e.l.f. Beauty Acquires Rhode, Unlocking $200 Million Growth Potential
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 26 Jan 26
Source: Fool
e.l.f. Beauty's stock fell 5.31% as it crossed below the 5-day SMA, reflecting a challenging trading session.
The recent acquisition of Rhode, a premium skincare brand with over $200 million in sales, is expected to enhance e.l.f. Beauty's market presence and drive future revenue growth. This strategic move aligns with e.l.f.'s ongoing efforts to capture market share in the cosmetics industry, particularly through influencer marketing and strong distribution networks at retailers like Target and Ulta Beauty.
Despite the stock's decline, e.l.f. Beauty's long-term growth prospects remain strong, bolstered by its acquisition strategy and the anticipated revenue boost from Rhode, indicating a compelling investment opportunity.
Analyst Views on ELF
Wall Street analysts forecast ELF stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ELF is 117.50 USD with a low forecast of 85.00 USD and a high forecast of 136.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 85.030
Low
85.00
Averages
117.50
High
136.00
Current: 85.030
Low
85.00
Averages
117.50
High
136.00
About ELF
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is a multi-brand beauty company. The Company offers inclusive, accessible, clean, vegan, and cruelty-free cosmetics and skincare products. The Company's family of brands includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, Naturium, Well People, Keys Soulcare, and rhode. Its e.l.f. SKIN is an ingredient-focused, dermatologist-developed formulas for every eye, lip and face. The Company operates across beauty categories including eye, lip, and face makeup, beauty tools and accessories, and skincare products. Its color cosmetics and skin care products are broadly sold through food, drug, and mass channels, as well as through department stores and direct and specialty channels. The Company sells its products with retailers in the United States, as well as internationally. It also sells its products online through its own direct e-commerce channels, as well as through other e-commerce Websites.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
