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E.l.f. Beauty reported a 51% surge in second-quarter sales to $520.8 million, raising full-year guidance for net sales, EBITDA, and earnings, signaling strong demand and growth confidence.

E.l.f. Beauty Sales Jump 51% as Full-Year Guidance Raised

E.l.f. Beauty’s second-quarter net sales rose 51% to $520.8 million, driven by broad-based performance across its portfolio, including 165% year-over-year growth in international sales. The company raised full-year net sales guidance to $2 billion–$2.03 billion, up from $1.94 billion–$1.97 billion. Adjusted EBITDA guidance also increased to $421 million–$427 million, compared to $401 million–$407 million previously. Net income for the quarter reached $30.03 million, or 50 cents per share, up from $3 million, or 5 cents per share, the year prior. International sales now account for 25% of total business, with $1.1 million in tariff refunds recognized in the quarter. The company expects $55 million annually in tariff refunds, providing financial flexibility for pricing and marketing.

The growth underscores E.l.f.’s diversified strategy, with strong results from its Rhode skincare brand and expanded presence on TikTok Shop. The raised guidance reflects confidence in sustaining momentum through holiday season sales and reinvesting tariff refunds. Competitors, particularly TikTok Shop sellers, now face intensified competition from E.l.f.’s No. 2 brand status. Investors and shareholders are directly impacted by the revised guidance, which could influence stock valuation. Customers and partners benefit from expanded retail and e-commerce channels, while the company’s gross margin increased 1.6% during the quarter, partly due to a 0.3% tariff refund benefit.

E.l.f. Beauty’s broad-based growth across all brands and channels highlights its market adaptability. The company plans to fully reinvest tariff refund benefits into pricing and marketing, while continuing to monitor international market growth and TikTok Shop performance. However, the sustainability of international expansion and competitive positioning on TikTok Shop remain key uncertainties.

E.l.f. Beauty expects high sales through the holiday season and plans to reinvest tariff refund benefits into pricing and marketing. The company will continue to monitor international market growth and its performance on TikTok Shop.

E.l.f. Beauty’s 51% sales growth and revised guidance reflect strong performance and confidence in future earnings, but international expansion and TikTok Shop competition remain critical challenges.

Topics: Beauty Industry, Market Trends, EBITDA Growth, International Expansion, TikTok Shop, Financial Performance, Tariff Refunds, Consumer Goods

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Source: CNBC