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- **CEO Vision for Renewal**: Focus on consumer-centric innovation, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation to rebuild brand portfolio.
- **Q2 Financials**: Olive & June drove $33.4M revenue, offsetting 8.9% YoY sales decline; free cash flow negative due to tariffs and inventory builds.
- **Tariff Mitigation Progress**: Price increases nearing full implementation, with $10M tariff impact year-to-date; FY26 outlook assumes $34M tariff drag.
- **Financial Outlook**: Full-year EPS guidance $3.75-$4.25 (47.7%-40.7% YoY decline); cautious on consumer demand but optimistic on FY27 recovery.
- **Balance Sheet Focus**: Targeting leverage below 2x and exploring covenant relief to support long-term growth initiatives.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Anne Rakunas introduced the new CEO, Scott Uzzell, and outlined the agenda, emphasizing the company's transition and focus on rebuilding for sustainable growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strategic Vision**: Scott Uzzell highlighted his experience in consumer-centric innovation and emphasized renewing Helen of Troy's brand portfolio through disciplined investment, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation.
- **Key Priorities**:
  1. Reinvigorate brands and teams to drive innovation and execution.
  2. Place consumers at the center of decision-making with agile, market-focused teams.
  3. Strengthen portfolio through best-in-class product innovation and operational excellence.
  4. Improve asset efficiency and maintain shareholder-friendly policies.
- **Cultural Shift**: Uzzell stressed reducing bureaucracy, empowering associates, and fostering a growth mindset to accelerate decision-making.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q2 Results**: Net sales declined 8.9% YoY, but Olive & June contributed $33.4 million, offsetting tariff-related disruptions.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: Progress on supplier diversification, cost reductions, and price increases to offset $10 million in tariff impacts.
- **Financial Outlook**: Full-year net sales expected between $1.74B-$1.78B (8.8%-6.7% YoY decline), with adjusted EPS of $3.75-$4.25 (47.7%-40.7% YoY decline). Third-quarter EPS guidance: $1.55-$1.80 (41.9%-32.6% YoY decline).
- **Liquidity**: Total debt $893.2M, free cash flow negative due to tariffs and inventory builds, with plans to improve sequentially.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Portfolio Strategy**: CEO Uzzell acknowledged all brands have potential but emphasized evaluating opportunities for future divestitures as part of long-term planning.
- **Tariff Impact**: CFO Grass noted transitory impacts in FY26, with expectations for improvement in FY27 as mitigation efforts (pricing, diversification) take effect.
- **Balance Sheet**: CFO Grass aims for leverage below 2x and is proactively engaging lenders to secure covenant relief amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
- **Consumer Trends**: CFO Tracy Schuerman highlighted cautious consumer spending and trade-down behavior, but noted Olive & June's resilience and innovation pipeline as growth drivers.

