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Revolution Beauty

August 2024

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  • Epic Code:
  • REVB
  • Price:
  • 22p
I caught up with Rachel Birkett, the analyst covering REVB post FY24 results. These were as expected and represent the first of a two-year turnaround strategy. As unveiled at the Capital Markets Day in February, sales  of £191.3m were stable despite the drag of discontinued brands/categories to focus on its ‘Masterbrand’ and on product categories with the highest growth potential (complexion, lip, eye, skincare). It was also a period when there had been £4-5m spent on legal wranglings which ought not to repeat. Meanwhile, profitability has   transformed, with EBITDA of £12.6m versus a loss of £7.5m, driven by gross margin, +5.8% to 46.2% and Birkett sees no reason why 60%+ isn’t possible. The more rigorous approach to new product develop ...

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