Revenue is flat at 0.2% YoY in 2026Q3, yet gross margin held at 52.4% and operating income grew 10.5% YoY, driving EPS up 25% to $0.55.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) annual income statement — 22-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
| Metric | TTM | Sep'25 | Sep'24 | Sep'23 | Sep'22 | Sep'21 | Sep'20 | Sep'19 | Sep'18 | Sep'17 | Sep'16 | Sep'15 | Sep'14 | Sep'13 | Sep'12 | Sep'11 | Sep'10 | Sep'09 | Sep'08 | Sep'07 | Sep'06 | Sep'05 | Sep'04 |
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| Sales/Revenue | 3.73B | 3.7B | 3.72B | 3.73B | 3.82B | 3.87B | 3.51B | 3.88B | 3.93B | 3.94B | 3.95B | 3.83B | 3.75B | 3.62B | 3.52B | 3.27B | 2.92B | 2.64B | 2.65B | 2.51B | 2.37B | 2.25B | 2.1B |
| Revenue Growth % | 1.08% | -0.42% | -0.3% | -2.29% | -1.53% | 10.26% | -9.34% | -1.43% | -0.15% | -0.36% | 3.08% | 2.15% | 3.62% | 2.8% | 7.79% | 12.11% | 10.6% | -0.44% | 5.35% | 5.93% | 5.27% | 7.47% | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 1.79B | 1.79B | 1.83B | 1.84B | 1.88B | 1.92B | 1.8B | 1.97B | 1.99B | 1.97B | 1.99B | 1.94B | 1.89B | 1.83B | 1.78B | 1.67B | 1.51B | 1.39B | 1.41B | 1.36B | 1.29B | 1.23B | 1.15B |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 48.38% | 49.14% | 49.24% | 49.22% | 49.55% | 51.18% | 50.71% | 50.56% | 50.11% | 50.31% | 50.5% | 50.44% | 50.44% | 50.53% | 51.22% | 51.84% | 52.84% | 53.38% | 54.1% | 54.2% | 54.44% | 54.67% |
| Gross Profit | 1.94B | 1.91B | 1.89B | 1.89B | 1.94B | 1.95B | 1.72B | 1.91B | 1.94B | 1.96B | 1.96B | 1.9B | 1.86B | 1.8B | 1.74B | 1.59B | 1.4B | 1.24B | 1.23B | 1.15B | 1.09B | 1.03B | 950.85M |
| Gross Margin % | 52.1% | 51.62% | 50.86% | 50.76% | 50.78% | 50.45% | 48.82% | 49.29% | 49.44% | 49.89% | 49.69% | 49.5% | 49.56% | 49.56% | 49.47% | 48.78% | 48.16% | 47.16% | 46.62% | 45.9% | 45.8% | 45.56% | 45.33% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 1.08% | -0.11% | -2.33% | -0.88% | 13.94% | -10.2% | -1.74% | -1.04% | 0.05% | 3.48% | 2.03% | 3.62% | 2.98% | 9.32% | 13.55% | 12.95% | 0.71% | 7.01% | 6.16% | 5.82% | 8.01% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 1.63B | 1.58B | 1.61B | 1.57B | 1.6B | 1.54B | 1.46B | 1.45B | 1.48B | 1.46B | 1.47B | 1.4B | 1.35B | 1.27B | 1.24B | 1.15B | 1.06B | 946.48M | 951.68M | 903.66M | 865.1M | 830.37M | 781.23M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 42.77% | 43.25% | 42.04% | 41.93% | 39.65% | 41.45% | 37.48% | 37.74% | 37.16% | 37.08% | 36.58% | 36.05% | 35.2% | 35.3% | 35.06% | 36.47% | 35.9% | 35.94% | 35.95% | 36.45% | 36.83% | 37.24% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 1.65B | 1.6B | 1.6B | 1.55B | 1.54B | 1.52B | 1.44B | 1.45B | 1.38B | 1.35B | 1.36B | 1.31B | 1.27B | 1.2B | 1.18B | 1.09B | 1.01B | 899.41M | 903.15M | 861.05M | 865.1M | 830.37M | 711.21M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 43.27% | 43.14% | 41.59% | 40.37% | 39.24% | 41.05% | 37.48% | 34.97% | 34.24% | 34.5% | 34.16% | 33.84% | 33.2% | 33.47% | 33.23% | 34.72% | 34.11% | 34.1% | 34.25% | 36.45% | 36.83% | 33.9% |
