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    e.l.f. Beauty’s (ELF) European Expansion And Strong Results Shift The Investment Narrative

    Simply Wall St·05/30/2025 04:09:33
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    • e.l.f. Beauty reported fourth quarter sales of US$332.65 million and net income of US$28.25 million, both higher year-over-year, and announced full-year sales of US$1.31 billion with a net income of US$112.09 million for the year ended March 31, 2025.
    • The company expanded e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. SKIN into The Netherlands and Belgium through major retail partners, underscoring ongoing international growth, non-US net sales grew very large year-over-year and now make up a significant portion of total sales.
    • Let's explore how e.l.f. Beauty's strong quarterly financials and European expansion could reshape its investment outlook.

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    e.l.f. Beauty Investment Narrative Recap

    Owning e.l.f. Beauty shares means believing in its ability to sustain growth through both US and international expansion, while managing competitive pressures and legal overhangs. The recent quarterly results reinforce sales momentum, but the full-year dip in net income highlights ongoing margin or cost challenges; this news may not materially sway the most important short-term catalyst, which is ongoing international growth, while the biggest risk remains the pending class action lawsuit over financial disclosures.

    Of the recent announcements, e.l.f. Beauty’s expansion into The Netherlands and Belgium is especially relevant, as it demonstrates the company’s commitment to deepening its reach outside the US. Non-US markets now account for a greater share of revenue, reinforcing the role of international growth as a near-term catalyst for the business.

    However, investors should also keep in mind the ongoing class action lawsuit and the uncertainties it could introduce should...

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    NYSE:ELF Community Fair Values as at May 2025
    NYSE:ELF Community Fair Values as at May 2025

    Sixteen private investors in the Simply Wall St Community offer fair value estimates for e.l.f. Beauty ranging from US$47.77 to US$251.03 per share. While expectations for international sales expansion run high, keep in mind real risks remain, read further to see how other investors are weighing these factors.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.