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Helen of Troy Limited

Helen of Troy Limited

HELENASDAQConsumer Defensive● Active
$25.42
+$1.08(+4.42%)
Market Cap$591094573
P/E Ratio
52W High$33.73
52W Low$13.85

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) Shares Outstanding — Overview

Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.

HELE · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
23.0M -0.19% YoY Change
FY · as of Feb 28, 2026 · Reported in USD
vs 23.0M in FY 2025
Diluted Shares Outstanding
23.0M
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+0.00%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
-0.19%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
22.7M
publicly tradable shares
97.5% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRdeclining
-1.5%
2023 → 2026
5-Year CAGRdeclining
-1.8%
2021 → 2026
10-Year CAGRdeclining
-3.0%
2016 → 2026

Negative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials

Shares outstanding history

↓ Decrease — typically buyback / retirement
↑ Increase — issuance / equity compensation
Latest
* most recent reported · FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut

Annual shares outstanding by year

FY 2026Latest
Diluted Shares: 23.0M
23.0M
-0.19%
FY 2025
Diluted Shares: 23.1M
23.0M
-3.91%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 24.0M
24.0M
-0.40%
FY 2023
Diluted Shares: 24.1M
24.1M
-1.32%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 24.4M
24.4M
-3.14%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Consumer Defensive sector shares outstanding comparison

Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Consumer Defensive sector.

#SymbolCompanyShares (Basic)vs HELE
#1
Walmart Inc.WMT
Walmart Inc.
7.983B+>999%
#2
The Coca-Cola CompanyKO
The Coca-Cola Company
4.303B+>999%
#3
The Procter & Gamble CompanyPG
The Procter & Gamble Company
2.454B+>999%
#4
Philip Morris International Inc.PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
1.556B+>999%
#5
PepsiCo, Inc.PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
1.367B+>999%
#6
Costco Wholesale CorporationCOST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
444.0M+>999%
#7
Helen of Troy LimitedHELE
Helen of Troy LimitedYOU
23.0M

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of February 28, 2026, Helen of Troy Limited reports 23.0M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

Helen of Troy Limited's basic shares outstanding (23.0M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (23.0M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.00%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

Helen of Troy Limited's float is 22.7M (97.5% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float22.7M(97.5%)
Outstanding23.3M

Float data from /shares-float reflects the most recent SEC filing period-end. The weighted average shares (from /income-statement) may differ — this is a normal reporting window difference, not a data error.

FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · USD

About shares outstanding & methodology

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) shares outstanding history from 2007 to 2026. Shares outstanding can be defined as the total number of shares held by all shareholders — including institutional investors, retail investors, and company insiders — assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants, and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.

Helen of Troy Limited shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026 were 23.0M, a 0.19% decline year-over-year. Helen of Troy Limited FY 2026 shares outstanding were 23.0M, a -0.19% decline from FY 2025.

Helen of Troy Limited is a leading company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of -3.0% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q income statement disclosures and FMP /income-statement · /shares-float where noted.

Frequently asked questions

HELE shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of February 28, 2026, Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) has approximately 23.0M basic shares outstanding and 23.0M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -0.19% year-over-year change from FY 2025 (23.0M). Helen of Troy Limited's declining share count is primarily driven by its share buyback program. For the complete historical data table, see the history table above.

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Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · Helen of Troy Limited SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08