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Honest Co.’s shares tumbled again on Monday, extending a slide just days after the consumer-goods company started by actress Jessica Alba made a splashy debut in the public markets.
A decline of as much as 13 percent sent the shares as low as $16.52, approaching the initial public offering price of $16 on May 4. After soaring 44 percent on its first day of trading, the stock declined more than 7 percent in the next two sessions and was on pace Monday for its third straight drop.
The slump is an inauspicious start for a company looking to capitalize on elevated demand for packaged-goods and cleaning supplies during the pandemic. Alba, who co-founded the direct-to-consumer brand in 2011 and now serves as chief creative officer, brought some Hollywood glamour to the IPO last week with multiple media appearances.
There have been hints that the pandemic boom is starting to subside for packaged goods, with some peers reporting higher costs and uneven demand trends recently. Data and research company New Constructs called Honest “overvalued” and said the stock is “worth no more than $7” a share.
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Honest didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.
By: Gerald Porter Jr.
The US mega-chain is continuing to build out its assortment of prestige beauty brands and services.
With advice from Kris Jenner, the artist debuts his new makeup line, Ortega.
While brand names and celebrities get the public to buy scents, it’s leading behind-the-scenes noses who fuel innovation and set key trends.
In June, BoF will honour the entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty industry at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2024. Apply for your chance to join us.