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Mar 31, 2021

e.l.f. Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a net sales increase and gained market share in the U.S. color cosmetics market.

Key Takeaways

e.l.f. Beauty announced its Q4 2021 results, highlighting a 24% increase in net sales and marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth. The company's e.l.f. Cosmetics brand was the only top 5 U.S. color cosmetics brand to post growth and gain share for the year.

Net sales increased by 24% to $92.7 million.

Gross margin decreased approximately 110 basis points to 63.2%.

Net loss was $24.0 thousand on a GAAP basis, while adjusted net income was $8.6 million.

Diluted earnings per share were $0.00 on a GAAP basis, and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.16.

Total Revenue
$92.7M
Previous year: $74.7M
+24.0%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.1
+60.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$12.9M
Gross Profit
$58.6M
Previous year: $48.1M
+21.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$57.8M
Previous year: $46.2M
+25.1%
Total Assets
$487M
Previous year: $453M
+7.6%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is providing the following outlook for fiscal 2022. When compared to fiscal 2021, the outlook for fiscal 2022 reflects an expected 8-10% increase in net sales.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales $343-350 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA $66.0-67.5 million
  • Adjusted effective tax rate 24-25%
  • Adjusted net income $35.0-36.8 million
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share $0.64-0.67