We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience.
This includes personalizing content and advertising.
By pressing "Accept All" or closing out of this banner, you consent to the use of all cookies and similar technologies and the sharing of information they collect with third parties.
You can reject marketing cookies by pressing "Deny Optional," but we still use essential, performance, and functional cookies.
In addition, whether you "Accept All," Deny Optional," click the X or otherwise continue to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, revised from time to time.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
Will Sally Beauty's E-Commerce Growth Keep Momentum Alive?
Read MoreHide Full Article
Key Takeaways
Sally Beauty's global e-commerce sales rose 11% year over year in the third quarter of 2026.
Sally e-commerce sales climbed 20%, while BSG e-commerce sales rose 4%.
Buy online, pick up in store drove most Sally app orders and a significant portion of BSG orders.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH - Free Report) continued to unlock digital value in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with global e-commerce sales increasing 11% year over year. The company marked its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit global e-commerce growth, supported by continued strength in Sally’s marketplaces and the rollout of updated apps across both business segments.
Sally e-commerce continued to deliver double-digit growth, with sales increasing 20% to $52 million in the quarter. E-commerce accounted for 10% of segment net sales. Meanwhile, BSG e-commerce sales grew 4% to $58 million, representing 15% of segment net sales. Together, the two segments continued to deliver growth in e-commerce sales.
The Sally app continued to see strong engagement and higher conversion during the third quarter. Order and sales growth outpaced sessions during the period. Average order value increased 6% in the third quarter, adding to the app’s digital performance. Buy online, pick up in store represented the majority of app order volume during the quarter and was the company’s most efficient delivery channel.
BSG also saw order and sales growth outpace sessions during the quarter. Features including faster checkout, simplified reordering, inventory near me and Apple Pay helped improve the customer experience. Similar to the Sally app, a significant portion of BSG orders are being fulfilled through buy online, pick up in store. Overall, Sally Beauty’s digital initiatives are showing encouraging traction, with stronger engagement and conversion on the Sally app, continued e-commerce growth across both segments, and widespread use of buy online, pick up in store.
The Zacks Rundown for SBH
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 3.2% in the past year against the industry’s 17.1% decline.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, SBH trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 7.25, lower than the industry’s average of 15.73.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SBH’s current and next fiscal year earnings implies a year-over-year rise of approximately 9% each.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks have been discussed below:
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIVE’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 15.1% and 36.1%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. FIVE delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 70%, on average.
Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL - Free Report) designs, develops, markets, and distributes consumer fashion accessories in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. At present, FOSL carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FOSL’s current fiscal-year sales indicates a decline of 4%, while the same for earnings indicates growth of 96.7% from the year-ago figures. FOSL delivered a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 236.2%, on average.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO - Free Report) operates as a multi-brand specialty retailer in the United States and internationally. At present, AEO carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEO’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 5.7% and 17.3%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. American Eagle delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 48.5%, on average.
Image: Bigstock
Will Sally Beauty's E-Commerce Growth Keep Momentum Alive?
Key Takeaways
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH - Free Report) continued to unlock digital value in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with global e-commerce sales increasing 11% year over year. The company marked its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit global e-commerce growth, supported by continued strength in Sally’s marketplaces and the rollout of updated apps across both business segments.
Sally e-commerce continued to deliver double-digit growth, with sales increasing 20% to $52 million in the quarter. E-commerce accounted for 10% of segment net sales. Meanwhile, BSG e-commerce sales grew 4% to $58 million, representing 15% of segment net sales. Together, the two segments continued to deliver growth in e-commerce sales.
The Sally app continued to see strong engagement and higher conversion during the third quarter. Order and sales growth outpaced sessions during the period. Average order value increased 6% in the third quarter, adding to the app’s digital performance. Buy online, pick up in store represented the majority of app order volume during the quarter and was the company’s most efficient delivery channel.
BSG also saw order and sales growth outpace sessions during the quarter. Features including faster checkout, simplified reordering, inventory near me and Apple Pay helped improve the customer experience. Similar to the Sally app, a significant portion of BSG orders are being fulfilled through buy online, pick up in store. Overall, Sally Beauty’s digital initiatives are showing encouraging traction, with stronger engagement and conversion on the Sally app, continued e-commerce growth across both segments, and widespread use of buy online, pick up in store.
The Zacks Rundown for SBH
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 3.2% in the past year against the industry’s 17.1% decline.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, SBH trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 7.25, lower than the industry’s average of 15.73.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SBH’s current and next fiscal year earnings implies a year-over-year rise of approximately 9% each.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks have been discussed below:
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE - Free Report) operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States. Five Below currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIVE’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 15.1% and 36.1%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. FIVE delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 70%, on average.
Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL - Free Report) designs, develops, markets, and distributes consumer fashion accessories in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. At present, FOSL carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FOSL’s current fiscal-year sales indicates a decline of 4%, while the same for earnings indicates growth of 96.7% from the year-ago figures. FOSL delivered a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 236.2%, on average.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO - Free Report) operates as a multi-brand specialty retailer in the United States and internationally. At present, AEO carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEO’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 5.7% and 17.3%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. American Eagle delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 48.5%, on average.