Sally Beauty Holdings said its Fuel for Growth program delivered $9 million in pre-tax benefits in the third quarter of 2026, lifting adjusted gross margin 40 basis points year over year to 52.4%. The gains spanned both operating segments, with the Sally segment's gross margin up 60 basis points to 61.5% and its operating margin up 80 basis points to 16.6%, while the BSG segment's gross margin rose 70 basis points to 40.1%. Fuel for Growth also provided $2 million in SG&A cost offsets in the quarter, helping absorb higher labor and rent expenses. For fiscal 2026, Sally Beauty remains on track to deliver approximately $45 million in savings, which would bring the program to roughly $120 million in cumulative run-rate savings over the three-year period.
Sally Beauty Holdings IncFuel for Growth program delivered $9M pre-tax Q3 benefits, lifting gross margin 40bp and on track for ~$45M fiscal 2026 savings
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