Hydro Flask is owned by Helen of Troy (the United States, NASDAQ: HELE), which acquired the brand on 18 March 2016 for $210 million.[1][2] Hydro Flask was founded in 2009 in Bend, Oregon and was independent until 2016.
Hydro Flask makes vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottles, founded in Oregon in 2009. It became a cultural marker among American teenagers in the late 2010s in a way its competitors did not. Helen of Troy acquired it in 2016 for $210 million.
Helen of Troy acquired Hydro Flask for about $210 million. The insulated bottle became a cultural marker among American teenagers within a few years of the purchase, which the buyer could not have planned for.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hydro Flask?
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The parent company of Hydro Flask is Helen of Troy, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Hydro Flask American?
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Yes. Hydro Flask originated in the United States in 2009 and its owner, Helen of Troy, is also headquartered in the United States.
When did Helen of Troy buy Hydro Flask?
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Helen of Troy completed its acquisition of Hydro Flask on 18 March 2016, after announcing the deal on 18 March 2016. The deal was valued at $210 million (enterprise value).
Who owned Hydro Flask before Helen of Troy?
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Hydro Flask was an independent company from its founding in 2009 in Bend, Oregon until Helen of Troy acquired it in 2016.
Is Hydro Flask still owned by Helen of Troy?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Hydro Flask is still owned by Helen of Troy. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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