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📍 The Deal That Turned Heads

e.l.f. Beauty's acquisition of Hailey Bieber's Rhode for $1 billion raised eyebrows — especially after ELF's stock jumped 23% post-earnings. The beauty market is known for its gross margins (often 60–80%), but is a Gen Z-skewed celeb brand really worth unicorn status?

📍 Brand Power vs Financials

The ELF–Rhode deal isn't just about skincare formulas — it's about distribution, TikTok-native branding, and emotional loyalty. In contrast, Estée Lauder and traditional brands have struggled with innovation and relevance, especially among younger consumers.

📍 My View as an Investor

This isn't another "celebrity cash grab" — it's a play on the future of consumer identity. ELF is monetising affinity, not just utility. At the same time, I'd be cautious about valuation multiples being priced for perfection.

🎯 I'm watching ELF closely. A pullback to ~$180 could be a buy zone, but I’ll want to see margin stability and early Rhode integration traction in the next two quarters.

📌 Beauty is one of the few sectors where gross margins rival tech — but moat durability depends on brand, not patents.

High Margin Business: Is Beauty Product Your Choice?

Recently, US beauty giant e.l.f. Beauty announced its acquisition of Hailey Bieber's skincare brand, Rhode, for $1 billion. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber reportedly sold his nearly 300-song catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for $200 million. After last week’s earnings, ELF jumped 23% on the day. By contrast, Estée Lauder and other traditional brands have struggled to stay relevant. Do you think Rhode is worth $1 billion—or is this another overhyped celeb brand? Would you buy a product for identity and emotional value rather than function? Is the beauty industry a high-margin business?

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