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Global beauty industry financial performance

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The beauty and fragrance industry has shown mixed financial performance in recent first-half reports. E.l.f. Beauty reported a first-quarter profit increase of nearly 100%, a surge largely attributed to a one-time $50 million tariff refund alongside strong sales and market expansion. Following these results, ~~several~~ analyst ~~firms~~ sentiment regarding E.l.f. Beauty has fluctuated. While Jefferies Financial Group and Citigroup recently raised their price targets ~~for~~ to $100.00 and $92.00 respectively, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered its target from $111.00 to $106.00, and Bank of America reduced its target to $85.00. Amidst these market adjustments, the ~~company.~~ company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, presided over by Chairman and CEO Tarang Amin and Chief People Officer Scott Milsten. Broadly, major industry players have provided diverse corporate guidance. L’Oréal, LVMH, and Puig have maintained their full-year outlooks, while Unilever upgraded its 2026 expectations due to strength in personal care. Conversely, Beiersdorf lowered its guidance. Regional trends include growth in K-beauty within the Americas and increased projections from Kao in Asia. Key industry drivers include momentum in hair care and the economic effects of conflict in the Middle East.

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