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ELF expects the gross margin to rebound in the second half of FY26 as tariffs ease, pricing holds and product mix improves.
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
e.l.f. Beauty's value-driven growth faces off against Estee Lauder's recovery strategy as both adapt to shifting beauty demand.
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) concluded the recent trading session at $79.76, signifying a +1.66% move from its prior day's close.
e.l.f. Beauty's $1 price hike helps drive 14% y/y sales growth in Q2, showing pricing power as tariffs pressure margins through fiscal 2026.
e.l.f. Beauty faces temporary shipment and margin headwinds, but revenue and margin growth should accelerate beyond this fiscal year. ELF benefits from market share gains, price increases, U.S. shelf expansion, and a long international growth runway, especially with upcoming launches and the Rhode acquisition. Margins are pressured by tariffs and elevated SG&A, but mitigation efforts, price hikes, and Rhode's higher margins should drive recovery and operating leverage.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
e.l.f. Beauty's brand-led innovation drives 14% sales growth in Q2 FY26, beats mass beauty and gains share as Rhode and Power Grip fuel momentum.
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) reached $76.36 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.09% change compared to its last close.
ELF slides nearly 38% as tariffs, softer growth and rising costs squeeze margins, raising questions about the stock's setup heading into 2026.