Sally Beauty Hldgs - SBH STOCK NEWS

Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE: SBH) reported strong Q1 fiscal 2025 results with consolidated net sales of $938 million, up 0.7% year-over-year, and comparable sales growth of 1.6%. The company achieved GAAP operating margin expansion of 330 basis points to 10.7% and adjusted operating margin growth of 50 basis points to 8.4%.

Key financial highlights include GAAP diluted EPS of $0.58, e-commerce sales of $99 million (10.6% of net sales), and operating free cash flow of $57 million. The company repaid $41 million of Term Loan B debt and completed $10 million in share repurchases.

Beauty Systems Group announced a new distribution partnership with K18, set to launch April 1st in all U.S. and Canadian stores. The company maintains its full-year guidance for comparable sales (flat to up 2%) and adjusted operating margin (8.5% to 9.0%), while updating consolidated net sales guidance to reflect foreign exchange impacts.

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience has announced its launch at Cosmo Prof, North America's largest distributor of professional beauty products. The biotech haircare brand's products will be available on Cosmo Prof's digital platforms starting March 21, 2025, followed by nationwide store availability in the US and Canada from April 1, 2025.

The company's flagship product, the Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask featuring K18PEPTIDE™, has gained significant traction among professionals. K18 also offers the K18REPAIR™ Service, a professional-grade treatment for hair damage restoration. The brand has achieved over 20 billion TikTok views and received more than 25 prestigious awards, including WWD Product of the Year and Fast Company's Most Innovative.

Currently available in over 100 countries, K18 focuses on providing stylists with innovative products and educational support to enhance their artistry and business growth.

Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE: SBH) has announced that its Beauty Systems Group division has signed a distribution agreement with K18, a leading professional hair care brand. The partnership will launch on April 1st across all Beauty Systems Group stores in the U.S. and Canada, including their e-commerce channel.

K18 is known for its proprietary K18PEPTIDE™ technology, which addresses hair damage at the molecular level. The brand has gained significant recognition with over 20 billion TikTok views and more than 30 prestigious awards, including WWD Product of the Year and Fast Company's Most Innovative. The brand's products are designed to provide faster and more effective solutions for hair repair, eliminating traditional long processing times.

Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE:SBH) has announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its first quarter financial results on February 13, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time. The company plans to release its financial results press release before U.S. markets open on the same day.

Investors can access the conference call from the United States by dialing (844) 867-6169 or internationally at (409) 207-6975 using access code 3549572#. A replay will be available from 10:30 a.m. Central Time on February 13 until February 27, 2025, accessible by dialing (866) 207-1041 (US) or (402) 970-0847 (International) with access code 1782156.

Sally Beauty (SBH) has announced the continuation of its Rooted in Success event series and partnership with Impressions of Beauty for the Black Girls Matter Meetup Tour. The initiative will visit nine HBCU campuses across the Southeast during February and March 2025.

The program includes on-campus brunches at six universities, featuring panel discussions with industry professionals from Black-owned brands available at Sally Beauty. Students will receive product demonstrations, hair consultations, and opportunities to win $300 Sally Beauty gift cards.

The company has also appointed celebrity hairstylist Monaè Everett as a new spokesperson. Sally Beauty currently carries over 50 Black-owned or founded brands and will introduce a new textured hair brand, Pardon My Fro, in March 2025. The company is also supporting the Future Change MakeHERs initiative, providing $200 gift cards to six emerging HBCU leaders.

Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE: SBH) reported Q4 fiscal 2024 results with consolidated net sales of $935 million, up 1.5% year-over-year, and comparable sales growth of 2.0%. Q4 GAAP operating margin expanded 50 basis points to 8.8%, while adjusted operating margin improved 80 basis points to 9.4%. The company generated strong Q4 cash flow from operations of $111 million, which was used to repay $45 million in credit facility debt and fund $10 million in share repurchases. Beauty Systems Group acquired Exclusive Beauty Supplies in Florida. For fiscal 2025, the company expects consolidated net sales and comparable sales to be flat to up 2%, with adjusted operating margin projected between 8.5% to 9.0%.

Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE:SBH) has announced two key events: its fourth quarter and full year financial results conference call scheduled for November 14, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, and its virtual annual meeting of stockholders set for January 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central. The financial results press release will be available before market open on November 14. The earnings call will be accessible via telephone and webcast, with replay options available until November 28. The company has set November 25, 2024, as the record date for stockholder voting eligibility at the annual meeting.

Sally Beauty launches the ion Luxe 8-In-1 Airstyler Pro, expanding its award-winning styling tool collection. The device features negative ion technology and Coanda effect technology for gentle air styling, minimizing heat damage. Priced at $199.99, it includes eight attachments for various styling options, from curls to sleek blowouts. The tool offers four heat settings with a maximum temperature of 190°F and a cool shot button. Initially available exclusively in the SALLY app, it will expand to stores and online at SallyBeauty.com on November 1, 2024.

Infosys (NSE: INFY, BSE: INFY, NYSE: INFY) has announced a strategic collaboration with Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) to implement enterprise-scale IT transformation. The partnership aims to bring efficiencies through IT service delivery optimization and implement AI-driven hyper-automation using Infosys Topaz.

Key aspects of the collaboration include:

• Standardizing and simplifying SBH's IT systems and services
• Enabling 24/7 predictive and proactive monitoring
• Consolidating support services
• Driving process improvements
• Optimizing costs over a five-year period

This transformation aligns with SBH's 'Fuel for Growth' initiative and is expected to enhance customer experiences while improving operational efficiency.