News Summary:
On August 11, 2026, Sally Beauty reported strong Q2 results, with revenue reaching $935.5 million and adjusted EPS of $0.55, both exceeding analyst estimates. The company saw significant growth in its Sally segment, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, driven by increased customer transactions and ticket size, with color products experiencing an 8% increase. E-commerce trends were positive, and engagement with its Licensed Colorist On Demand service improved. Management attributed stronger non-GAAP earnings to ongoing cost discipline and improved gross margins, reconfirming full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance. Earlier the same day, on August 11, 2026, a new Sally Beauty location was announced to open at Mall del Norte in Texas this fall. Previously, on August 10, 2026, Sally Beauty recorded third-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street estimates but reported revenues that fell short. Net earnings for the quarter were $54.1 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, an increase from $45.7 million, or 44 cents per diluted share, in the comparable quarter a year prior. This followed an earlier report on August 4, 2026, which detailed adjusted net earnings for the same Q3 period at $54.2 million, or 55 cents per share, compared to $52.4 million, or 51 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year period.