e.l.f. Beauty Raises Fiscal 2027 Sales Outlook After Quarterly Net Sales Rose 51%
e.l.f. Beauty reported results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2026, with quarterly net sales up 51% to $520.8 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.50, compared with $0.05 a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2027 outlook, with net sales now expected to grow 22-24%, up from 18-20%, which gives shareholders a higher expected sales and profit range than before.
Key points
- Q2 net sales rose 51% to $520.8 million; GAAP diluted EPS was $0.50 versus $0.05, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.21 versus $0.68.
- Fiscal 2027 net sales outlook raised to $2,003-2,029 million from $1,938-1,968 million; adjusted diluted EPS outlook raised to $3.82-3.86 from $3.50-3.55.
- Q2 included a $17.7 million fair value charge tied to rhode contingent consideration, driven by rhode's revenue outperformance against earnout thresholds.
- As of September 30, 2026, cash and equivalents were $350.8 million and total debt was $826.7 million.
The filing
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