e.l.f. Beauty's $320M Trading Volume Ranks 340th as $1B Rhode Acquisition Expands Portfolio

On September 5, 2025, e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) recorded a trading volume of $0.32 billion, ranking 340th among listed companies. The stock closed with a 0.19% gain, driven by a high-profile corporate milestone and broader market dynamics.

The New York Stock Exchange highlighted e.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s cosmetics brand, rhode, as a key event. The deal, celebrated with an Opening Bell ceremony on the NYSE floor, expanded the company’s portfolio to six brands. Analysts noted the strategic move could enhance market share in the fast-growing direct-to-consumer beauty sector.

Market participants remain focused on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision, with expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut priced into assets. The August jobs report, showing 75,000 nonfarm payrolls, added to the anticipation of accommodative monetary policy, influencing risk appetite across equities.

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