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Helios Technologies, Inc.
$2.5B
Market Cap
37.7
P/E
1.92
PEG
4.1%
ROCE
5.4%
ROE
0.39
D/E
7.9%
OPM
-20.2%
% from 52W High
65
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Helios Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides engineered motion control and electronic controls technology solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

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Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Steve Cohen Point72 Asset Management 70.5K $4.6M 0.01% Mar 2026
Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 10.4K $673K 0.00% Mar 2026

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📊 MIXED Helios Q1 sales up 17% to $228M, EPS +82%, raises full-year outlook.
Revenue & Profitability
Q1 revenue of $228 million, up 17% year-over-year. Operating income of $30 million (+76%), adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.4% (+310 bps). Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.80, up 82%. Full-year guidance raised to sales of $840-$870 million and EPS of $2.70-$2.95. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage at 1.6x, a 1.1x improvement year-over-year.
Outlook
Management describes the demand environment as choppy but notes 12 consecutive months of double-digit order intake. Construction in the U.S. is strong, while agriculture shows signs of recovery in Europe and Asia but remains challenged in the U.S. Marine is still soft. Tariff uncertainty, rising fuel and energy costs, and geopolitical tensions are key headwinds.
Growth Drivers
Growth is driven by new product launches (thermal management for data centers, QMEH valve, next-gen displays), go-to-market improvements, and share gains in construction and Asia. Electronics segment is outperforming, supported by a large OEM customer. Hydraulics benefits from infrastructure investments and channel inventory normalization.
Balance Sheet & CapEx
Not quantified but management guided for higher CapEx in 2026 to invest in automation, replacement of old equipment, and data center capabilities within Faster. The balance sheet is strong, allowing continued organic investment alongside shareholder returns.
Margins
Q1 gross margin expanded 220 bps to 32.8%, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 310 bps to 20.4%. Full-year adjusted EBITDA margin is guided at 19.5%-21%, implying ~100 bps year-over-year improvement. Margin expansion stems from volume leverage, favorable mix, operational initiatives, and cost discipline, partially offset by tariff and energy costs.
Key Risks
Management flagged: uncertain tariff landscape, inflationary pressure on fuel and energy costs, geopolitical tensions, and slower recovery in cyclical markets (agriculture, marine). Potential second-half moderation due to tougher comps and seasonality. IEEPA tariff refunds are uncertain and not included in guidance.
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Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-08-11
Q2 delivered strong sales and margin expansion, with double-digit growth in both hydraulics and electronics. Raised full-year outlook reflects robust order trends, record cash flow, and continued operational execution, positioning for the highest annual sales in company history.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-05-12
Delivered record Q1 sales and cash flow, raised full-year outlook, and expanded margins across both segments. Strong execution of strategic initiatives, robust new product launches, and disciplined capital allocation position the company for continued growth.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2026-03-03
Delivered strong Q4 and full-year growth, with record free cash flow and margin expansion. 2026 guidance anticipates continued sales and earnings growth, driven by new product launches and operational discipline, despite macroeconomic and supply chain uncertainties.
Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-11-04
Q3 2025 saw 13% sales growth, record electronics results, and margin expansion, with strong cash flow and reduced leverage. Portfolio was streamlined, guidance raised for year-end, and momentum is expected to continue into 2026, supported by innovation and market share gains.
Q2 2025 Q2 2025 2025-08-05
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Fair Value = Σ(FCFt / (1+WACC)t) + Terminal Value. Terminal Value uses the Gordon Growth Model: FCF5 × (1+g) / (WACC−g). Default WACC: 10% (US risk-free ~4.5%, equity risk premium ~5.5%). Default terminal growth: 3% (long-run US nominal GDP proxy).

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