e.l.f. Beauty Is Down 53% From Its All-Time High. Is the Sell-Off an Overreaction?

e.l.f. Beauty's stock has declined 53% from its March 2024 all-time high of $221.83 to around $105, driven by slowing revenue growth, higher operating expenses, and supply chain challenges. While the stock appears cheap at 17x adjusted EBITDA, the company's high-growth days are over as it matures, with analysts projecting only 20% revenue growth in fiscal 2027 and 8% in fiscal 2028. The sell-off may not be an overreaction given the company's deceleration and lack of catalysts for near-term appreciation.

08/27/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Insider at Iconic Retailer Dumps Stock Valued at Over $150,000, Following 70% Rally

Matthew A. Liegel, Chief Accounting Officer of Target Corporation, sold 926 shares valued at approximately $151,410 on August 21, 2026, following a 70% one-year stock rally. The sale represents a 7% reduction in his direct equity holdings, leaving him with $2.03 million in remaining shares. While insider sales can signal profit-taking after strong gains, the article notes such transactions are often routine and unrelated to company performance.

08/27/2026, 9:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Surged 35% Today

Abercrombie & Fitch stock surged 35% after the company boosted its full-year profit forecast. The retailer reported 5% net sales growth to $1.3 billion in Q2, marking its 15th consecutive quarter of growth. Strong performance from both Abercrombie and Hollister brands, particularly in Asia-Pacific, combined with ~$100 million in tariff refunds, drove operating income to $253 million. The company raised guidance to $13.10-$13.60 EPS and plans $500 million in share repurchases.

08/26/2026, 7:07 PM • The Motley Fool

What Sources Does ChatGPT Cite for Products? Azoma Publishes the Data and Explains How Brands Get Recommended

Azoma released analysis of millions of ChatGPT shopping citations, revealing that ChatGPT sources recommendations from 41% earned media, 37% retailer listings, 19% user-generated content, and 3% brand websites. The company emphasizes that brands cannot buy placement in ChatGPT recommendations and must instead optimize presence across all cited sources. Azoma's platform helps enterprise brands track visibility and close gaps across multiple AI shopping agents.

08/26/2026, 1:47 PM • GlobeNewswire

Amazon.com vs. e.l.f. Beauty: Which High-Growth Consumer Stock Is a Better Investment in 2026?

The article compares Amazon.com and e.l.f. Beauty as high-growth consumer stocks. Amazon generates $716.9B in revenue with a 10.8% net margin and $7.7B free cash flow, while e.l.f. Beauty shows faster growth at 24.6% year-over-year with $1.6B revenue but only 1.6% net margin. The author recommends Amazon due to its attractive forward P/E ratio (20.7x vs 29.3x), strong AWS growth (37% YoY), and AI infrastructure investments, despite e.l.f. Beauty's higher growth rate.

08/26/2026, 2:09 AM • The Motley Fool

Walmart Has Gone Down While Target Is Up 62%. But Only 1 of These Dividend Kings Is a Buy in August.

While Walmart's stock has declined 6.8% year-to-date and Target has surged 61.9%, analyst Lawrence Rothman recommends Target as the better buy. Despite Walmart's strong sales growth and 53-year dividend increase streak, Target offers superior valuation (P/E of 16 vs. Walmart's 38), stronger sales momentum, and a higher dividend yield of 2.77%. Target's new CEO has successfully repositioned the company toward trendier merchandise and improved store experience, driving positive comparable sales for two consecutive quarters.

08/24/2026, 4:35 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Target Stock Keeps Going Up

Target's stock rose over 7% following strong earnings results that demonstrate its turnaround strategy is working. The retailer achieved 5.3% net sales growth to $26.5 billion in Q2, with comparable store sales up 2.7% driven by increased customer traffic. Digital sales jumped 8.7%, fueled by a 25% surge in same-day delivery. The company's adjusted earnings more than doubled to $4.11 per share, and management raised its full-year net sales growth forecast to approximately 5%.

