32.4×; forward P/E: 19.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.71%, paying out 14% of earnings.

  • Helios Technologies, Inc. employs 2,300 people — $388K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 9 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

HLIO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Industrial Machinery
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HLIOHelios Technologies, Inc.$2.2B
98
GRCThe Gorman-Rupp Co.$1.9B
95
EROCERock, Inc.$2.7B
1
EPACEnerpac Tool Group Corp.$1.8B
89
MFPMidera Food Processing, Inc.$1.8B
1
KAIKadant Inc.$3.1B
52
SMRNuScale Power Corp.$3.1B
4

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News

Latest HLIO news & analysis

Enovation Controls, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Partners With C-MAP® to Bring Marine Capabilities to No Roads™

Business Wire · 5 Oct 2026positive

Enovation Controls, a Helios Technologies operating company, announced a partnership with C-MAP to bring marine capabilities to its No Roads product. The collaboration expands Enovation Controls' offerings into the marine sector.

Why it matters — HLIO watchers would care because this partnership extends the company's technology into new marine applications, potentially broadening its market reach.

Enovation Controls, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Earns Three Additional 2026 UK Best Workplaces™ Recognitions

Business Wire · 1 Oct 2026positive

Enovation Controls, an operating company of Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO), earned three additional 2026 UK Best Workplaces recognitions, according to a Business Wire announcement. The company is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida.

Why it matters — A HLIO watcher would care because third-party workplace recognition for one of its operating companies can reflect positively on the parent company's talent and corporate culture.

Do Options Traders Know Something About Helios Stock We Don't?

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that recent movements in the options market for Helios Technologies (HLIO) stock warrant close attention from investors. The article highlights unusual options activity as the focus of the item.

Why it matters — A Helios Technologies watcher would care because unusual options-market movements can signal that large investors are positioning around the stock.

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 30th

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research added Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 30, 2026, alongside MSGM, GTN, EMBJ, and SCL. The announcement was published in a headline titled "New Strong Buy Stocks for September 30th."

Why it matters — Inclusion in the Zacks Strong Buy List signals a favorable research rating that HLIO watchers would typically view as a positive development for the company.

Reasons Why Investors Should Consider Investing in Helios Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 29 Sept 2026positive

Helios Technologies is benefiting from improving demand, margin expansion, and shareholder returns, according to a Zacks Investment Research article. The report notes that 2026 earnings are expected to rise 24.6%.

Why it matters — HLIO watchers would care because the article highlights improving demand and margins, which point to strengthening fundamentals and continued shareholder returns.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HLIO stock

What is the HLIO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Helios Technologies, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $93, with estimates ranging from $88 to $110. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HLIO stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Helios Technologies, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Helios Technologies, Inc. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HLIO?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Helios Technologies, Inc. ranks 98 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 Revisions (99 of 100).

Will HLIO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +36.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Helios Technologies, Inc. 98 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HLIO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Helios Technologies, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HLIO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $88 to $110 over the next 12 months.

How has HLIO stock performed over the past year?

Helios Technologies, Inc. returned +35.4% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Helios Technologies, Inc. do?

Helios Technologies, Inc. is a global industrial technology company that develops and manufactures highly engineered motion control and electronic controls solutions.

What is the latest news on HLIO?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 5 Oct 2026): "Enovation Controls, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Partners With C-MAP® to Bring Marine Capabilities to No Roads™". Enovation Controls, a Helios Technologies operating company, announced a partnership with C-MAP to bring marine capabilities to its No Roads product. The collaboration expands Enovation Controls' offerings into the marine sector.

Company

About Helios Technologies, Inc.

Helios Technologies, Inc. is a global industrial technology company that develops and manufactures highly engineered motion control and electronic controls solutions. Helios Technologies serves a wide range of end markets through two core segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. Its hydraulics portfolio includes cartridge valves, manifolds, quick-release couplings, and integrated fluid power systems used in industrial and mobile equipment. Its electronics business provides customized control systems, displays, instrumentation, and software for recreational vehicles, off-highway equipment, stationary power applications, and health and wellness products. Helios Technologies supports customers across construction, material handling, agriculture, energy, marine, and other specialty markets, making it an important supplier of precision control technologies for equipment manufacturers and distributors worldwide.

CEO Mr. Sean Bagan · 2,300 employees · United States · https://www.heliostechnologies.com