Helios Technologies, Inc. - Common Stock (HLIO)

Motion control and electronic systems manufacturer Helios Technologies (NYSE:HLIO) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.4% year on year to $212.5 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($211.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 7.2% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.59 per share was 17.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Motion control and electronic systems manufacturer Helios Technologies (NYSE:HLIO) will be reporting results this Monday after the bell. Here’s what to look for.

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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the second quarter (2025) earnings season got off to a strong start. Quarterly earnings reports released during the week exceeded Wall Street's expectations, fueling investor confidence. Around 50 S&P 500 components reported, with 88% of those exceeding analysts' expectations, FactSet data revealed. 

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how gas and liquid handling stocks fared in Q1, starting with Helios (NYSE:HLIO).

Shares of motion control and electronic systems manufacturer Helios Technologies (NYSE:HLIO) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after the stock gave back some of its recent gains, likely as investors engaged in profit-taking following a strong rally over the past several weeks. The motion and electronic controls technology company did not release any specific negative news to account for the drop. However, the stock had experienced a significant run-up since late June, and such pullbacks can occur as traders lock in profits. While there were no fresh catalysts, investors may also be weighing previously highlighted risks. The company has noted potential headwinds from an estimated $15 million in tariffs during the second half of 2025 and faces continued softness in its agricultural and industrial end markets. The morning's decline could reflect a combination of technical selling and ongoing investor caution regarding these known challenges.

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