These 3 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks Look Like Long-Term Comeback Candidates

Three consumer-focused growth stocks trading at discounts due to near-term macro headwinds present attractive long-term buying opportunities. Chewy benefits from a loyal customer base in a large pet industry with strong earnings growth expectations. Cava Group shows resilience with positive same-store sales and significant expansion runway compared to competitors. e.l.f. Beauty maintains market share gains and strong sales growth despite tariff pressures, with significant skincare expansion potential.

06/16/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

This Under-the-Radar Move Will Likely Drive e.l.f. Sales and Could Boost the Stock.

e.l.f. Beauty unveiled new summer products for its Rhode brand, including three new items and limited-edition offerings. The expansion of Rhode's product assortment, combined with founder Hailey Bieber's social media promotion and higher profit margins, could drive significant sales growth. With a forward P/E of 16, the stock is considered undervalued with strong growth potential ahead.

06/10/2026, 2:04 PM • The Motley Fool

Oil Jumps On Iran Strikes, Nasdaq 100 Falls On Hot Inflation: Stock Market Today

U.S. stocks fell broadly on Wednesday as inflation surged to 4.2% year-over-year and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drove oil prices up 3.3%. Technology stocks led losses amid valuation concerns, while energy stocks rallied. The Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.4%, the S&P 500 fell 0.9%, and the Dow declined 1.2%. Fed rate-hike odds increased following the inflation data.

06/10/2026, 1:13 PM • Benzinga

2 Growth Stocks Worth Buying Through the Volatility and Holding for a Lifetime

E.l.f. Beauty and Vita Coco are highlighted as durable growth stocks suitable for long-term holding. E.l.f. Beauty has delivered 29 consecutive quarters of double-digit net sales growth and is expanding through strategic brand acquisitions including Hailey Bieber's rhode brand. Vita Coco dominates the U.S. coconut water market with 51-52% share and is experiencing 37% year-over-year sales growth, with significant international expansion opportunities.

06/05/2026, 9:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Why e.l.f. Beauty Stock Dropped13% in May

e.l.f. Beauty stock fell 13% in May despite beating earnings expectations with 35% revenue growth and strong performance from its Rhode luxury brand acquisition. The decline was driven by uncertainty around tariff impacts, which management expects to improve in 2027. The stock trades at a low valuation of 14x forward sales and is down 32% year-to-date.

06/04/2026, 5:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Is e.l.f. Beauty Stock a Buy as Rhode Drives Growth?

e.l.f. Beauty reported strong Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 35% to $449.3 million, driven primarily by its Rhode acquisition which contributed $113 million and grew 80% during the fiscal year. However, the namesake e.l.f. brand faced headwinds with organic growth of only 1% and unit volume declines following a price increase. The company projects fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 14-17% and is trading at an attractive forward P/E of 15.5, with analyst sentiment turning positive due to Rhode's expansion potential and anticipated tariff reductions.

05/24/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Overextended, e.l.f. Beauty Is Primed to Rebound in Back Half

e.l.f. Beauty stock has fallen nearly 65% from late 2025 highs but shows signs of recovery potential. Despite tepid fiscal 2027 guidance reflecting intentional price markdowns, favorable test results showed a 22% price reduction led to 35% volume growth. Technical indicators, analyst sentiment, and strong institutional ownership (95%) suggest limited downside and potential for high-double-digit rebound. The company reported solid Q4 2026 results with 35% revenue growth, though guidance below consensus triggered a stock rebound, indicating market readiness for reversal.

05/22/2026, 8:33 AM • Investing

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Fall After NVDA's Q1 Results— Nebius Group, Intuit In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures showed mixed performance on Thursday following Nvidia's strong Q1 earnings and positive Q2 guidance. While the Dow Jones and S&P 500 gained slightly, the Nasdaq fell modestly. Intuit tumbled 13.5% despite beating earnings due to announced workforce cuts, while e.l.f. Beauty surged 9% on better-than-expected results. Nebius Group and Bloom Energy rose after announcing a 10-year partnership for AI infrastructure deployment.