08/23/2026, 9:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Here's How Many Shares of Target You'd Need for $10,000 in Yearly Dividends

Target, a Dividend King with 50+ consecutive years of dividend increases, recently raised its quarterly dividend by 1.8% to $1.16 per share. With a 2.9% dividend yield, investors would need approximately 2,155 shares (over $344,000 investment) to generate $10,000 in annual dividends. While Target's yield exceeds the S&P 500's 1%, it remains below the 4%+ threshold for high-yield stocks. The article suggests investors should consider Target for both dividend income and capital appreciation potential rather than dividend yield alone.

08/22/2026, 2:17 PM • The Motley Fool

The Target Turnaround Is Real. Here's What Investors Should Know.

Target reported strong second-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, with adjusted EPS growing 20% year-over-year and revenue climbing 5.3% to $26.5 billion. Digital sales grew 8.7%, and the company raised full-year EPS guidance to $9.90-$10.90. While a nearly $1 billion tariff refund boosted results, underlying operational performance remains solid. The stock has risen 65% year-to-date, though the retailer still faces challenges from inflation, tariffs, and reputation recovery from past controversies.

08/22/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Coupang vs. e.l.f. Beauty: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two consumer growth stocks: Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce and logistics giant with 25 million users, and e.l.f. Beauty, a viral cosmetics brand. While Coupang trades at a lower valuation (P/S 0.8x), e.l.f. Beauty is recommended as the better buy due to its 30-quarter growth streak, strong earnings beat, successful Rhode acquisition, and accelerating momentum. Coupang faces headwinds including a major data breach affecting 33 million accounts, regulatory fines, and currency weakness.

08/21/2026, 7:38 PM • The Motley Fool

Target Quarterly Profit Doubles to $1.88 Billion. Is the Turnaround Finally Taking Hold?

Target reported strong Q2 earnings with profit doubling to $1.88 billion, driven by 3.8% comparable sales growth and a 3.6% increase in store traffic. The retailer beat revenue estimates at $26.54 billion and raised full-year guidance, crediting successful initiatives like Fun 101 (hardlines overhaul) and expanded product offerings in food, beverage, and baby categories. New CEO Michael Fiddelke's strategies are showing results, with the company trading at a P/E ratio below 20 and offering a 3% dividend yield.

08/19/2026, 3:13 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Aug. 17: Markets Inch Lower and Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Wait for Retail Earnings

Major stock indices fell slightly on August 17, 2026, with the S&P 500 down 0.50%, Nasdaq down 0.31%, and the Dow down 0.51% as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key retail earnings reports from companies like Walmart, Home Depot, and Target. Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year yield climbing to 4.68% and the 30-year hitting 5.3%, its highest level since 2007. The market's modest decline reflects a 'risk-off' approach as investors await retail corporate earnings.

08/17/2026, 5:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Target Is Betting a Chief AI Officer Will Boost Growth

Target has hired its first Chief AI Officer, Chandhu Nair, to develop a cohesive AI strategy aimed at improving the shopping experience and inventory management. The move is part of Target's broader turnaround effort, which includes up to $5 billion in modernization investments. Target's stock has surged over 55% in 2026, and the company reported a 6.7% increase in net sales in Q1, exceeding expectations.

08/17/2026, 10:18 AM • The Motley Fool

Target Stock: Next Stop, $166?

Target stock has surged 53% year-to-date, surprising investors after three years of declining sales. New CEO Michael Fiddelke's turnaround plan is showing early success with 6.7% net sales growth in Q1 and a doubled full-year growth target to 4%. Multiple analysts have raised price targets, with UBS setting a Street-high of $166, representing 14% upside. The company's fiscal Q2 results next week will be critical to confirm momentum.

08/10/2026, 2:04 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Dividend King (and 1 Reason Not To)

Walmart is presented as a compelling buy-and-hold investment due to its 53-year dividend increase streak, dominant market position with 5,215 U.S. stores, and strong e-commerce growth (26% YoY). However, the stock offers a low dividend yield of 0.86%, making it less attractive for income-focused investors. Despite recent 16% decline from May's peak due to consumer pressure concerns and capital spending, analysts remain bullish with a consensus price target of $139.84.

08/09/2026, 7:25 AM • The Motley Fool