| Research & Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | -1000K | -18.5M | 4.22M | 17.02M | 59.59M | 15.65M | 14.03M | 0 | 0 | 112.32M | 99.66M | 89.39M | 79.66M | 72.19M | 64.7M | 59.72M | 51.12M | 47.07M | 48.53M | 42.6M | 0 | 0 | 70.03M |
| Operating Income | 314.81M | 327.81M | 282.73M | 325.03M | 337.64M | 418.44M | 258.76M | 350.13M | 426.59M | 478.6M | 498.3M | 495.33M | 507M | 520.36M | 499.36M | 448.47M | 340.93M | 296.84M | 282.92M | 228.59M | 180.2M | 196.63M | 169.62M |
| Operating Margin % | 8.44% | 8.86% | 7.61% | 8.72% | 8.85% | 10.8% | 7.36% | 9.03% | 10.85% | 12.15% | 12.61% | 12.92% | 13.51% | 14.37% | 14.17% | 13.72% | 11.69% | 11.26% | 10.68% | 9.09% | 7.59% | 8.72% | 8.09% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 15.94% | -13.01% | -3.74% | -19.31% | 61.71% | -26.1% | -17.92% | -10.87% | -3.95% | 0.6% | -2.3% | -2.57% | 4.21% | 11.35% | 31.54% | 14.85% | 4.92% | 23.77% | 26.85% | -8.36% | 15.93% | - |
| EBITDA | 414.27M | 427.73M | 392.47M | 427.44M | 437.57M | 520.64M | 365.54M | 457.79M | 535.42M | 590.92M | 597.95M | 584.72M | 586.66M | 592.55M | 564.05M | 508.19M | 392.05M | 343.9M | 339.92M | 278.6M | 218.23M | 230.54M | 194.24M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 11.11% | 11.56% | 10.56% | 11.47% | 11.47% | 13.44% | 10.4% | 11.81% | 13.61% | 15% | 15.13% | 15.25% | 15.63% | 16.36% | 16.01% | 15.55% | 13.44% | 13.04% | 12.84% | 11.08% | 9.2% | 10.23% | 9.26% |
| EBITDA Growth % | -4.09% | 8.98% | -8.18% | -2.32% | -15.96% | 42.43% | -20.15% | -14.5% | -9.39% | -1.18% | 2.26% | -0.33% | -0.99% | 5.05% | 10.99% | 29.62% | 14% | 1.17% | 22.01% | 27.66% | -5.34% | 18.69% | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 99.46M | 99.92M | 109.74M | 102.41M | 99.93M | 102.2M | 106.78M | 107.66M | 108.83M | 112.32M | 99.66M | 89.39M | 79.66M | 72.19M | 64.7M | 59.72M | 51.12M | 47.07M | 57M | 50.01M | 38.03M | 33.91M | 24.62M |
| EBIT | 290.71M | 327.81M | 283.76M | 338.65M | 393.13M | 427.5M | 272.79M | 458.47M | 426.59M | 478.6M | 498.3M | 495.33M | 507M | 520.36M | 499.36M | 448.47M | 340.93M | 296.84M | 279.01M | 250.09M | 221.68M | 196.63M | 169.62M |
| Net Interest Income | -57.43M | -64.39M | -76.41M | -72.98M | -93.54M | -93.51M | -98.79M | -96.31M | -98.16M | -132.9M | -144.24M | -116.84M | -116.32M | -107.69M | -138.41M | -112.53M | -112.98M | -132.02M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 57.43M | 64.39M | 76.41M | 72.98M | 93.54M | 93.51M | 98.79M | 96.31M | 98.16M | 132.9M | 144.24M | 116.84M | 116.32M | 107.69M | 138.41M | 112.53M | 112.98M | 132.02M | 159.12M | 145.97M | 92K | 0 | 0 |
| Other Income/Expense | -58.03M | -64.39M | -76.41M | -72.98M | -93.54M | -93.51M | -98.79M | -96.31M | -98.16M | -132.9M | -144.24M | -116.84M | -116.32M | -107.69M | -138.41M | -112.53M | -112.98M | -132.02M | -159.12M | -145.97M | -92K | -7.02M | -2.25M |
| Pretax Income | 256.77M | 263.42M | 206.32M | 252.05M | 244.1M | 324.93M | 159.97M | 362.16M | 328.43M | 345.7M | 354.06M | 378.48M | 390.68M | 412.67M | 360.94M | 335.94M | 227.95M | 164.81M | 123.8M | 82.61M | 180.11M | 189.62M | 167.37M |
