Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) Stock Price & Analysis
Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) closed at USD 67.65 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 0.18% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 67.53; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 67.37–68.18 on volume of 188,753 shares. Market capitalization is $2.23B, with a 52-week range of USD 49–95.05 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
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Key facts (HLIO)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 4, 2026): revenue $891M, net income $71.4M (8.0% margin), free cash flow $107M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 31.2x (avg 40.9x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 16.5x, net debt $264M.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 91.83 (range 78–110).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +19.8% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y -23.1% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.76, revenue estimate $220M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (HLIO)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $869M | $885M | $836M | $806M | $839M | $891M |
| Gross profit | $313M | $299M | $262M | $252M | $271M | — |
| Operating income | $149M | $137M | $79.9M | $81.8M | $66.0M | $89.4M |
| Net income | $105M | $98.4M | $37.5M | $39.0M | $48.4M | $71.4M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.22 | $3.02 | $1.14 | $1.17 | $1.45 | — |
| Free cash flow | $86.3M | $78.0M | $49.6M | $95.1M | $104M | $107M |
| Gross margin | 36.0% | 33.7% | 31.3% | 31.3% | 32.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 17.2% | 15.5% | 9.6% | 10.2% | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Net margin | 12.0% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 8.0% |
| Revenue growth | +66.2% | +1.9% | -5.6% | -3.6% | +4.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $28.5M | $43.7M | $32.4M | $44.1M | $73.0M | — |
| Total debt | $446M | $447M | $525M | $451M | $368M | — |
Fiscal years end Jan. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 4, 2026) (HLIO)
P/E 31.2x · P/S 2.5x · EV/EBITDA 16.5x · EV/Sales 2.8x · P/FCF 20.9x · P/B 2.4x · FCF yield 4.80% · Earnings yield 3.20% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.58% · Net debt $264M · EV $2.49B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jan 2026 44.6x, Dec 2024 38.1x, Dec 2023 39.9x.
Analysts (HLIO)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 91.83 (low 78, high 110).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Stifel | Target raised | Buy | $93 → $95 |
| 2026-08-12 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $100 → $110 |
| 2026-07-20 | Stifel | Target raised | Buy | $89 → $93 |
| 2026-07-13 | Keybanc | Target raised | Overweight | $85 → $95 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HLIO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +19.8% | -23.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | +19.8% | -5.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 37.6% | 39.9% |
| Max drawdown | -28.5% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -75.3% (Nov 2021→Apr 2025) |
HLIO earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.88 | $0.80 | Beat +10.0% | -2.8% |
| May 11, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.80 | $0.69 | Beat +15.9% | +13.7% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.81 | $0.72 | Beat +12.5% | -0.4% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.72 | $0.66 | Beat +9.1% | +0.7% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +35.8% |
| May 6, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +5.1% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +7.3% |
| Nov 5, 2024 | — | — | — | — | +14.9% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
HLIO recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 8-K | Other material event “On September 28, 2026, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing a $0.12 per share cash dividend on its common stock, payable on October 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 13, 2026.” |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jul 4, 2026 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Schedule 13G | Vanguard Portfolio Management: 5.0% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
HLIO company outlook (results filed Aug 10, 2026)
- “Outlook • Grew 2Q26 sales to $232 million, up 9% over prior year period or 16% growth on a pro-forma basis for divestiture and foreign exchange (FX) impact;”
- “Total dollars returned to shareholders over the last twelve months up 71% over prior period • Raising the FY2026 outlook - at midpoint implies the Company's highest annual sales in its history SARASOTA, FL, August 10, 2026 — Helios Technologies, Inc .”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
HLIO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.76 | $0.69 | +9.4% | $219.9M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.74 | $0.64 | +15.2% | $214.4M | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.18 | $2.94 | +8.2% | $894.6M | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.54 | $3.36 | +5.6% | $944.2M | 5 |
HLIO options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.0% (±$7.43) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±10.1% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 52.2% | ±11.0% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 44.3% | ±13.7% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 141 | 43.0% | ±21.7% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 231 | 42.6% | ±27.3% |
30-day implied volatility 48.8% vs 26.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC)
| Price | USD 67.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.18% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 67.53 |
| Open | USD 68.89 |
| Day Range | USD 67.37 – 68.18 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 49 – 95.05 |
| Volume | 188,753 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.23B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HLIO)
Nexqual's technical model rates HLIO "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.36 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 69.94) |
| MACD | -0.86 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HLIO)
Wall Street analysts rate HLIO "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 91.83 (range USD 78–110), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 91.83 |
| High Target | USD 110 |
| Low Target | USD 78 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (HLIO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.76 |
| Revenue Estimate | $219.88M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.88 vs est 0.8 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.8 vs est 0.69 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.81 vs est 0.72 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.72 vs est 0.66 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HLIO)
| Total Revenue | $891.30M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +9.10% |
| Gross Margin | +33.58% |
| Operating Margin | +14.02% |
| Profit Margin | +8.01% |
| ROE | +7.68% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.37 |
| Current Ratio | 2.74 |
| Total Cash | $68.00M |
| Total Debt | $350.60M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $106.90M (12.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HLIO)
Nexqual rates Helios Technologies, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.1% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 34%, operating 10% (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $68M cash and investments vs $332M debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $107M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), 12% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 4.7% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (HLIO)
| Insider Ownership | +1.40% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.47% |
| Shares Outstanding | 32.95M |
| Float | 32.79M |
| Short % of Float | +3.37% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
Leadership (HLIO)
Helios Technologies, Inc. is led by Sean Bagan, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Sean Bagan |
|---|---|
| CFO & EVP | Jeremy Evans |
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | Marc A. Greenberg |
| President of Hydraulics - FCT | Matteo Arduini |
| President of Hydraulics - MCT | Rick Martich |
Major Backers & Investors (HLIO)
Notable institutional backers of Helios Technologies, Inc. include Sara-Bay Financial, Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Sara-Bay Financial | 3.47% |
| Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC | 3.29% |
| Invesco | 3.29% |
| Jennison Associates LLC | 2.97% |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | 2.79% |
| Conestoga Funds-Conestoga Small Cap Fund | 2.07% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 9.42% |
| BlackRock | 7.87% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.7% |
| Geode Capital | 2.97% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.
From Helios Technologies, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-03)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Balboa Water Group, including Joyonway, is the largest supplier of integrated end-to-end solutions for the therapy and wellness spa and bath markets and is the only supplier capable of providing the full spectrum of components, from controls and displays to pumps and jets.
- Established supplier relationships and manufacturing capabilities in precision machining, finishing, heat treatment and testing allow us to deliver best in class quality and market leading hydraulic control solutions.
- Our approach to making future acquisitions has evolved from lessons we have learned as an organization from our past acquisitions.
- We have developed a "Center of Excellence" operations strategy across the companies in our Electronics and Hydraulics segments.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Failure to comply with laws, regulations and policies, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and U.K. Anti-Bribery Act or other applicable anti-corruption legislation, could result in fines, criminal penalties and an adverse effect on our business.
- Our business is subject to a variety of governmental regulations that may restrict our business and may result in costs and penalties.
- Our operations are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, and we may face significant costs or liabilities associated with environmental, health and safety matters.
- Changes in tax rates, laws or regulations and the resolution of tax disputes could adversely impact our financial results.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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