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Helen Of Troy

Helen Of Troy Ltd is a consumer products company offering creative products and solutions for its customers through a diversified portfolio of brands. It has two operating segments: Home & Outdoor segment provides a broad range of consumer products for home activities such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and organization; as well as products for outdoor and on-the-go activities such as hydration, food storage, backpacks, and travel gear, and The Beauty & Wellness segment provides beauty and wellness products including mass and prestige market beauty appliances, prestige market liquid-based hair and personal care products, and wellness devices including thermometers, water and air filtration systems, humidifiers, and fans.

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Helen Of Troy Ltd (NASDAQ: HELE) reported a third-quarter FY24 revenue decline of 1.6% year-on-year to $549.61 million, 

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The negative cloud that has enveloped the market in the new year apparently hasn’t lifted, as index futures point to a lower opening on Monday.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#34;Greed&#34; zone on Friday.

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday following the release of jobs data, but all three major indices snapped a nine-week winning streak. The S&amp;P 500 lost 1.52%, while the Dow fell 0.59% last week.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Coupang (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>) stock rose 10.4% to $21.04 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $37.5 billion. </li>
<li>Traeger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COOK#NYSE">COOK</a>) shares increased by 5.3% to $2.38. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $304.4 million. </li>
<li>Digital Brands Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>) stock rose 5.12% to $4.1. The company's market cap stands at $4.3 million. </li>
<li>Kaival Brands Innovations (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAVL#NASDAQ">KAVL</a>) stock rose 5.08% to $3.1. The company's market cap stands at $8.8 million. </li>
<li>MGO Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) shares rose 4.72% to $0.31. The company's market cap stands at $5.0 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>MOGU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOGU#NYSE">MOGU</a>) stock decreased by 10.4% to $1.9 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $15.6 million. </li>
<li>Rent the Runway (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RENT#NASDAQ">RENT</a>) shares decreased by 9.71% to $17.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $62.0 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) stock declined by 7.57% to $94.51. The company's market cap stands at $2.2 billion. </li>
<li>Interactive Strength (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNR#NASDAQ">TRNR</a>) stock fell 6.59% to $0.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.2 million. </li>
<li>XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) stock declined by 4.48% to $7.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.4 billion. </li>
<li>Jianzhi Education Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZ#NASDAQ">JZ</a>) stock decreased by 4.28% to $2.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $45.2 million. 
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DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser reiterates Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) with a Buy and maintains $151 price target.

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DA Davidson Reiterates Buy on Helen Of Troy, Maintains $151 Price Target

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $137 to $151.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Helen Of Troy, Raises Price Target to $151

UBS analyst Peter Grom maintains Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $119 to $129.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Helen Of Troy, Raises Price Target to $129

Helen Of Troy Ltd&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hele#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) reported a third-quarter FY24 revenue decline of 1.6% year-on-year to $549.61 million,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/01/b36529798/helen-of-troy-limited-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-2024-results" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">beating the analyst consensus estimate of $543.63 million</a>.
The decrease in sales was primarily driven by a decrease from organic business of $13.6 million, or 2.4%, due to lower sales of hair appliance, humidification and air filtration products in Beauty &amp; Wellness driven by softer consumer demand.
Total net sales revenue for the Home &amp; Outdoor segment grew 3.1% Y/Y, and Beauty &amp; Wellness decreased 4.9%.
Adjusted EPS of $2.79&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">beat the consensus estimate of $2.75.</a>
Gross profit margin increased 210 basis points to 48%. The operating margin expanded 570 basis points to 19.5%, and operating income for the quarter increased 38.4% to $106.9 million.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA decreased 1.9% to $97.8 million, with the margin down to 17.8% compared to 17.9%.
The company held $25.2 million in cash and equivalents as of November 30, 2023. Net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter was $74.7 million, with a free cash flow of $65.6 million.
&quot;During the quarter, we further expanded our gross margin by over 200 basis points, controlled expenses while still investing in our strategic initiatives, and built on the strong cash flow generation we have been delivering over the past five quarters with a further $66 million of free cash flow,&quot; said COO Noel M. Geoffroy.
Inventory was $426 million versus $536.8 million in Q3 2023.&nbsp;
Helen Of Troy reaffirmed a one-time pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $60 million - $65 million over the duration of Project Pegasus, expected to be completed during fiscal 2025.
Outlook: Helen Of Troy narrowed the FY24 revenue outlook from $1.965 billion - $2.015 billion to $1.975 billion - $2.0 billion against an estimate of $1.99 billion.
HELE narrowed the FY24 adjusted EPS outlook from $8.50 - $9.00 to $8.60 - $8.85 versus an estimate of $8.75.
It lowered FY24 adjusted EBITDA guidance from $338 million-$348 million to $330 million-$335 million.
Price Action: HELE shares are trading lower by 3.33% at $119.84 on the last check Monday.

