Helios Technologies, Inc.

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Compared against the same quarter a year earlier, not against an analyst forecast. A “beat” or “miss” needs a consensus estimate, which is licensed data we do not carry — and getting it wrong is worse than leaving it out.

What management said

“We delivered a record third quarter, with sales above the high end of our outlook and adjusted earnings exceeding expectations. Both Hydraulics and Electronics contributed to the performance, demonstrating the breadth of our growth and the effectiveness of our customer-focused commercial strategy. Our order book provides solid visibility as we enter the fourth quarter, while our teams continue to execute through persistent inflationary pressures and a dynamic supply environment. This consistent performance reflects the progress we have made strengthening the business and our ability to deliver profitable growth as comparisons become more demanding,”

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What Helios Technologies, Inc. does

Helios Technologies is a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, providing premium products that ensure safety, reliability, and seamless connectivity to diverse end markets including agriculture, construction, data centers, energy, health and wellness, industrial, marine, material handling, and recreational vehicles. Helios sells its products to customers in over 80 countries around the world. Its strategy is to be a diversified, customer-centric global enterprise distinguished by innovation, operational speed, and a high-performance culture. The Company has paid a cash dividend to its shareholders every quarter since becoming a public company in 1997.

The company’s own description, as it appears at the foot of the release.