Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) stock soared 5.18% in pre-market trading following the release of its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results and the announcement of positive long-term financial targets. The beauty supply retailer demonstrated resilience and growth, surpassing analyst expectations in key areas.

The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.55 for Q4, significantly beating the analyst consensus of $0.47 and marking a 10% increase from the same period last year. Consolidated net sales rose 1.3% to $947.1 million, also exceeding the estimated $932.9 million. Notably, comparable sales growth came in at 1.3%, outperforming expectations of a mere 0.1% increase.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Sally Beauty unveiled its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting adjusted earnings of $2.00 to $2.10 per share on revenue ranging from $3.71 billion to $3.77 billion. The company also introduced long-term financial targets through fiscal 2028, including annual adjusted earnings growth of 10% and net sales growth of 1% to 3%. These forward-looking statements have bolstered investor confidence in Sally Beauty's growth trajectory and strategic initiatives.