Helen Of Troy Q2 Profit Rises; Backs FY14 Outlook - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE), Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $23.32 million, compared to $22.97 million in the comparable quarter last year. Earnings per share for the latest second quarter was $0.72, same as last year.

On average, three analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect earnings of $0.72 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net revenues for the quarter grew 11.1 percent to $319.39 million from $287.41 million last year, while two analysts estimated revenues of $292.15 million for the quarter.

For the fiscal year 2014, the company continues to expect earnings of $3.13 to $3.23 per share, adjusted earnings of $3.50 to $3.60 per share and net revenues of $1.29 billion to $1.32 billion. Analysts currently estimate earnings of $3.53 per share on revenues of $1.30 billion for the year.