Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBH) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages

Shares of Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBH) have been given an average rating of “Hold” by the eight brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have given a hold recommendation and three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $14.60.

A number of research analysts have recently commented on SBH shares. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Sally Beauty from $10.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Sally Beauty in a report on Friday. Zacks Research cut shares of Sally Beauty from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Wall Street Zen raised Sally Beauty from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 11th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on Sally Beauty from $12.80 to $14.50 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 28th.

Sally Beauty Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of NYSE SBH opened at $15.80 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $15.06 and a 200 day moving average price of $13.88. The company has a current ratio of 2.26, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. Sally Beauty has a 12-month low of $7.54 and a 12-month high of $17.40. The company has a market cap of $1.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.36 and a beta of 1.12.

Sally Beauty (NYSE:SBH) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 13th. The specialty retailer reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $947.08 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $932.88 million. Sally Beauty had a return on equity of 27.07% and a net margin of 5.29%.Sally Beauty’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.50 EPS. Sally Beauty has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.090-2.090 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.430-0.470 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Sally Beauty will post 1.81 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Sally Beauty

In other news, CAO Kim Mcintosh sold 5,900 shares of Sally Beauty stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.71, for a total transaction of $92,689.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 21,295 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $334,544.45. The trade was a 21.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Scott C. Sherman sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.27, for a total value of $244,050.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 57,585 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $936,907.95. This trade represents a 20.67% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 2.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sally Beauty

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Royce & Associates LP raised its holdings in Sally Beauty by 8.3% in the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 13,217 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $215,000 after acquiring an additional 1,017 shares during the period. Diversified Trust Co grew its position in shares of Sally Beauty by 4.0% in the second quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 28,756 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $266,000 after purchasing an additional 1,093 shares during the last quarter. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS increased its stake in shares of Sally Beauty by 6.2% in the second quarter. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS now owns 25,904 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $240,000 after purchasing an additional 1,506 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its position in shares of Sally Beauty by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 305,980 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $4,981,000 after purchasing an additional 1,507 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in Sally Beauty by 392.5% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,906 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,519 shares during the period.

About Sally Beauty

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc is a leading global specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies, serving both retail customers and salon professionals. The company operates two primary channels: Sally Beauty Supply, which offers a broad assortment of hair color, hair care, styling, and skincare products; and Beauty Systems Group (BSG), which provides salon-quality products and supplies to professional stylists and salon owners. With a focus on catering to diverse customer needs, Sally Beauty offers well-known brands alongside private label lines, positioning itself as a one-stop source for beauty professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Denton, Texas, Sally Beauty has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.