---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000916789-26-000007"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HELE"
cik: "0000916789"
company_name: "HELEN OF TROY LTD"
filed_at: "2026-01-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:17:58.475762+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Helen of Troy Q3 GAAP loss $3.65/sh, adj EPS $1.71, cuts FY sales guidance to $1.76B-$1.77B

## Summary
- GAAP diluted loss per share of $3.65 vs prior year EPS of $2.17; includes $72.1M after-tax impairment charge.
- Adjusted diluted EPS fell 36% to $1.71 vs $2.67; adjusted operating margin down 370bps to 12.9%.
- Net sales declined 3.4% to $512.8M; organic sales down 10.8%, partially offset by Olive & June acquisition contribution of $37.7M.
- FY2026 outlook revised: net sales $1.758-$1.773B, GAAP diluted loss per share $36.07-$35.57, adjusted diluted EPS $3.25-$3.75.
- Impairment charges of $65.9M pre-tax ($72.1M after tax) due to sustained stock price decline; goodwill and intangibles written down.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000916789-26-000007
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HELE
- cik: 0000916789
- company_name: HELEN OF TROY LTD
- filed_at: 2026-01-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916789/000091678926000007/0000916789-26-000007-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916789/000091678926000007/hele-20260108.htm

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