An e.l.f. Beauty Insider Sells 5,718 Shares. Here's What That Means for Investors.
The cosmetics company reported a notable insider sale amid a 17% drop in stock price over the past year.
On August 19, 2026, Joshua Allen Franks, Senior Vice President of Operations at e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., sold 5,718 shares of the company's common stock at $100.00 per share. This transaction was part of a pre-scheduled Rule 10b5-1 plan that Franks had established in March 2026. The action represented approximately 4% of Franks' direct holdings, leaving him with 144,309 shares remaining, including 66,981 restricted stock units.
The sale value was based on an SEC Form 4 filing, with a weighted average sale price of $100.00 per share. Post-transaction, the market value was $99.65 per share, indicating a slight difference in closing prices.
The company, headquartered in the beauty industry, reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $1.8 billion, with a current market cap of $5.8 billion as of August 20, 2026. Despite a 17% decline in share price over the trailing 12 months, the sale did not imply a negative view from Franks, as it was a non-discretionary transaction per his pre-established trading plan.
Franks retained a significant stake of 144,309 shares, demonstrating his continued commitment to the company's success. The stock, currently trading around $100 per share, has experienced fluctuations, including a 52-week high of $150.99, which was impacted by conservative financial guidance delivered in May 2027.
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