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Helen of Troy Limited
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Helen of Troy Limited

Braun (Healthcare)

Helen of Troy is a global consumer products company that owns and operates the Braun healthcare product line under license, founded in 1968 in El Paso, Texas, USA. With projected consolidated revenue of ~$1.9 billion, the company generates 71-72% of sales from the US market. Its Braun ThermoScan ear thermometers are the #1 pediatrician-recommended brand in America.

Strengths: Braun ThermoScan holds dominant market share in pediatric thermometers; asset-light licensing model generates high margins on premium-priced healthcare products; multi-brand portfolio including OXO, Hydro Flask provides revenue diversification; strong omnichannel retail presence across major US retailers.
Weaknesses: Revenue declining 4.6-5.8% due to inflationary pressure on consumer spending; heavy US market dependence (71-72% of sales); own no core manufacturing assets (relies on contract manufacturers); non-healthcare product lines dilute category purity score.
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United StatesFounded 196815000+~$1.9 BContract manufacturing in 8+… / 100
Listed onNASDAQHELE
Last updated: October 2026·By VerityRank Research Team·Methodology

Listed market data

HELE · NASDAQ · weeklyHistory →
Market cap
$670 M
Share price
USD 28.99
1Y change
+52.9%
Recent change
-3.1%

10-22 → 10-23

Since first close
×92.9

from 1976-07

Revenue (TTM)
$1.8 B
Revenue FY 2026 · updated 2026-10-23Source ↗

Financial history

Full market history
USD 0$0USD 10$200 MUSD 20$400 MUSD 30$600 MUSD 40$800 M2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
MonthCloseMarket capChange
  • 2026-10USD 28.99$670 M+5.8%
  • 2026-09USD 27.41$654 M-8.9%
  • 2026-08USD 30.10$718 M+8.9%
  • 2026-07USD 27.63$659 M-5.0%
  • 2026-06USD 29.07$694 M+7.1%
  • 2026-05USD 27.14$648 M+17.2%
  • 2026-04USD 23.15$553 M+60.5%
  • 2026-03USD 14.42$344 M-18.3%
  • 2026-02USD 17.64$421 M+6.5%
  • 2026-01USD 16.56$395 M-22.1%
  • 2025-12USD 21.25$507 M+12.1%
  • 2025-11USD 18.95$452 M—
Monthly closes · 2025-11 – 2026-10 · Full market history

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Helen of Troy is a US-based consumer products company headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 1968. Revenue ~$1.9 billion. 15,000+ employees. Products sold in 90+ countries.

Business Overview

Helen of Troy operates the Braun healthcare product line through an exclusive licensing arrangement, along with owned brands OXO and Hydro Flask. Braun ThermoScan has achieved #1 pediatrician-recommended status for ear thermometers in the US.

Key Strengths

Braun ThermoScan dominates with top pediatrician recommendation; asset-light model generates premium margins without manufacturing CAPEX; strong omnichannel retail relationships with major US retailers; ThermoScan clinical accuracy creates strong brand trust.

Challenges & Outlook

71-72% US revenue dependency creates geographic concentration risk; revenue declining 4.6-5.8% due to consumer spending pressure; no proprietary manufacturing or core technology; non-healthcare product lines dilute category focus.

VerityRank Score

VerityRank Score of 84/100

Quick Facts

Headquarters

El Paso, Texas, United States

Founded

1968

Employees

15000+

Revenue

~$1.9 B

Market cap

$670 M

Factories

Contract manufacturing in 8+ countries

Presence

90+ Countries

Listing

NASDAQ: HELE

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Data Sources & Methodology

This corporate profile is compiled from publicly available sources including company annual reports, SEC/regulatory filings, official press releases, and verified third-party industry databases. Financial figures reflect the most recent fiscal year disclosures and are cross-validated across multiple independent references.

VerityRank Score is calculated using a proprietary multi-dimensional model evaluating market presence, financial strength, operational scale, innovation capacity, and brand influence. Individual dimension scores are normalized against industry peers and updated quarterly.

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Key references: Official Website NASDAQ: HELE