e.l.f. Beauty stock stays in focus after higher fiscal 2027 outlook

Published on 11/06/2026 at 22:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

e.l.f. Beauty stock remains in focus after strong fiscal second-quarter results. Management raised its full-year outlook.

Quarterly growth and higher outlook

Second-quarter net sales rose 51 percent to 520.8 million US dollars.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached 1.21 US dollars, while adjusted EBITDA increased 86 percent.
Management raised its fiscal 2027 sales and earnings outlook after the September quarter.

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e.l.f. Beauty reported strong results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and raised its fiscal 2027 outlook. The company published the figures on Wednesday, November 4, in an e.l.f. Beauty investor release.

Sales momentum extends into fiscal Q2

Net sales rose 51 percent year over year to 520.8 million US dollars. The company cited strength across retailer and e-commerce channels in the United States and internationally.

GAAP net income reached 30.0 million US dollars, compared with 3.0 million US dollars a year earlier. Adjusted net income was 72.7 million US dollars, and adjusted diluted earnings per share came to 1.21 US dollars versus 0.68 US dollars in the prior-year quarter.

Rhode adjustment affects comparison

Adjusted EBITDA increased 86 percent to 123.4 million US dollars, equal to 24 percent of sales. The adjusted figures exclude several items, including a 17.7 million US dollar fair-value adjustment related to contingent consideration from the rhode acquisition, as well as stock-based compensation and other non-recurring items.

Higher targets set for fiscal 2027

e.l.f. Beauty now expects fiscal 2027 net sales of 2.003 billion to 2.029 billion US dollars, compared with a previous range of 1.938 billion to 1.968 billion US dollars. Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to 421 million to 427 million US dollars from 401 million to 407 million US dollars.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share is now expected to range from 3.82 to 3.86 US dollars, up from 3.50 to 3.55 US dollars previously. The company also raised its adjusted net income outlook to 231 million to 233 million US dollars from 212 million to 215 million US dollars.

The real-time quote of e.l.f. Beauty stock traded at 104.20 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 22:05 CET on Friday, November 6.