Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of share repurchase activity

The following table summarizes our share repurchase activity for the periods shown:

	Three Months Ended November 30,				Nine Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	2019		2018		2019		2018
Common stock repurchased on the open market:
Number of shares	—		813,696		—		1,220,721
Aggregate value of shares	$	—	$	100,000	$	—	$	137,067
Average price per share	$	—	$	122.90	$	—	$	112.28
Common stock received in connection with share-based compensation:
Number of shares	6,509		1,398		77,067		58,470
Aggregate value of shares	$	1,002	$	175	$	10,133	$	5,348
Average price per share	$	153.88	$	125.03	$	131.48	$	91.47