# Helen of Troy Sets Fiscal 2027 Adjusted EPS Outlook at $3.60-$4.15 By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/28544 Published: 2026-10-08T21:31:27.000Z Updated: 2026-10-08T21:31:27.000Z Section: Business > The company raised its free cash flow outlook to $120 million-$140 million and expects an $80.5 million gross tariff refund to support reinvestment. Helen of Troy set its fiscal 2027 adjusted diluted earnings-per-share outlook at $3.60-$4.15 while raising its free cash flow target and planning to reinvest proceeds from an expected tariff refund. The company now expects free cash flow of $120 million-$140 million. Its outlook includes an $80.5 million gross tariff refund, much of which Helen of Troy plans to reinvest. The approach is expected to support adjusted EPS in the third quarter while weighing on fourth-quarter results. Helen of Troy narrowed its sales and profit outlook upward within its previously established ranges. It also set a goal of reducing its net leverage ratio to 2.7x or lower by the end of the fiscal year. The Home & Outdoor segment is receiving growth support from Osprey and OXO. Hydro Flask continues to face saturation and inventory-correction pressure, while the Beauty & Wellness segment has shown improved point-of-sale trends but remains challenging. The update follows Helen of Troy’s mixed second-quarter results. Revenue rose 2.1% year over year to $440.9 million, while non-GAAP EPS came to $0.79. The company generated $57.1 million in net cash from operating activities during the quarter, compared with $10.5 million used in the year-earlier period. The outlook update continues [Helen of Troy’s second-quarter results](). ## Links in this article - [Helen of Troy’s second-quarter results](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/27964)