E.l.f. Beauty Acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode for $1 Billion

E.l.f. Beauty's acquisition of Rhode is a strategic move to diversify its portfolio and tap into the prestige beauty market. Rhode, known for its viral TikTok products and celebrity endorsement, has demonstrated rapid growth since its launch. By integrating Rhode, E.l.f. aims to leverage Rhode's strong brand recognition and social media presence to reach a broader audience.

Rhode's success can be attributed to its focus on essential skincare and hybrid makeup, appealing to Gen Z and millennial consumers. The brand's direct-to-consumer approach, coupled with Hailey Bieber's influence, has resulted in significant earned media value and customer engagement.

E.l.f.'s decision to acquire Rhode follows its previous acquisition of skincare brand Naturium, indicating a broader strategy to strengthen its position in the skincare category. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, further solidifying E.l.f.'s market presence.

E.l.f. Beauty aims to expand into the prestige beauty market and reach a higher-income consumer base by leveraging Rhode's brand recognition and social media presence.

The deal is structured with $800 million in cash and stock, with an additional potential $200 million payout based on Rhode’s performance over the next three years.

Hailey Bieber will continue as Rhode's chief creative officer and strategic advisor, overseeing creative, product innovation, and marketing.

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