Helen of Troy Plummets Again: Another Speculative Entry
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Helen of Troy Limited's fiscal Q3 results showed mixed performance, with growth in Home & Outdoor but weakness in Beauty & Wellness. Despite a miss on sales, gross margins improved, and adjusted EPS beat estimates. However, free cash flow and operating margins are under pressure. The revised fiscal 2025 outlook, with lowered guidance and higher leverage ratios, triggered a selloff, presenting a speculative buying opportunity.
January 08, 2025 | 9:30 pm
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Helen of Troy's Q3 results show mixed performance with growth in Home & Outdoor but weakness in Beauty & Wellness. Despite improved margins, the revised fiscal 2025 outlook with lowered guidance and higher leverage ratios led to a selloff.
The mixed Q3 results, with a miss on sales and pressure on free cash flow and operating margins, combined with a lowered fiscal 2025 outlook, have led to a negative market reaction. This has resulted in a selloff, impacting the stock price negatively in the short term.
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