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 Revenue Decline**: 10.8% drop driven by 8.8% tariff impacts and consumer trade-down, offset by 8/11 brands with U.S. unit growth and $45M free cash flow.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: 25% China tariff exposure by FY26 end, 40%+ U.S. imports dual-sourced. Price increases to offset 70-100% of tariff impact.
- **Q2 Outlook**: Sales $408-432M (-14% to -9%), EPS $0.45-0.60. SG&A to normalize to 37-38% post-Q2, with H2 margin improvement.
- **Strategic Moves**: Innovation (Drybar Styler, Curlsmith wand), dual sourcing, and cost control to drive recovery. CEO search prioritizes growth and brand-building expertise.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Five Key Priorities**: Restoring confidence, simplifying operations, innovation-driven growth, brand focus, and cultural resilience.
- **Q1 Results**: 10.8% revenue decline, driven by 8.8% tariff-related impacts (direct import cancellations, pull-forward orders, China market softness) and consumer trade-down (3-4% price compression).
- **Positive Signs**: 8/11 brands with U.S. unit growth, 4.4% mass channel dollar growth, DTC +9%, Curlsmith +17%, Olive & June outperforming expectations, $45M free cash flow.
- **Segment Performance**: Home & Outdoor (-10.3%), Beauty & Wellness (-11.3%) due to tariff disruption and demand softness. OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, and Revlon gained share; Drybar All-Inclusive Styler and Curlsmith innovations show promise.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q1 Financials**: GAAP net loss $407M (including $414M non-cash impairment), adjusted EPS $0.41 vs. $0.99 prior year. Gross margin -160bps to 47.1%, SG&A +420bps to 45% of sales.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: $14M tariffs capitalized into inventory; 25% China tariff exposure by end-FY26 (vs. 20% previously), 40%+ U.S. imports dual-sourced by FY26.
- **Q2 Outlook**: Net sales $408-432M (-14% to -9%), adjusted EPS $0.45-0.60. Tariff-related costs expected to peak in H2, with price increases offsetting 70-100% of impact. SG&A ratio to normalize to 37-38% post-Q2.
- **Liquidity**: $605M revolving credit availability, net leverage 3.1x. Free cash flow expected to improve in H2, despite Q2 headwinds.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Pricing Strategy**: 7-10% average price increase across portfolio, with 0-15% per item. Conservative elasticity assumptions to minimize volume loss.
- **Gross Margin & SG&A**: Q2 margin slightly better than Q1, year-over-year improvement from Pegasus cost savings. SG&A to decline to 39% in H2.
- **Long-Term Earnings Power**: Tariff mitigation and diversification to stabilize margins. 2026 consensus estimates assume recovery in H2, with FY27 exposure to China tariffs reduced to 15%.
- **Retail Distribution**: Gains in Walmart (blood pressure monitors), EMEA/Asia Pacific for Hydro Flask & Osprey. Net distribution positive, with selective footprint adjustments.
- **CEO Search**: Seeking leader with brand-building, growth experience. Interim focus on product-driven growth, innovation, and operational simplification.
- **Sell-Throughs**: 8/11 brands with U.S. unit POS growth, 4/11 with dollar growth. Retail inventory balanced, with minor lean spots.


Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Tariff Mitigation Plan**: 70-80% of $200M+ FY26 tariff impact offset via supply chain diversification to <20% China COGS by FY26. 
- **Resilient Brands**: OXO (+12% U.S. distribution), Olive & June (fastest-growing nail brand), and international sales (+5.3% FY25) lead growth. 
- **Financial Strength**: $423M liquidity, 81% debt hedged at 3.7%, and $183M debt from strategic acquisition. 
- **Risk Management**: Paused China purchases, reduced CapEx, and 70%+ U.S. China-bound diversification capability.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Tariff Mitigation and Supply Chain Diversification**: CEO emphasized the company's efforts to pause China-based purchases for the U.S. market, accelerate Southeast Asia sourcing, and dual-source production to reduce China exposure to <20% of COGS by FY26. 
- **Brand Resilience**: OXO (up 12% in U.S. distribution), PUR (No.2 water filter brand), and Olive & June (fastest-growing nail brand at Target) showed strong performance. International sales grew 5.3% FY25. 
- **Consumer Shifts**: Brands offering value (e.g., OXO kitchen tools, Revlon hair tools) are well-positioned for economic uncertainty. 

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **FY25 Results**: Net sales $3.1B (down 0.7% YoY), adjusted EPS $2.33 (down 5%). Gross margin +60bps to 48.6% from Project Pegasus savings. 
- **FY26 Outlook**: Tariffs could cost $200M+ FY26, but 70-80% mitigation achievable via cost control ($183M debt from Olive & June acquisition), inventory buffer, and supplier diversification. 
- **Liquidity**: $423M borrowing capacity, 81% debt hedged at 3.7% fixed rate. 

