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e.l.f. Beauty Inc

ELF
$82.89
-27%since Benson's first pick

Market price data through July 31, 2026.

Performance

Aug 2021Jul 2026

Benson's first pick
$5$81$158$234Aug 2021Oct 2022Jan 2024May 2025Jul 2026Benson picked · $110.46
Model signal
Sell
What Benson's model currently says about this stock.
Benson rating
3.7 / 5
Benson's overall conviction in this stock right now.
Risk
High risk
How bumpy the ride tends to be with this stock.

Track record

How this pick has done since Benson first called it.

Benson Return
-27%
How much this stock is up since Benson first picked it — measured from the price at the time of that first pick, not from today.
First pick price
~$114
Roughly what one share cost when Benson first picked this stock. This is the starting line for the Benson Return.
Tracking since
September 2024
The month this stock first became a Benson pick.
Tracking duration
22 months
How long Benson has been tracking this pick.

About e.l.f. Beauty Inc

e.l.f. Beauty sells makeup and skincare products under various brand names worldwide. They distribute through retailers and online platforms.

The case for and against

Both sides of the story, in plain English.

Bull case
  • Luxury for Less:

    e.l.f. offers high-quality cosmetics at up to 80% lower prices, driving remarkable sales growth and outpacing industry giants.

  • Innovative Marketing Approach:

    The company leverages social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram for cost-effective marketing, targeting younger demographics effectively.

Bear case
  • Trend Vulnerability:

    e.l.f. operates in a sector heavily influenced by trends, posing a risk if its appeal fades.

  • Intense Competition:

    With minimal brand loyalty and easy product switching, e.l.f. faces stiff competition in the crowded cosmetics market.

How to read this page

This automated research summary uses Financial Modeling Prep market data through 2026-07-31. Model signals, scores, and risk labels can change and may be incomplete or wrong.

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