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Ulta Beauty 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 28, 2025)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed August 28, 2025
Period End
August 28, 2025
Security
ULTA
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K92

ULTA filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 92 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’17Aug ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’22Feb ’22
  3. Leadership change8-K · Aug ’26Aug ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed August 28, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Ulta Beauty, Inc. reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2025, in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.

Net sales increased 9.3% to $2.8 billiona from $2.6 billion, driven by comparable sales growth of 6.7%, the acquisition of Space NK, and new store contribution. Comparable sales growth came from a 3.7% increase in transactions and a 2.9% increase in average ticket. Gross profit margin rose to 39.2% from 38.3%, primarily due to lower inventory shrink and higher merchandise margin.

Operating income was $344.9 millionb, or 12.4% of net sales, versus $329.2 million, or 12.9%, in the prior-year quarter. Net income increased 3.3% to $260.9 million, and diluted earnings per share rose 9.1% to $5.78, including a $0.03 benefit from income tax accounting for stock-based compensation. For the first six months of fiscal 2025, net sales increased 6.8% to $5.6 billion and comparable sales increased 4.7%.

Diluted earnings per share were $12.49c. Management raised its fiscal 2025 outlook: net sales are now expected at $12.0 billion to $12.1 billion (previously $11.5 billion to $11.7 billion), comparable sales growth at 2.5% to 3.5% (previously 0% to 1.5%), and diluted earnings per share at $23.85 to $24.30 (previously $22.65 to $23.20). Management also cited caution about how consumer demand may evolve in the second half of the year.

The balance sheet shows changes tied to the Space NK acquisition. Cash and cash equivalents fell to $242.7 milliond, and short-term debt was $289.1 million, as the company drew on its revolving credit facility to support the acquisition.

Merchandise inventories, net rose 20.5% to $2.4 billion, reflecting new brand launches and net new stores, including 83 acquired with Space NK. During the quarter the company repurchased 244,559 shares for $109.5 million, and $2.2 billion remained under its $3.0 billion repurchase program.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Second-quarter net sales rose 9.3% to $2.8 billion, with comparable sales up 6.7% and growth across all major categories.
  2. Gross profit margin improved to 39.2% from 38.3%, driven by lower inventory shrink and higher merchandise margin, partly offset by supply chain deleverage.
  3. SG&A expenses increased 15.0% to $741.7 million, or 26.6% of net sales, mainly due to higher incentive compensation, store payroll and benefits, and corporate overhead.
  4. Diluted EPS increased 9.1% to $5.78 for the quarter and was $12.49 for the first six months of fiscal 2025.
  5. Fiscal 2025 outlook raised: net sales of $12.0 billion to $12.1 billion, comparable sales of 2.5% to 3.5%, and diluted EPS of $23.85 to $24.30.
  6. Space NK, a U.K. and Ireland luxury beauty retailer, was acquired July 10, 2025; the company drew on its revolving credit facility, leaving $289.1 million of short-term debt.
  7. The company repurchased $109.5 million of stock in the quarter, with $2.2 billion remaining under its $3.0 billion program.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How did Ulta Beauty perform in the second quarter of fiscal 2025?

    Net sales rose 9.3% to $2.8 billion, comparable sales increased 6.7%, operating income was $344.9 million (12.4% of net sales), and net income increased 3.3% to $260.9 million. Diluted EPS was $5.78, up 9.1%.

  2. What drove the increase in comparable sales?

    Comparable sales growth was driven by a 3.7% increase in transactions and a 2.9% increase in average ticket. Management attributed the top-line performance to growth across all major categories.

  3. How did the company change its fiscal 2025 guidance?

    The company raised net sales guidance to $12.0 billion to $12.1 billion from $11.5 billion to $11.7 billion, comparable sales growth to 2.5% to 3.5% from 0% to 1.5%, and diluted EPS to $23.85 to $24.30 from $22.65 to $23.20. Operating margin is now expected at 11.9% to 12.0%, up from 11.7% to 11.8%.

  4. What is the company's current debt and liquidity position?

    Short-term debt was $289.1 million at the end of the second quarter, as the company drew on its revolving credit facility primarily to support the Space NK acquisition. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $242.7 million. At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2024, there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

  5. What did management say about the second half of the year?

    Management said its outlook reflects the strength of year-to-date performance and caution about how consumer demand may evolve in the second half of the year. It cited near-term uncertainty and said it is focused on what it can control and on executing its Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy.

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