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Tariff Impact Timing**: Most direct costs will hit H2FY26, but slower consumer demand could delay impact. 
- **Cost Management**: $183M debt from Olive & June, 70%+ of U.S. China-bound purchases diversifiable by FY26. 
- **Consumer Trends**: Retailers pausing direct imports, international sales growth paused in Q1FY26 due to China nationalism.

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)-24 Apr 25-2025 Q4 Earnings call transcript

- **Home & Outdoor Strength**: +4.3% Q3 growth, driven by OXO Walmart expansion and Hydro Flask Target/Costco gains. Tennessee DC automation on track for 3.5%+ margin efficiency.
- **Olive & June Impact**: $17-18M FY25 net sales, $0.05-0.07 EPS accretion post-closing. Immediate 60-70% gross margin contribution.
- **Wellness Headwinds**: Q4 $15-20M impact from 8-year low illness season; FY25 Wellness sales down 10.3-9%.
- **Operational Efficiency**: Project Pegasus saves $15M+; FY25 capex $33-36M for automation completion.
- **Beauty Progress**: Revlon holiday kits up, Curlsmith retention strong. Drybar liquids show subsegment growth potential.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Third Quarter Performance**: Revenue within outlook range despite cautious consumer spending. Home & Outdoor segment grew across all brands, while Wellness faced challenges due to a weak cough/cold/flu season.
- **Operational Efficiency**: Tennessee distribution center performed well during peak quarter, with labor efficiency on track for FY25. Olive & June acquisition completed, adding $17-18M in net sales and $0.05-0.07 EPS accretion post-closing.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: 
  - **Project Pegasus**: Lower product costs driving gross margin improvement.
  - **Distribution Gains**: U.S. weighted distribution up 11% YoY; international expansion in EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
  - **Data Analytics**: Marketing mix modeling prioritizes high ROI tactics, leading to market share gains in 7 key U.S. categories.
- **Brand Highlights**: 
  - **OXO**: Strong Walmart sales growth, new product launches (e.g., Okta Brew Rapid Brewer) performing well.
  - **Hydro Flask**: Momentum in Target and Costco, Prime Day #1 best seller in water bottles.
  - **Beauty**: Revlon holiday kits drove growth; Curlsmith Shake & Shan mist became top seller.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 Financials**: 
  - Net sales declined 3.4% (-5.8% to +0.6% FY25 outlook), driven by Wellness weakness.
  - Gross profit margin +90bps to 48.9% due to Project Pegasus cost savings.
  - Adjusted EPS $2.67 vs. $2.55 prior, reflecting $15-20M Q4 Wellness headwind.
- **Segment Performance**: 
  - **Home & Outdoor**: +4.3% growth, 150bps margin expansion.
  - **Beauty & Wellness**: -10.3% to -9% FY25, 100bps margin decline.
- **Outlook Updates**: 
  - FY25 net sales $1.888-1.913B (-5.8% to -4.6%), adjusted EPS $7.15-7.40.
  - Free cash flow $145-155M, net leverage 2.85x-2.75x.
  - Interest expense $50-52M, reflecting $235M revolver borrowings for Olive & June.
- **Key Drivers**: 
  - $15-20M Q4 Wellness impact from weak illness season.
  - $12-13M capex for Tennessee automation completion.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Distribution Center Efficiency**: Tennessee automation now functional, targeting 3.5%+ distribution cost as % of sales. Olive & June DTC integration could add efficiency upside.
- **Tariff Strategy**: Building strategic inventory to offset potential China supply chain disruptions. Diversification outside China prioritized for long-term efficiency.
- **Olive & June Synergies**: Immediate accretion with 60-70% gross margin; potential DTC integration and distribution cost savings TBD.
- **Beauty Segment**: Revlon holiday success (Volumizer #1 in hair tools), Curlsmith innovation (Shake & Shan mist) driving retention. Drybar liquids show subsegment strength but need tools/liquids synergy.
- **Inventory Management**: Higher levels due to Wellness season weakness and tariff hedging. Retailer inventory elevated in Wellness, balanced elsewhere.

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