Sally Beauty (NYSE:SBH) Issues Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS

Sally Beauty (NYSE:SBH) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The specialty retailer reported $0.44 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.41 by $0.03, Briefing.com reports. Sally Beauty had a return on equity of 26.07% and a net margin of 4.87%.During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.42 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. Sally Beauty updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 0.520-0.560 EPS.

Sally Beauty Stock Up 0.1%

SBH opened at $14.05 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 2.37 and a quick ratio of 0.57. Sally Beauty has a 12 month low of $8.14 and a 12 month high of $17.92. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.98 and a beta of 1.07. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $14.36 and a 200-day simple moving average of $14.97.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. TD Cowen lifted their target price on shares of Sally Beauty from $17.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price target on shares of Sally Beauty from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Sally Beauty from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $19.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Sally Beauty from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Sally Beauty from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Sally Beauty presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $17.80.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of SBH. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury boosted its position in shares of Sally Beauty by 5.2% during the 4th quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury now owns 49,290 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $750,000 after purchasing an additional 2,424 shares in the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Sally Beauty in the 4th quarter valued at about $160,000. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in shares of Sally Beauty by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 463,127 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $6,604,000 after purchasing an additional 18,011 shares in the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Sally Beauty by 51.0% in the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 75,842 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $1,082,000 after purchasing an additional 25,628 shares during the period. Finally, Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLC purchased a new stake in Sally Beauty during the fourth quarter worth about $143,000.

Key Headlines Impacting Sally Beauty

Here are the key news stories impacting Sally Beauty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: SBH beat quarterly EPS estimates, reporting $0.44 versus the $0.41 consensus, and posted 2.3% revenue growth year over year. Sally Beauty Holdings Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: The company described second-quarter performance as solid and said it is navigating a dynamic macroeconomic environment, suggesting execution remains steady but not accelerating sharply. Sally Beauty Reports Solid Q2 Results, Tightens 2026 Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: SBH’s Q3 guidance came in below analysts’ expectations, with EPS and revenue outlook both slightly softer than forecast, which could temper investor enthusiasm. Read More.

About Sally Beauty

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc is a leading global specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies, serving both retail customers and salon professionals. The company operates two primary channels: Sally Beauty Supply, which offers a broad assortment of hair color, hair care, styling, and skincare products; and Beauty Systems Group (BSG), which provides salon-quality products and supplies to professional stylists and salon owners. With a focus on catering to diverse customer needs, Sally Beauty offers well-known brands alongside private label lines, positioning itself as a one-stop source for beauty professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Denton, Texas, Sally Beauty has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.