ULTA topped Q2 earnings and sales estimates as digital growth, category strength and execution supported a higher fiscal 2026 outlook.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The headline numbers for Ulta (ULTA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended July 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Ulta Beauty NASDAQ: ULTA reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results that included 8.9% net sales growth, 10.1% operating profit growth and a 13.3% increase in diluted earnings per share, prompting the beauty retailer to raise its full-year sales and earnings outlook.
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.78 per share a year ago.
Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) reported second-quarter revenue of $3 billion, topping analyst estimates of $2.96 billion, as the beauty retailer raised its full-year guidance. Earnings per share came in at $6.55, up 13.3% year-over-year and ahead of the $6.18 estimate.
The cosmetics and fragrances retailer said it now forecasts earnings per share of $28.70 to $29 for the year, up from $28.36 to $28.80 previously.
Ulta Beauty heads into Q2 earnings with expected sales and EPS growth, supported by beauty demand, digital gains and Space NK, despite margin pressures.
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In the closing of the recent trading day, Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stood at $493.27, denoting a -3.42% move from the preceding trading day.
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