E.l.f. Beauty Beats Estimates, Raises Full-Year Outlook

The Oakland-based cosmetics company reported fiscal second-quarter results that topped analyst estimates for both earnings and revenue.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Economic Indicators

E.l.f. Beauty Beats Estimates, Raises Full-Year Outlook

E.l.f. Beauty Inc. reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $30 million, or 50 cents per share, with revenue of $520.8 million. Adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share exceeded the Zacks analyst average estimate of 62 cents per share.

Why it matters

The results show stronger-than-expected performance against analyst forecasts for the company's quarter. The company also issued full-year guidance that sets expectations for the remainder of its fiscal year.

Adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share beat the Zacks average estimate of 62 cents, and revenue of $520.8 million exceeded the $472.9 million consensus. The report does not detail the specific one-time gains and costs excluded from adjusted results.

The players

E.l.f. Beauty Inc.

A cosmetics company based in Oakland, California, known for affordable beauty products sold through mass retailers.

The details

E.l.f. Beauty Inc., headquartered in Oakland, California, reported net income of $30 million for its fiscal second quarter. The company also projected full-year earnings of $3.82 to $3.86 per share and revenue of $2 billion to $2.03 billion.

Fiscal second quarter results were reported on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Full-year earnings and revenue guidance was issued with the quarterly report.

Market Landscape

E.l.f. Beauty's results exceeded Zacks analyst averages on both earnings and revenue, marking a quarter that outpaced market expectations. The company's raised trajectory positions it ahead of consensus forecasts for the period.

Consumers buying E.l.f. Beauty products may see the company's continued growth reflected in product availability through its mass-retail channels. The extraction does not indicate any changes to pricing or product lines.

The takeaway

Revenue and earnings that beat consensus can signal stronger demand for consumer beauty products than analysts anticipated. Readers tracking the cosmetics sector can compare guidance against future quarterly results to judge whether the outlook holds.