Questex announced the merger of The International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) into a unified Beauty and Wellness Show New York, taking place March 8-10, 2026 at the Javits Center. The event will feature 600+ exhibitors across specialized neighborhoods including hair, spa, nails, cosmetics, and tech sectors, with live demonstrations, competitions, and networking opportunities for beauty and wellness professionals.

e.l.f. Beauty reported strong fiscal Q3 results with 38% sales growth and 68% EPS growth, beating analyst estimates, and raised full-year guidance. Despite excellent results, the stock experienced an intraday reversal and declined. The author views this as a buying opportunity, citing the company's undervaluation at a forward P/E of 22x and PEG ratio of 0.4, with Rhode brand expansion still in early stages.

e.l.f. Beauty stock has declined 40% from its highs but presents a buying opportunity due to strong long-term growth prospects. The company continues gaining market share in mass cosmetics through its fast-follower strategy and influencer marketing, while its acquisition of premium skincare brand Rhode provides a significant new growth driver. Despite near-term headwinds from tariffs and inventory stocking, underlying U.S. consumption growth remains robust at 12%, and the stock now trades at an attractive valuation with a forward P/E of 26.5 and PEG ratio below 0.5.

Ulta Beauty announced its first store opening in the United Arab Emirates at Mall of the Emirates on January 29, 2026, in partnership with Alshaya Group. This expansion follows the company's first Middle East store in Kuwait (November 2025) and will be followed by additional locations at Dubai Mall and Red Sea Mall in Jeddah later in 2026. The store will feature makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, and beauty services from prestige, mass, and emerging brands.

Warren Buffett sold nearly all of his Ulta Beauty stake in Q3 2024 after a brief 6-month investment, missing out on a 40% surge in 2025. The stock would have been Berkshire Hathaway's best performer that year had it not been sold. Under new CEO Kecia Steelman's turnaround plan, Ulta Beauty has shown strong growth with 13% net sales increases and raised guidance, suggesting the stock may still be worth considering despite recent gains.

Oddity Tech (ODD) is highlighted as a compelling AI growth stock applying artificial intelligence to the beauty industry. The company uses AI-powered product matching with 90% accuracy, computer vision tools for facial mapping, and generative AI to show customers potential results. Oddity also leverages biotechnology and AI for molecule discovery to innovate in hair and skincare, addressing a significant gap in ingredient innovation.

e.l.f. Beauty stock has declined significantly but presents a buying opportunity due to strong fundamentals. The company continues gaining market share in mass cosmetics, recently acquired Rhode skincare brand, and trades at an attractive valuation with a forward P/E of 22 and PEG ratio below 0.4. Despite near-term headwinds from tariffs and cautious guidance, e.l.f. has substantial growth runway domestically and internationally.

Zuckerman Investment Group increased its Henry Schein stake by 72,040 shares in Q3, bringing its position to 281,339 shares valued at $18.67 million. The purchase reflects confidence in Henry Schein's improving fundamentals, including 5% revenue growth to $3.3 billion, 13% non-GAAP EPS growth to $1.38, and a new $200 million efficiency plan. The company also repurchased $229 million in stock during the quarter.

The article highlights three stocks likely to split in 2026: Meta Platforms, Ulta Beauty, and Caterpillar, based on their strong financial performance, growth potential, and stock price momentum.

Ulta Beauty reported strong Q3 results with 12.9% net sales growth, opened 28 new stores, and raised full-year guidance, leading to a 12.57% stock price increase.

Major Wall Street indexes were slightly higher on Friday, supported by economic data suggesting potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, while Adobe surged and other companies like Ulta Beauty reported strong earnings.

This week features earnings reports from several notable companies across retail, technology, and cybersecurity sectors, including MongoDB, CrowdStrike, Salesforce, Macy's, Ulta Beauty, and others.