Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat
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e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to "Sell"
Wall Street Zen has downgraded e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF) to a "Sell" rating from a "Hold," despite the broader analyst consensus remaining a "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $123.53. The downgrade follows a mixed earnings report where e.l.f. Beauty beat EPS estimates but missed revenue, and CEO Tarang Amin significantly reduced his stake in the company. The stock is currently trading at $79.43, well below its 200-day simple moving average, indicating recent downward pressure.
Dec 26, 2025 • TradingView — Track All Markets
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ELF vs. EL: Which Beauty Stock Looks More Attractive Now?
This article compares e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) and The Estee Lauder Companies (EL), two beauty industry players with different market focuses. While e.l.f. Beauty excels in affordable, digitally-driven products, Estee Lauder leads in prestige beauty. The analysis, considering recent performance and valuation data, concludes that Estee Lauder currently appears to be the more attractive investment due to its diversified business, broader brand portfolio, and recovery potential.
Dec 26, 2025 • MarketBeat
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Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. Sells 40,157 Shares of e.l.f. Beauty $ELF
Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. significantly reduced its stake in e.l.f. Beauty by selling 40,157 shares, leaving them with 19,237 shares worth $2.55 million. This divestment coincides with CEO Tarang Amin's sale of $15.38 million worth of shares, signaling a notable insider selling trend. Despite these sales, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for e.l.f. Beauty, with a consensus target price of $123.53.
Dec 25, 2025 • MarketBeat
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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Has $2.22 Million Stake in e.l.f. Beauty $ELF
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans significantly reduced its holdings in e.l.f. Beauty by 85.9% in Q2, now owning 17,871 shares valued at approximately $2.22 million. Despite this reduction and a substantial insider sale by CEO Tarang Amin, institutional ownership remains high at 92.44%, with other large investors like Marshall Wace and Atreides initiating or increasing positions. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus for e.l.f. Beauty with an average price target of $123.53, suggesting potential for the stock despite recent insider sell-offs.
Dec 24, 2025 • Yahoo Finance
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) recently demonstrated a strong performance, with its stock closing at $79.76, showing a 1.66% increase which outperformed the S&P 500. Over the last month, the company's shares rose 8.81%, significantly exceeding the Consumer Staples sector and the broader S&P 500. Despite these gains, analysts predict a slight decline in EPS for the upcoming quarter, though revenue is expected to increase by 28%.
Dec 23, 2025 • Finviz
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Why e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) Stock Is Down Today
Shares of e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF) fell 2.1% after Piper Sandler lowered its price target on the stock to $85 from $100, citing concerns about slowing market share gains due to increased competition from rivals like L'Oreal and Maybellbelline. This follows a similar price target reduction from JP Morgan, highlighting intensified industry competition, which analysts believe makes innovation crucial for e.l.f.'s future performance. Despite the recent dip, e.l.f. Beauty has provided significant returns for long-term investors, with $1,000 invested five years ago now worth $3,290.