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The negative cloud that has enveloped the market in the new year apparently hasn&#8217;t lifted, as index futures point to a lower opening on Monday. The grounding of Boeing Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36526743/over-170-boeing-737-max-9s-grounded-as-alaska-air-passengers-recall-terrifying-incident">737 MAX 9 jets following an accident involving one of its kind </a>has impacted sentiment toward all airline stocks, dragging the Dow futures sharply lower. Traders may also prefer to stay cautious ahead of a duo of inflation reports due later this week and the kickstart of the big bank earnings Friday.
Cues From Past Week&#8217;s Trading:
U.S. stocks pulled back in the week ended Jan. 5, with the Fed hinting through the December monetary policy meeting minutes that rate cuts may not be imminent. Bond yields resumed their climb amid the hawkish message. The market participants also expressed wariness over the valuations of mega-cap tech stocks ahead of the fourth-quarter reporting season.
Techs and small-cap stocks served as drags as the averages stalled a nine-week winning streak.
 US Index Performance In Week Ended Jan. 5
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<td>-3.25%</td>
<td>14,524.07</td>
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<td>-1.52%</td>
<td>4,697.24</td>
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<td>-0.59%</td>
<td>37,466.11</td>
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<td>-3.75%</td>
<td>1,951.14</td>
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Analyst Color:
Volatility will likely be the name of the game in the new year, going by comments from Commonwealth Financial Network&nbsp;Chief Investment Officer Brad McMillan. &#8221;While conditions are good, volatility looks likely,&#8221; said the analyst.
&#8220;Looking forward to the new year, we are still not out of the woods with inflation or growth. And while the trends remain positive, risks may pick up again over the next couple of months,&#8221; he said.
The two key things to watch for, the analyst said, are consumer confidence and consumer spending. &#8220;If they remain at pre-pandemic levels, then a soft landing looks increasingly likely, and the Fed should continue to send dovish signals; If not, we could see more volatility,&#8221; he said.
&#8221;Even in the case of volatility, the solid fundamentals should limit the damage and help set us up for more growth later this year,&#8221; he added.
Futures Today
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">In premarket trading</a> on Monday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.06% to $467.65, and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged down 0.01% to $396.73, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
Upcoming Economic Data:
Two December inflation readings, the results of the New York Federal Reserve&#8217;s regional manufacturing survey for January, and the weekly jobless claims data are among the key economic readings scheduled for the week.
On Monday, the New York Federal Reserve will announce the results of its December survey of consumer expectations at 11 a.m. ET. In November, the median inflation expectations declined slightly to 3.4% at the one-year-ahead horizon, the lowest reading of the series since April 2021, but were unchanged at 3% and 2.7% at the three- and five-year-ahead horizons.
The Treasury will auction three- and six-month notes at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, a member of the monetary policy-setting committee, is scheduled to make a public appearance at 12 p.m. ET.
The Federal Reserve is due to release its report on outstanding consumer credit for November at 3 p.m. ET. Economists, on average, expect the report to show $9 billion in outstanding consumer credit, up from $5.13 billion in October.
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Boeing shares fell over 8% in premarket trading after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration sought the grounding of some 737 MAX 9 jets fitted with a panel that blew off an Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) jet in midair. While Alaska Air fell over 4%, other airline stocks also moved in sympathy.</li>
<li>Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPR#NYSE">SPR</a>), a supplier to Boeing, slumped nearly 20% as the company reportedly manufactured and initially installed the fuselage part&nbsp;on the affected jet.</li>
<li>Biopharma stocks could be in the spotlight as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/01/36529310/5-biotech-stocks-that-should-be-on-investors-radar-as-jpmorgan-healthcare-conference-gets-underway-m">four-day 2024 JPMorgan Healthcare Conference kicks off Monday.</a></li>
<li>Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is scheduled to release its fiscal year 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">third-quarter results before the market open.</a></li>
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Commodities, Bonds, Other Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures fell 2,90% to $71.67 in the early European session on Monday after rallying 3.02% in the week ending Jan. 5 due to supply concerns amid the developments in the Red Sea.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yielded 4.042%, little changed from the previous week.
The major Asian markets ended sharply lower, with Hong Kong and Chinese markets leading the slide. On the other hand, the Taiwanese, Malaysian, and Singaporean markets bucked the downtrend and posted modest gains. The Japanese market remained closed due to a public holiday.
European stocks showed lackluster sentiment by late-morning trading on Monday.
The U.S. dollar was firmer against most major currencies in the currency market, although it eased against the Japanese yen.
The cryptocurrency market is seeing mixed sentiment, with the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) bouncing higher under $45,000 mark, as traders look forward to word from regulators regarding approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF.
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Helen Of Troy Reaffirms One-Time Pre-Tax Restructuring Charges Of About $60M - $65M Over The Duration Of Project Pegasus