| Pretax Margin % | 6.89% | 7.12% | 5.55% | 6.76% | 6.4% | 8.39% | 4.55% | 9.34% | 8.35% | 8.78% | 8.96% | 9.87% | 10.41% | 11.39% | 10.24% | 10.28% | 7.82% | 6.25% | 4.67% | 3.29% | 7.59% | 8.41% | 7.98% |
| Income Tax | 64.51M | 67.54M | 52.91M | 67.45M | 60.54M | 85.08M | 46.72M | 90.54M | 70.38M | 130.62M | 131.12M | 143.4M | 144.69M | 151.52M | 127.88M | 122.21M | 84.12M | 65.7M | 46.22M | 38.12M | 69.92M | 73.15M | 62.06M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 25.12% | 25.64% | 25.64% | 26.76% | 24.8% | 26.18% | 29.21% | 25% | 21.43% | 37.79% | 37.03% | 37.89% | 37.03% | 36.72% | 35.43% | 36.38% | 36.9% | 39.86% | 37.34% | 46.14% | 38.82% | 38.58% | 37.08% |
| Net Income | 192.26M | 195.88M | 153.41M | 184.6M | 183.55M | 239.86M | 113.25M | 271.62M | 258.05M | 215.08M | 222.94M | 235.09M | 245.99M | 261.15M | 233.06M | 213.72M | 143.83M | 99.12M | 77.58M | 44.49M | 110.19M | 116.46M | 105.31M |
| Net Margin % | 5.16% | 5.29% | 4.13% | 4.95% | 4.81% | 6.19% | 3.22% | 7.01% | 6.56% | 5.46% | 5.64% | 6.13% | 6.55% | 7.21% | 6.61% | 6.54% | 4.93% | 3.76% | 2.93% | 1.77% | 4.64% | 5.17% | 5.02% |
| Net Income Growth % | -0.9% | 27.68% | -16.89% | 0.57% | -23.47% | 111.8% | -58.31% | 5.26% | 19.98% | -3.53% | -5.17% | -4.43% | -5.8% | 12.05% | 9.05% | 48.6% | 45.11% | 27.77% | 74.36% | -59.62% | -5.38% | 10.59% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 192.26M | 195.88M | 153.41M | 184.6M | 183.55M | 239.86M | 113.25M | 271.62M | 258.05M | 215.08M | 222.94M | 235.09M | 245.99M | 261.15M | 233.06M | 213.72M | 143.83M | 99.12M | 77.58M | 44.49M | 110.19M | 116.46M | 105.31M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 1.96 | 1.89 | 1.43 | 1.69 | 1.66 | 2.10 | 0.99 | 2.26 | 2.08 | 1.56 | 1.50 | 1.49 | 1.51 | 1.48 | 1.24 | 1.14 | 0.78 | 0.54 | 0.42 | 0.24 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.58 |
| EPS Growth % | 3.23% | 32.17% | -15.38% | 1.81% | -20.95% | 112.12% | -56.19% | 8.65% | 33.33% | 4% | 0.67% | -1.32% | 2.03% | 19.35% | 8.77% | 46.15% | 44.44% | 28.57% | 75% | -60.66% | -6.15% | 12.07% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | 1.95 | 1.48 | 1.72 | 1.69 | 2.13 | 0.99 | 2.27 | 2.09 | 1.56 | 1.51 | 1.50 | 1.54 | 1.52 | 1.27 | 1.17 | 0.79 | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.25 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.58 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 97.91M | 103.82M | 106.93M | 109.34M | 110.29M | 114.21M | 114.68M | 120.28M | 123.83M | 138.18M | 148.8M | 158.23M | 163.42M | 176.16M | 188.61M | 188.09M | 184.09M | 183.31M | 182.7M | 182.38M | 180.1M | 178.26M | 180.1M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 95.06M | 100.66M | 103.94M | 107.33M | 108.67M | 112.65M | 113.88M | 119.64M | 123.19M | 137.53M | 147.18M | 156.35M | 159.93M | 171.68M | 183.42M | 183.02M | 181.99M | 181.69M | 181.19M | 180.39M | 180.1M | 176.21M | 180.1M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5264.2% | - | 10.16% | - |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SBH stock.
