Helen Of Troy Shares Rise On Earnings Beat

Helen of Troy Ltd. shares rose in the extended session Thursday after the housewares and consumer products company topped Wall Street estimates. Helen of Troy shares advanced 3.4% to $89.95. The company, which owns such brands as OXO, PUR, and Brut, reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of $2.07 a share on revenue of $445.5 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast earnings of $1.97 a share on revenue of $442 million. Helen of Troy expects adjusted fiscal 2016 earnings of $5.50 to $5.85 a share. Analysts estimate $5.71 a share.

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