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Small Cap Consumer Research

Equity research on small cap consumer names.

Equity Research Focusing on the Consumer Sector

Small Cap Consumer Research, LLC is a leading company-sponsored equity research provider focusing on the consumer sector (apparel, brand licensing and specialty retailing segments).

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating.</li><li>$0.25 price target and projections for Starco Brands as we look at key trends for 2H24 and beyond.</li><li>We believe 2024, while somewhat frustrating from an investor standpoint (given the downward revenue guidance and pulling of EBITDA guidance after 1Q), will be seen as a positive over the longer term, as the company has made material steps forward for all of their brands, positioning Starco for significant top line growth and going forward, material operating leverage, which we believe will become increasingly self-evident in 2025 and beyond.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating.$0.25 price target and projections for Starco Brands as we look at key trends for 2H24 and beyond.We believe 2024, while somewhat frustrating from an investor standpoint (given the downward revenue guidance and pulling of EBITDA guidance after 1Q), will be seen as a positive over the longer term, as the company has made material steps forward for all of their brands, positioning Starco for significant top line growth and going forward, material operating leverage, which we believe will become increasingly self-evident in 2025 and beyond.

elf Beauty Inc - STCB: 2H Signposts; Building for a Better Tomorrow; Reiterate Buy, $0.25 PT