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The brand is expanding into Brazil through an exclusive deal with Sephora, marking its first entry into the country. This move makes it the first budget-friendly makeup brand available at Sephora Brazil, which typically carries more expensive luxury labels.

International growth is a major part of the company's plan to keep its high growth rates going. By using Sephora's existing stores to enter a new market, the company can reach a large audience quickly without the high cost of building its own shops from scratch.

Source: Business Wire

Naturium, the skincare brand e.l.f. bought last year, is launching in Sephora stores across Mexico and expanding its presence in Canada. This move puts the brand's products in front of more shoppers in two key international markets where e.l.f. is trying to grow its reach.

This expansion is a step toward the company's goal of becoming more than just a makeup brand. By selling its skincare lines in Sephora, which is known for higher-end beauty products, e.l.f. is testing its ability to win over customers who usually pay much more for similar formulas. Success here would help prove that the company can grow its international sales as effectively as it has in the United States.

Source: Business Wire

Canaccord Genuity raised its price target for e.l.f. Beauty to $123 on Thursday, up from the $110 level it set just last week. This move places the firm well above the average analyst target of about $91, reflecting a view that the company can maintain its current momentum. While a target change on its own is routine, it highlights how quickly expectations are shifting for the brand. The stock has been trading at a premium to what most analysts expected, and firms are now adjusting their numbers to keep up with the company's growth in the mass-market cosmetics space.

Source: Canaccord Genuity

Canaccord Genuity raised its target price for the stock from $97 to $110 on Wednesday. This move puts their target well above the average analyst target of about $90 and suggests they see further growth ahead even after the recent rise in the stock price. While a target price is just one firm's estimate of what the stock is worth, keeping a buy rating shows continued confidence in the company's ability to take market share. The brand has been successful at winning over younger shoppers by offering high-quality products at much lower prices than luxury rivals.

Source: Canaccord Genuity

Piper Sandler raised its price target for the company from $50 to $65. This change follows a strong quarterly report where sales grew 36 percent and management raised its expectations for the rest of the year. Even with the higher target, the firm kept its neutral rating. This suggests they still have questions about whether the stock can keep climbing at its current price, which is already trading well above this new target.

Source: Piper Sandler

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