E.l.f. Beauty Ranks 340th in Trading Activity as 0.5 Gain Defies Profit Slump Amid Tariff Challenges

On August 6, 2025, E.l.f. Beauty (ELF) closed with a 0.50% gain, trading at a volume of $0.34 billion, a 37.08% increase from the prior day. The stock ranked 340th in trading activity across the market. The cosmetics firm reported a 30% year-over-year decline in net income for its fiscal first quarter, driven by the impact of new tariffs on Chinese imports. The company sources approximately 75% of its products from China, and the ongoing uncertainty around tariff policies has led to a lack of full-year revenue guidance. CEO Tarang Amin highlighted the volatility in the macroeconomic environment and the challenges of pricing strategies amid inflation and trade pressures.

E.l.f. Beauty has implemented a $1 price increase to mitigate tariff-related costs and is focusing on expanding international markets and diversifying its supply chain. Despite the profit decline, the company outperformed Wall Street expectations for both revenue and adjusted earnings. Sales grew 9% year-over-year to $354 million, though this marked the second consecutive quarter of single-digit growth. Amin acknowledged the broader cooling of the beauty sector but emphasized the company’s ability to capture market share through product innovation and strategic acquisitions, including the pending launch of Rhode in Sephora stores.

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