e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) just gave investors a reason to smile. The cosmetics company reported fiscal fourth-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell that beat analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Shares jumped more than 7% in extended trading.
e.l.f. Beauty Crushes Q4 Estimates, Stock Jumps 7% After Hours
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The cosmetics company beat earnings and revenue expectations, but its guidance for next year fell short of analyst forecasts.
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The Numbers
e.l.f. posted quarterly earnings of 32 cents per share, three cents ahead of the 29-cent consensus. Revenue came in at $449.29 million, well above the Street's $422.93 million forecast and a 35% increase from $332.65 million a year ago. The company said growth was driven by strength in both retailer and e-commerce channels, in the U.S. and internationally.
Gross margin expanded by about 140 basis points to 73%, helped by pricing actions that partially offset higher tariffs.
CEO's Take
“Fiscal 26 marked our seventh consecutive year of net sales and market share growth — a track record that reflects the strength of our team, strategy and portfolio of brands,” said CEO Tarang Amin. He noted that all five of e.l.f.'s brands grew this year, with rhode and Naturium delivering “particularly strong results.” Amin added: “The whitespace opportunity in front of us across brands, categories, and geographies gives us great confidence in the runway ahead.”
Looking Ahead
For fiscal 2027, e.l.f. expects adjusted earnings of $3.27 to $3.32 per share, below the $3.62 analysts were looking for. Revenue is forecast between $1.835 billion and $1.865 billion, versus the $1.866 billion consensus. The guidance suggests the company expects growth to continue, but at a slightly slower pace than Wall Street had hoped.
Shares of e.l.f. Beauty were up 7.39% to $54.47 in Wednesday's extended trading session.
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