05/21/2026, 8:52 AM • Benzinga

Hailey Bieber's Rhode Keeps Crushing It For e.l.f. Beauty

e.l.f. Beauty reported strong Q4 results, beating analyst estimates with EPS of 32 cents (vs. 29 cents expected) and revenue of $449.29 million (vs. $422.93 million expected), up 35% year-over-year. The Rhode acquisition, which contributed 34 percentage points to growth, delivered over $500 million in global retail sales. For fiscal 2027, the company expects adjusted EPS of $3.27-$3.32 and revenue of $1.835-$1.865 billion, slightly below analyst expectations. Shares rose 8.14% in premarket trading.

05/21/2026, 7:43 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Futures Gain, But Nasdaq Falls After NVDA's Q1 Results—Nvidia, Nebius Group, Intuit In Focus

U.S. stock futures showed mixed performance on Thursday following Nvidia's strong Q1 earnings and positive Q2 guidance. While the Dow Jones and S&P 500 gained slightly, the Nasdaq fell modestly. Intuit tumbled 13.5% despite beating earnings due to announced workforce cuts, while e.l.f. Beauty surged 9% on better-than-expected results. Nebius Group and Bloom Energy rose on their announced partnership. BlackRock upgraded developed market stocks to overweight, citing AI-driven earnings momentum.

05/21/2026, 5:17 AM • Benzinga

e.l.f. Beauty Stock Rallies After Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates

e.l.f. Beauty reported Q4 earnings of $0.32 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29, with revenue of $449.29 million, up 35.07% year-over-year and exceeding the Street estimate of $422.93 million. The company achieved a 140 basis point gross margin improvement to 73%. However, fiscal 2027 guidance fell short of analyst expectations, with adjusted EPS guidance of $3.27-$3.32 versus the $3.62 estimate. The stock rallied 7.39% in extended trading.

05/20/2026, 4:33 PM • Benzinga

My 3 Favorite Growth Stocks to Buy in May

The article recommends three consumer growth stocks for May 2026: Dutch Bros, which trades at a similar valuation to Starbucks but has more profitable individual stores and greater expansion potential; e.l.f. Beauty, which is expanding its Rhode skincare brand distribution; and MercadoLibre, which is investing in e-commerce and fintech opportunities in Latin America while trading at an attractive forward P/E ratio.

05/15/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Is e.l.f. Stock Too Cheap to Ignore?

e.l.f. Beauty stock has fallen 27% this year due to macroeconomic headwinds including tariffs, inflation, and impacts from the Iran war affecting its oil-dependent production. Despite near-term challenges, the company continues gaining market share in cosmetics and skincare, recently acquired Rhode brand, and trades at 31x trailing earnings—well below its 5-year average of 75x. Analysts maintain positive outlooks with an average 12-18 month price target 58% higher than current levels.

05/13/2026, 6:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Top AST SpaceMobile Insider Cuts Position by Over 30%

Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani has aggressively reduced AST SpaceMobile holdings by approximately 32%, selling $271 million worth of shares in Q2 2026. While still holding over 21 million shares, Rakuten's position has fallen below the 10% threshold. Meanwhile, Marvell Technology sees increased insider selling amid strong stock performance, though most sales are pre-planned. e.l.f. Beauty insider sales appear procedural and non-concerning.

05/06/2026, 9:29 AM • Investing

The Market Is Down. These 3 Growth Stocks Are Still Worth Owning Forever.

The article highlights three growth stocks worth long-term ownership despite market downturns: e.l.f. Beauty, known for 28 consecutive quarters of sales growth and strong value positioning; Vita Coco, which dominates the coconut water market with a diversified supply chain moat; and Dutch Bros, a coffee chain in early national expansion with proven brand culture and strong loyalty metrics.

04/21/2026, 7:25 AM • The Motley Fool