Helen Of Troy Lowers FY24 Adj EBITDA Guidance From $338M - $348M To $330M - $335M

Helen Of Troy Narrows FY24 Adj EPS Outlook From $8.50 - $9.00 To $8.60 - $8.85 Vs. $8.75 Est.

Helen Of Troy Narrows FY24 Consolidated Net Sales From $1.965B - $2.015B To $1.975B - $2.0B Vs. $1.99B Est.

Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.79 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.75 by 1.45 percent. This is a 1.45 percent increase over earnings of $2.75 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $549.61 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $543.63 million by 1.10 percent. This is a 1.61 percent decrease over sales of $558.61 million the same period last year.

Helen Of Troy Q3 Adj EPS $2.79 Beats $2.75 Estimate, Sales $549.61M Beat $543.63M Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
&bull; Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.75 per share on revenue of $544.39 million.
&bull; Commercial Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.42 per share on revenue of $1.88 billion.
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
&bull; Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $1.24 billion.
&bull; Accolade (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACCD#NASDAQ">ACCD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.45 per share on revenue of $96.24 million.
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Earnings Scheduled For January 8, 2024

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &quot;Greed&quot; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday following the release of jobs data, but all three major indices snapped a nine-week winning streak. The S&amp;P 500 lost 1.52%, while the Dow fell 0.59% last week.
The U.S. economy added 216,000 jobs in December versus a revised 173,000 in November, and compared to market estimates of 170,000. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7% in December, compared to market estimates of 3.8%. Average hourly earnings for all employees on US private nonfarm payrolls increased by 0.4% over a month to $34.27 for December.
However, the ISM services PMI declined to 50.6 in December, recording the weakest reading in seven months, versus November&rsquo;s reading of 52.7.
Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stz#NYSE">STZ</a>) posted upbeat earnings for its third quarter, while sales missed estimates.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with financial and utilities stocks recording the biggest gains on Friday. However, consumer staples and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by over 25 points to 37,466.11 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.18% at 4,697.24, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.09% at 14,524.07 during Friday&rsquo;s session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hele#NASDAQ">HELE</a>), Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cmc#NYSE">CMC</a>), and Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jef#NYSE">JEF</a>) today.
At a current reading of 73.7, the index remained in the &quot;Greed&quot; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 73.2.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
Wall Street expects Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cmc#NYSE">CMC</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.45 per share on revenue of $1.89 billion before the opening bell. Commercial Metals shares gained 1.2% to $48.82 in after-hours trading.
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/boot#NYSE">BOOT</a>) issued preliminary results for the third quarter, expecting to report net sales of $520.4 million for the period. The company also expects EPS at or above the high end of its earlier issued guidance range of $1.79. Boot Barn shares gained 3.9% to $74.20 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts are expecting Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hele#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) to earn $2.75 per share on revenue of $544.39 million for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Helen of Troy shares gained 0.5% to $116.60 in after-hours trading.
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Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trin#NASDAQ">TRIN</a>) named Michael Testa as CFO, succeeding David Lund. Trinity Capital shares fell 0.5% to $14.90 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts expect Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jef#NYSE">JEF</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 34 cents per share on revenue of $1.24 billion after the closing bell. Jefferies Financial shares gained 0.8% to $40.45 in after-hours trading.
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Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2024-01-08. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Helen Of Troy will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.75. 
Helen Of Troy bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.10, which was followed by a 1.82% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Helen Of Troy's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.64</td>
<td>1.60</td>
<td>1.88</td>
<td>2.61</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.74</td>
<td>1.94</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>2.75</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.82%</td>
<td>-2.85%</td>
<td>19.49%</td>
<td>0.07%</td>
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<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Helen Of Troy were trading at $116.57 as of January 03. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 0.11%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely upset going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HELE/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Helen Of Troy visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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<td>14.2K</td>
