ELFConsumer Defensive · Household & Personal ProductsThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $100 — +3.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 38 of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (88): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (12): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ELF, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $110 → $123 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $97 → $110 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $111 → $106 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $85 → $110 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $70 → $100 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | $113 → $121 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $68 → $90 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $94 → $111 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $50 → $65 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $80 → $89 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Upgrade | Outperform | $60 → $113 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ELF appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. returned −29.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 7% of US stocks
Cheaper than 9% of US stocks
Cheaper than 4% of US stocks
Cheaper than 3% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. has a market value of $5.7B and an enterprise value of $5.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter grew 35.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $59.6M, a 3.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.98.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $280.2M.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. spent $100.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 97.9×; forward P/E: 25.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. employs 849 people — $2.1M of revenue per employee.
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e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) closed the most recent trading session at $95.76, a decline of 4.32% from the prior trading day, which was a larger fall than the broader market experienced.
Why it matters — The share price fell more sharply than the overall market, which may be relevant to those tracking short-term performance of the stock.
An e.l.f. Beauty insider sold 5,512 shares at $110 per share, for a total transaction value of $606,320. The sale represented 4% of the equity stake the insider held prior to the filing.
Why it matters — ELF watchers would track insider activity, as a notable sale of a portion of an insider's stake may signal their perspective on the stock's valuation.
A Bloomberg Markets and Finance episode profiles e.l.f. Beauty, featuring CFO Mandy Fields and examining how chief financial officers now play a critical role in shaping corporate strategy and positioning organizations for future challenges.
Why it matters — The profile highlights e.l.f. Beauty's leadership and strategic direction, giving investors insight into how the company is positioning itself for future growth.
Bloomberg reports that quickly developing and launching new products has been a key driver of e.l.f. Beauty's rapid growth. Innovation is highlighted as an important ingredient in the company's success.
Why it matters — ELF watchers would note that the company's product-innovation pipeline is a core factor behind its growth momentum.
e.l.f. Beauty is expanding its skincare portfolio, which it views as a growth engine. Since 2022, the company has launched an in-house skincare line and acquired two skincare brands, most recently Hailey Bieber's Rhode for $1 billion in 2025.
Why it matters — A watcher would care because skincare is being positioned as a key growth driver for e.l.f., marking a strategic expansion beyond its color cosmetics roots with significant acquisitions.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $100, with estimates ranging from $65 to $123. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. 38 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 11 Sept 2026, e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. ranks 38 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +3.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. 38 out of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ELF are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $65 to $123 over the next 12 months.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. returned -29.8% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Sept 2026): "e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note". e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) closed the most recent trading session at $95.76, a decline of 4.32% from the prior trading day, which was a larger fall than the broader market experienced.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is a multi-brand beauty company that develops and markets cosmetics and skincare products for everyday consumers. Its portfolio includes makeup and skin care offerings across the eye, lip, face, and skin categories, alongside related beauty accessories and tools. The company emphasizes accessible, inclusive products and serves customers through direct-to-consumer channels, e-commerce, and a broad network of national and international retailers. e.l.f. Beauty also operates through several brand names, including e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, Well People, Naturium, and Keys Soulcare. Headquartered in Oakland, California, e.l.f. Beauty plays a visible role in the personal care market by combining trend-driven product development with a wide retail footprint and a focus on clean, vegan, and cruelty-free formulations.
CEO Mr. Tarang P. Amin · 849 employees · United States · https://www.elfbeauty.com