For fiscal year 2025, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) reported total revenue of $3.70B. This represents a 76.5% increase compared to $2.10B in 2004.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) is profitable, generating $195.9M in net income for the fiscal year ending 2025 with a net profit margin of 5.3%.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) reported an operating income of $327.8M, resulting in an operating profit margin of 8.9%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) generated $1.91B in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 51.6%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Professional brand leakage risk
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Flat Revenue, Resilient Core
Revenue growth has been essentially flat, with 2026Q3 showing only 0.2% YoY growth, but the company has maintained stability despite a challenging retail environment, according to recent quarterly filings.
Over the past ten quarters, revenue has hovered around $900-950 million, with growth rates ranging from -2.8% to +2.3%. The lack of meaningful expansion suggests a mature market, but the consistency indicates a defensive consumer base. The slight uptick in 2026Q2 (2.3%) may reflect seasonal or promotional factors, but the overall trend is one of stagnation rather than decline.
Gross Margin Stability Amid Cost Pressures
Gross margin has remained remarkably stable, hovering between 50.8% and 52.6% over the last ten quarters, with 2026Q3 at 52.4%, as reported in financial statements, indicating pricing power or cost control.
Despite flat revenue, gross margin has improved slightly from 51.0% in 2024Q2 to 52.4% in 2026Q3, suggesting a favorable mix shift towards higher-margin private label products or better procurement. However, the stability also implies limited ability to expand margins further without significant operational changes. The company's gross margin is well above Ulta's 39.1%, reflecting its professional distribution model's structural advantages.
Operating Leverage Emerging
Operating income grew 10.5% YoY in 2026Q3 to $86.4 million, outpacing revenue growth of 0.2%, as per the latest income statement, indicating positive operating leverage from cost discipline.
Operating margin expanded from 8.4% in 2025Q3 to 9.2% in 2026Q3, driven by a 7.1% increase in gross profit against a 0.2% revenue increase. SG&A expenses, when reported, have been relatively flat, suggesting that the company is leveraging its fixed cost base. This trend is encouraging, but investors should monitor whether it can be sustained as wage inflation and store-related costs may pressure margins.
EPS Growth Outpacing Net Income
Diluted EPS grew 25% YoY in 2026Q3 to $0.55, while net income grew only 18.4%, as per the income statement, suggesting share buybacks are boosting per-share metrics.
The gap between EPS growth and net income growth indicates a reduction in share count, likely from buybacks. However, stock-based compensation (SBC) has been relatively stable at around $4-7 million per quarter, which is modest relative to net income. The tax rate appears normal, and there are no significant non-operating items, so the earnings quality appears solid, though the reliance on buybacks for EPS growth may not be sustainable if cash flow weakens.
SG&A Discipline Drives Margin
SG&A expenses, when reported, have been tightly controlled, with 2026Q3 SG&A at $403.9 million, up only 0.3% YoY, as per the income statement, while revenue grew 0.2%, indicating cost discipline.
The company has managed to keep SG&A growth in line with revenue, which is crucial given the high fixed-cost nature of its store network. However, the absence of SG&A data for some quarters (2025Q2, 2025Q3, 2024Q2, 2024Q3) limits a full trend analysis. The reported quarters show a slight increase in SG&A in 2026Q3, but operating margin still expanded, suggesting that the company is effectively controlling overhead costs.
Margin Compression Risks Loom
Despite stable margins, the recent EPS miss of $0.55 vs. $0.61 consensus in 2026Q3, as per the latest earnings report, may signal underlying cost pressures or competitive threats that could erode profitability.
The EPS miss, despite maintained guidance, suggests that the company may be facing unforeseen headwinds, possibly from increased promotional activity or input cost inflation. Additionally, the risk of professional brand leakage to retail channels could undermine the company's pricing power and gross margin. If these pressures intensify, the current operating margin of 9.2% may not be sustainable, especially if revenue growth remains flat.