<td>100.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/17/23</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>44.0K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$80.9K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/15/23</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>318</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/15/23</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>639</td>
<td>157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/17/23</td>
<td>$2830.00</td>
<td>$298.6K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HELE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/17/23</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$59.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 27, 2023. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $253.0 per contract. There were 14234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100095 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on November 17, 2023. This event was a transfer of 1768 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 77 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $21.0 per contract. There were 44053 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRM#NASDAQ">VRM</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 85 day(s) on January 19, 2024. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.9K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1046 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on December 15, 2023. Parties traded 236 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $218.0 per contract. There were 2532 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 318 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TOL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on December 15, 2023. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 1108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 449 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 157 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on November 17, 2023. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $2830.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $298.6K, with a price of $8039.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HELE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on November 17, 2023. Parties traded 120 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.8K, with a price of $499.0 per contract. There were 1063 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 449 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.7K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 449 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 255 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Options

ABNB

BKNG

DKNG

TSLA

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>36.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/17/23</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HELE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$1.0 million</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HLT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$67.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MAR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$122.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>979</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NCLH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>760</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 20, 2023. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.9K, with a price of $795.0 per contract. There were 13337 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36713 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 20, 2023. Parties traded 2255 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $13.0 per contract. There were 14612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 20, 2023. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $8.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.0K, with a price of $58.0 per contract. There were 5820 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3243 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 20, 2023. This event was a transfer of 1520 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 3147 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2977 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MGM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on November 17, 2023. This event was a transfer of 142 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $233.0 per contract. There were 5108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2914 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VSCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 20, 2023. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 10242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HELE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 212 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.0 million, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 30 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HLT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 93 day(s) on January 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.0K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 1364 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1132 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 93 day(s) on January 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 142 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $122.1K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 1355 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 979 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NCLH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 149 day(s) on March 15, 2024. Parties traded 760 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $46.0 per contract. There were 1926 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 760 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

