| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 479.37 | 35.5% |
| Total Income | 479.37 | 35.5% |
| Expenditure | 376.93 | 23.6% |
| PBT | 94.30 | 84.5% |
| Net Profit | 66.60 | 99.9% |
| OPM | 21.37% | 7.60pp |
| NPM | 13.89% | 4.48pp |
| EPS | 1.13 | 91.5% |
e.l.f. Beauty Announces Q1 FY27 Results with 36% Net Sales Growth and Raises Fiscal 2027 Outlook
06 Aug 2026 · 6 Aug, 1:52 am
Summary
e.l.f. Beauty announced strong first quarter fiscal 2027 results, with net sales increasing by 36% year-over-year to $479.4 million, extending its streak of consecutive quarterly growth to 30 periods. The company reported a significant increase in gross margin to 83% and a 93% surge in Adjusted EBITDA to $168.2 million. Driven by this momentum, e.l.f. Beauty has raised its fiscal 2027 outlook, now projecting net sales growth of 18% to 20%, up from the prior guidance of 12% to 14%.
Key Highlights
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For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, e.l.f. Beauty delivered 36% net sales growth, reaching $479.4 million.
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This marks the 30th consecutive quarter, or over seven continuous years, of net sales growth for the company.
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Gross margin increased approximately 1,400 basis points to 83%, benefiting from tariff refunds, pricing, and lower tariff rates.
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Adjusted EBITDA was $168.2 million, representing a 93% year-over-year increase and 35% of net sales.
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Net income on a GAAP basis was $66.6 million, with adjusted net income at $104.6 million.
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Diluted earnings per share was $1.12 on a GAAP basis, and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.75.
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The company raised its fiscal 2027 outlook, now expecting 18% to 20% year-over-year net sales growth, up from the previous 12% to 14% forecast.
Management Comments
Tarang Amin
I’m proud of the e.l.f. Beauty team for achieving another quarter of industry-leading results. In Q1, we delivered 36% net sales growth, marking our 30th consecutive quarter – over seven continuous years – of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands. With the momentum we’re seeing, we’re raising our fiscal 2027 outlook to 18 to 20 percent net sales growth from 12 to 14 percent previously.
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