Helen of Troy Limited reported excellent first quarter results with a consolidated net sales growth of 11.8% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 22.8%. The Health & Home segment led the way with sales growth of 29%.
Consolidated net sales revenue increased by 11.8%, driven by a 15.7% increase in Leadership Brand net sales.
GAAP operating income was $57.0 million, representing 13.5% of net sales, compared to $47.2 million, or 12.5% of net sales, for the same period last year.
GAAP diluted EPS was $2.37, compared to $1.61 for the same period last year.
Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $92.8 million, compared to $15.7 million for the same period last year.
Due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and related consumer and business uncertainty, the Company is not providing an Outlook for fiscal 2021 at this time.