Zacks Investment Research·Oct 20, 2026
Best Value Stocks to Buy for October 20thAII, UGP and HELE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on October 20, 2026.
Helen of Troy's revenue appears to be stabilizing after an eight-quarter decline, posting 8.2% and 2.1% growth in 2027Q1 and Q2, while gross margin expanded to a ten-quarter high of 52.2% and cumulative ten-quarter free cash flow reached approximately $271.7M despite $634.9M in cumulative reported net losses driven by…
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 8, 2026 | $0.79+58.8% vs $0.50 | $441M-0.3% vs $442M |
Q3 2026 Jul 8, 2026 | $0.17+750.0% vs $0.02 | $402M+7.4% vs $375M |
Q2 2026 Apr 23, 2026 | $0.83+25.8% vs $0.66 | $470M+4.3% vs $451M |
Q1 2026 Jan 8, 2026 | $1.71+0.0% vs $1.71 | $513M+1.7% vs $504M |
AII, UGP and HELE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on October 20, 2026.
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Helen of Troy (HELE) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.43 | $871.82M | -9.11 | -6.36% | -5.43% | -11.86% | — | |
| $5.47 | $2.32B | -7.21 | -4.99% | -4.42% | -13.53% | 5.25% | |
| $86.68 | $2.01B | 25.12 | -5.23% | 2.77% | 4.18% | 2.15% | |
| $109.33 | $25.91B | 33.68 | 1.57% | 12.41% | 18.21% | 1.08% | |
| $32.16 | $434.24M | 7.29 | -7.31% | 9.6% | 29.48% | 1.49% | |
| $5.06 | $466.82M | 7.33 | -8.49% | 4.23% | 9.73% | 5.68% |
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Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 8, 2026·SEC
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Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) reported $1.83B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.79B in fiscal year 2026. That is 739% more than the $213.0M of fiscal year 1997.
Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) grew revenue by 0.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) reported a net loss of $99.2M over the trailing twelve months.
Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) had a return on equity (ROE) of -11.9% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) generated $140.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