LCID

NCLH

VSCO

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$252.50</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/03/23</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$377.4K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PHM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/17/23</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td>234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SKX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/27/23</td>
<td>$297.50</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>181</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>105</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HELE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/20/23</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 20, 2023. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $252.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.9K, with a price of $733.0 per contract. There were 3888 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23214 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on November 3, 2023. This event was a transfer of 3774 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $377.4K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3886 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 20, 2023. Parties traded 61 contract(s) at a $415.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.4K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1431 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PHM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on October 20, 2023. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 15812 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on November 17, 2023. Parties traded 151 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.0K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 346 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SKX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 95 day(s) on January 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 194 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 1707 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on October 27, 2023. Parties traded 78 contract(s) at a $297.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 181 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 95 day(s) on January 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 111 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 5796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KMX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 277 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $1260.0 per contract. There were 105 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HELE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on October 20, 2023. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $122.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $1060.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) has observed the following analyst ratings within the last quarter: 
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These 4 analysts have an average price target of $149.75 versus the current price of Helen Of Troy at $108.08, implying upside.
Below is a summary of how these 4 analysts rated Helen Of Troy over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the more negative analysts are on the stock
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1696536059_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
This current average has increased by 2.92% from the previous average price target of $145.50. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HELE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Helen Of Troy analyst ratings.</a>
<h1>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h1>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The consumer goods industry is poised for significant growth amid robust consumer spending and potential interest rate cuts this year. Given this backdrop, quality consumer goods stocks Helen of Troy Limited (HELE), Virco Mfg. (VIRC), and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (HENKY) could be solid buys to boost your investment strategy. Read on… The rise in consumer spending has bolstered the consumer goods industry. Moreover, potential interest rate cuts in 2024 may stimulate consumer spending, enhancing consumer goods demand. Therefore, investors could consider buying fundamentally robust consumer good stocks Helen of Troy Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HELE/">HELE</a>), Virco Mfg. Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VIRC/">VIRC</a>), and Henkel AG &amp; Co. KGaA (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HENKY/">HENKY</a>) that could boost their investment strategy.
The U.S. economy demonstrates robust growth, fueled by strong consumer spending and heightened business investment. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-fourth-quarter-growth-revised-up-weekly-jobless-claims-fall-2024-03-28/">Consumer spending</a>, accounting for over two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose by 3.3%, adding 2.20 percentage points to GDP growth and surpassing forecasts.
Despite the Federal Reserve implementing interest rate hikes to combat inflation, consumer spending has shown remarkable resilience. The demand for consumer goods is poised for a significant growth as the Fed contemplates rate cuts later this year, spurred by factors such as a softening job market and easing inflation. Such cuts could invigorate the economy, potentially benefiting the sector.
The <a href="https://market.us/reports/consumer-goods/">global consumer goods industry</a> is anticipated to reach $224.33 billion by 2032, expanding at a 7.8% CAGR.
Furthermore, consumer goods' essential nature results in consistent product demand, regardless of fluctuating economic conditions. This consistency provides substantial stability for companies in this sector, positioning consumer goods stocks as potentially secure investment options.
Given the industry tailwinds, let's examine the fundamentals of the three stocks to buy in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-goods/">Consumer Goods</a> industry, starting with the third in line.
Stock #3: Helen of Troy Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HELE/">HELE</a>)
HELE provides various consumer products in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America and operates in Home &amp; Outdoor and Beauty &amp; Wellness segments. 
