Update shared on06 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 5.57%Helios Technologies' consensus price target has been raised to $60.60 as analysts cite strong self-help initiatives under new leadership, early signs of core market stabilization, and a more disciplined strategic focus, outweighing manageable near-term margin headwinds.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts point to emerging self-help initiatives under the new CEO, including more rigorous portfolio and operational reviews, as key drivers for potential outperformance.
- Early signs of stabilization and bottoming across Helios Technologies’ core industrial end markets lend confidence to the outlook, with some markets beginning to show improvement.
- Management's refocused go-to-market approach and enhanced strategic oversight are viewed as supportive for a sustained share re-rating.
- Evidence from recent investor meetings and conferences suggests increased internal discipline and a revitalized company strategy are underway.
- Near-term margin headwinds from excess capacity are acknowledged, but seen as manageable given the company’s evolving self-help story and overall cyclical recovery.
What's in the News
- Michael Connaway appointed as incoming CFO, bringing extensive experience from Aviat Networks, GE, ABB, and Honeywell.
- Raised full-year 2025 earnings guidance, with total net sales expected between $810 million and $830 million, up from previous guidance.
- Completed repurchase of 200,000 shares for $6.46 million, representing 0.6% of shares outstanding.
- Launched two new electronics products: Atlas Connect Gateway (remote diagnostics and connectivity) and High Current Power Distribution Module (rugged, high-current applications).
- Dropped from multiple Russell growth indexes, including the Russell 2000, 2500, 3000, and related benchmark indices.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Helios Technologies
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from $57.40 to $60.60.
- The Future P/E for Helios Technologies has risen from 24.68x to 26.04x.
- The Discount Rate for Helios Technologies remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 8.56% to 8.54%.
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