E.l.f. Beauty reported a significant earnings beat and raised its fiscal year guidance following its acquisition of Rhode, projecting substantial growth in net sales.

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E.l.f. Beauty, a prominent player in the cosmetics and skincare industry, recently reported impressive earnings for the third fiscal quarter, surpassing analyst expectations significantly. The company achieved adjusted earnings per share of $1.24, compared to the anticipated 72 cents. Additionally, E.l.f. Beauty's revenue reached $490 million, again exceeding the forecasted $460 million. This marks a substantial 38% increase in net sales, rising from $355 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

A noteworthy factor in this growth is E.l.f.'s strategic acquisition of Rhode, a skincare line founded by celebrity Hailey Bieber, for approximately $1 billion. This acquisition contributed an additional $128 million to the company’s sales in the third quarter, with expectations to boost sales by up to $265 million for the fiscal year, indicating a strong integration of their offerings.

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