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Helen of Troy Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results

Consolidated Net Sales Growth of 2.1%

GAAP Net Income of $4.6 Million; Diluted EPS of $0.19

Adjusted Income(1) of $19.0 Million; Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) of $0.79

Cash Flow From Operations of $57.1 Million; Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $49.4 Million

Updates Fiscal 2027 Outlook:

Narrows Consolidated Net Sales to $1.768-$1.822 Billion

Raises GAAP Diluted EPS to $3.63-$4.26 and Adjusted Diluted EPS to $3.60-$4.15

Raises GAAP Net Income to $88-$103 Million and Cash Flow from Operations to $163-$179 Million

Raises Adjusted EBITDA to $203-$210 Million

Raises Free Cash Flow(1)(2) to $120-$140 Million

El Paso, Texas, October 8, 2026 — Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) reported results for the three-month period ended August 31, 2026.

Executive Summary - Second Quarter of Fiscal 2027 Compared to Fiscal 2026

Second quarter results include gross pre-tax tariff refunds of $26.9 million, of which approximately $23 million was reinvested in the quarter, resulting in a net pre-tax benefit of approximately $4.0 million, and a diluted EPS benefit of approximately $0.12, using the estimated annual adjusted effective tax rate.

•Consolidated net sales revenue of $440.9 million compared to $431.8 million

•Gross profit margin of 52.2% compared to 44.2%

•Operating margin of 5.2% compared to (73.1)%, which included the unfavorable impact of non-cash asset impairment charges(3) of (75.6%) in the same period last year

•Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin(1) of 8.6% compared to 6.2%

•GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.19 compared to diluted loss per share of $13.44, which included after-tax non-cash asset impairment charges of $12.77 in the same period last year

•Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS of $0.79 compared to $0.59

•Net cash provided by operating activities of $57.1 million compared to net cash used by operating activities of $10.5 million

•Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin(1) of 11.2% compared to 8.4%

Mr. G. Scott Uzzell, Chief Executive Officer, stated: “Our second quarter results reflect continued progress against our multi-year roadmap. Sales were in line, and Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS were better than expected, without including the net tariff refund benefit in the quarter. Sales growth was broad-based across Home & Outdoor, Wellness, and International, with improving fundamentals across the balance of the portfolio. We also continued to strengthen our balance sheet, generate free cash flow, and focus resources on the opportunities with the greatest potential to create value.

While there is still meaningful work ahead, we are encouraged by the progress we are making to build a Better Helen of Troy on the road to becoming a Bigger Helen of Troy. We plan to continue making targeted investments in our brands, capabilities, and organization, including reinvesting the vast majority of tariff refunds, while allowing a portion to support near-term earnings and liquidity.”

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Three Months Ended August 31,

(in thousands) (unaudited)Home & OutdoorBeauty & WellnessTotal

Fiscal 2026 sales revenue, net $208,721 $223,060 $431,781

Organic business (4) 19,420 (10,359)9,061

Impact of foreign currency(221)305 84

Change in sales revenue, net19,199 (10,054)9,145

Fiscal 2027 sales revenue, net $227,920 $213,006 $440,926

Total net sales revenue growth (decline)9.2 %(4.5)%2.1 %

Organic business 9.3 %(4.6)%2.1 %

Impact of foreign currency(0.1)%0.1 %— %

Operating margin (GAAP)

Fiscal 2027 10.6 %(0.5)%5.2 %

Fiscal 2026 (34.8)%(109.0)%(73.1)%

Adjusted operating margin (non-GAAP) (1)

Fiscal 2027 12.3 %4.7 %8.6 %

Fiscal 2026 9.6 %3.1 %6.2 %

Consolidated Results - Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Compared to Second Quarter Fiscal 2026

•Consolidated net sales revenue increased $9.1 million, or 2.1%, to $440.9 million, primarily due to growth in Home & Outdoor across all brands driven by strong demand for packs, higher international sales, assortment and distribution gains, increased closeout channel sales, and new product launches. This growth was partially offset by a decrease in Beauty & Wellness driven by declines in hair appliances, prestige hair care and water filtration, partially offset by growth in heaters, thermometers and nail care.

•Consolidated gross profit margin increased 800 basis points to 52.2% primarily reflecting the favorable impact of tariff refunds, net of higher tariff costs, totaling approximately 560 basis points, and lower overall retail trade and promotional expense year-over-year. These factors were partially offset by inflationary product cost pressure primarily due to commodities, fuel prices, freight, foreign currency and supply availability, and a less favorable inventory obsolescence impact year-over-year.

•Consolidated selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) ratio increased to 46.4% reflecting the stated intention to reinvest tariff r

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