Vanguard Capital Management Discloses New 5.04% Stake in Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing a new 5.04% ownership stake in Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE). The filing indicates that Vanguard now beneficially owns 1,163,788 shares of the company's common stock. Of this total, the investment adviser reports sole dispositive power over all 1,163,788 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 156,924 shares. The position was established as of the event date on March 31, 2026. This filing represents an increase from a previous ownership level of 0.00%, marking a significant new institutional position for the firm. The filing clarifies that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. The reported holdings include shares managed by various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, under a disaggregated reporting structure.