HELE's trailing-12-month cash from operations of $391.18 million is 38.5% higher than the industry average of $282.42 million. Its trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> and levered FCF margins of 8.10% and 15.86% are 71.8% and 185.8% higher than the industry averages of 4.72% and 5.55%, respectively.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended November 30, 2023, HELE's net sales revenue and adjusted operating income stood at $549.62 million and $89.81 million, respectively. Moreover, its adjusted EBITDA stood at $97.82 million.
For the same quarter, its adjusted income increased marginally year-over-year to $66.39 million, while adjusted EPS increased 1.5% from the prior-year quarter to $2.79.
Street expects HELE's revenue and EPS for the fiscal first quarter ending May 2024 to increase 1.6% and 7.6% year-over-year to $482.13 million and $2.09, respectively.
The company surpassed consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
The stock has gained 16.3% over the past year to close the last trading session at $110.72. Over the past nine months, it has gained 2.5%.
HELE's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its positive prospects. The stock has an overall B rating, equating to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
HELE has a B grade for Growth, Value, and Quality. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-goods/">Consumer Goods</a> industry, it is ranked #11 out of 50 stocks.
To see additional POWR Ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment for HELE, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HELE/">click here</a>.
Stock #2: Virco Mfg. Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VIRC/">VIRC</a>)
VIRC designs, produces, and distributes furniture in the U.S. The company manufactures an assortment of products, including mobile tables, mobile storage equipment, desks, technology tables, chairs, activity tables, folding chairs, and folding tables. 
On February 27, VIRC declared a cash dividend of $0.02 per share of common stock for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, payable to shareholders on April 10. Its annualized dividend of $0.04 per share translates to a dividend yield of 0.36% on the current share price.
In addition, the board authorized an open-market share repurchase program of up to $5 million. In combination with share price appreciation, these actions will re-establish the balanced portfolio of shareholder returns that allows individual shareholders to choose the return that allows shareholders to share in the benefits of current income plus capital appreciation.
VIRC's trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 1.76x is 121.5% higher than the industry average of 0.80x. Its trailing-12-month gross profit and net income margins of 42.59% and 10.68% are 39.4% and 81.2% higher than the industry averages of 30.55% and 5.89%, respectively.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended October 31, 2023, VIRC's net sales and gross profit increased 8.9% and 24.2% year-over-year to $84.25 million and $38.21 million, respectively.
For the same quarter, its net income and net income per common share stood at $10.16 million and $0.62, up 29% and 29.2% from the prior-year quarter, respectively. As of October 31, 2023, VIRC's total current assets amounted to $98.84 million, compared to $89.55 million as of October 31, 2022.
Street expects VIRC's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending January 2025 to increase 8.1% and 27.4% year-over-year to $289 million and $1.72, respectively. The company surpassed consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters and consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 184.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $11.26. Over the past nine months, it has gained 170%.
VIRC's POWR Ratings reflect this promising outlook. It has an overall rating of B, which indicates Buy in our proprietary rating system.
VIRC has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Value, Momentum, and Quality. Within the same industry, it is ranked #10.
For VIRC's other ratings (Growth and Stability), <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VIRC/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: Henkel AG &amp; Co. KGaA (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HENKY/">HENKY</a>)
Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, HENKY engages in adhesive technologies and beauty care, and laundry and home care businesses worldwide. It operates in two segments: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. 
On March 25, HENKY and Adobe expanded their partnership to advance HENKY's content supply chain with the power of generative AI and deliver personalization at scale across the company's global brand portfolio. For this purpose, the Adobe Firefly and Adobe Experience Cloud solutions will be used in HENKY's digital business platform, RAQN.
Its annualized dividend of $0.50 per share translates to a dividend yield of 2.77% on the current share price. Its four-year average yield is 2.70%. Over the past five years, HENKY's dividend payments have grown at a 3.5% CAGR.
HENKY's trailing-12-month cash from operations of $3.59 billion is 310.4% higher than the industry average of $875.53 million. Its trailing-12-month net income and levered FCF margins of 6.13% and 13.96% are 20.7% and 169.6% higher than the industry averages of 5.07% and 5.18%, respectively.
For the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2023, HENKY's sales stood at €21.51 billion ($23.13 billion), while gross profit increased 3.1% year-over-year to €9.66 billion ($10.39 billion). Moreover, its free cash flow increased 298.6% from the previous year to €2.60 billion ($2.80 billion).
For the same year, its net income attributable to shareholders of HENKY and earnings per ordinary share stood at €1.32 billion ($1.42 billion) and €3.13, up 4.7% and 6.8% from the year-ago value, respectively.
Street expects HENKY's revenue for the fiscal first quarter that ended March 2024 to be $5.67 billion. The company surpassed consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 14.8% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $18.03. Over the past month, it has gained 4.8%.
HENKY's robust prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall A rating, equating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
HENKY has an A grade for Stability and a B for Growth, Value, and Quality. It is ranked #3 within the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HENKY/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings for HENKY (Momentum and Sentiment).
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HENKY shares were unchanged in premarket trading Wednesday. Year-to-date, HENKY has declined -0.11%, versus a 9.50% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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