HELE

Zacks Premium offers Style Scores (Value, Growth, Momentum, and VGM) to complement its Zacks Rank stock-rating system, helping investors identify stocks with the highest probability of outperforming the market. The Zacks Rank #1 stocks have averaged +23.86% annual returns since 1988, more than double the S&P 500. Helen of Troy (HELE) is highlighted as a #2 Buy with an A VGM Score and strong momentum.

Helen of Troy (HELE) is identified as an attractive investment opportunity combining fast-paced momentum with reasonable valuation. The stock has gained 3.5% over four weeks and 1.8% over 12 weeks, with a beta of 1.34 indicating higher volatility.

HELE holds a Momentum Score of A and Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), supported by upward earnings estimate revisions. Trading at 0.36 times sales, the stock appears undervalued relative to its momentum characteristics.

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of 79 cents, beating estimates by 55%, with net sales rising 2.1% to $440.9 million. The company raised its fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.60-$4.15 and free cash flow forecast to $120-$140 million, driven by strength in Home & Outdoor segment, favorable tariff refunds, and lower debt levels.