"Slow and inefficient." That's how Bath & Body Works' CEO, Daniel Heaf, described his company on the company's Q3 earnings call on Thursday morning."Our organization has become slow and inefficient," Heaf said. "Unnecessary complexity has reduced our speed and dampened our innovation." Bath & Body Works reported weaker-than-expected Q3 results. The chain reported a drop in sales and earnings and cut its full-year guidance.Heaf said that while the consumer environment is tough right now, the brand has made ...

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation The specialty beauty retailer appointed Creative Media Marketing (CMM PR) to lead its communication strategy and public relations efforts. DENTON, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sally Beauty, the consumer retail division of parent company Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH), is the industry-leading destination for professional-quality hair color, hair care, and nails. The retailer is gearing up for a transformative year ahead as it strengthens its customer foc ...

Core Insights - Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a prominent global beauty and cosmetics firm with a market capitalization of approximately $34.2 billion, headquartered in New York City [1] Financial Performance - The company is expected to report a profit of $0.14 per share for Q1 2026, consistent with the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2026, analysts project a profit of $2.05 per share, representing a 35.8% increase from $1.51 in fiscal 2025, with further growth anticipated in fiscal 2027 to $2.80, a 36.6% year-over-year rise [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, Estée Lauder's stock has increased by 4.2%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 14.7% gain but outperforming the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's 4% decline [4] - The stock has faced challenges due to slowing demand in China, weakness in travel-retail channels, and disappointing earnings, prompting the company to implement significant cost-cutting measures, including job reductions [5] Analyst Sentiment - Recently, there has been a shift towards a more positive outlook, with Goldman Sachs upgrading the stock to a "Buy" rating, citing optimism regarding its performance on platforms like Amazon and TikTok, as well as improving sales trends in key regions [6] - Overall, Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Estée Lauder, an upgrade from a previous "Hold" rating, with a mean price target of $95.43 and a Street-high target of $115, suggesting a potential rally of up to 20.7% [7]