ULTA Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how ULTA performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ULTA sees a -1.51% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.89% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.14%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
ULTA Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
2.49B
6.42%
-1.62%
Gross Margin
39.86%
-3.18%
1.48%
Operating Margin
13.15%
-15.00%
-15.05%
Net Margin
10.02%
-14.65%
-15.51%
EPS
5.07
-5.06%
-15.78%
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ULTA Earnings Analysis
Ulta Beauty, Inc. Common Stock Corporation (ULTA.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Sales Growth Analysis: Net sales for the quarter increased 1.7% to $2.5 billion and comparable sales increased 0.6%.
Diluted EPS Increase: Diluted EPS increased 1.4% to $5.14 per share.
Active Member Growth: We ended the quarter with 44.4 million active members, 5% more than last year.
Store Expansion and Remodeling: We opened 28 new stores, closed two stores, and remodeled 27 stores during the quarter.
Loyalty Program Membership Growth: Our loyalty program ended the quarter with 44.4 million active members, 5% more than last year.
Negative
Quarterly Sales Performance: Net sales for the quarter increased 1.7%, but sales contribution from new stores and a 0.6% increase in comp sales was partially offset by lower other revenue.
August Comp Sales Decline: Comp sales in August decreased slightly primarily due to a shift in timing of our semiannual 21 Days of Beauty event, which resulted in stronger comp performance in September.
Gross Margin Decline: Gross margin decreased 20 basis points to 39.7% compared to 39.9% last year, primarily due to deleverage of fixed costs and lower other revenue.
SG&A Expense Increase: SG&A increased 3.2% to $682 million, reflecting higher store payroll and benefits, primarily due to higher average wage rates and higher corporate overhead.
Operating Profit Decline: Operating profit decreased 2.7% to $318.5 million, with operating margin at 12.6% of sales compared to 13.1% of sales last year.
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ULTA Earning Call Sentiment
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call reveals mixed signals: modest financial growth with a slight increase in net sales and EPS, but declining gross margin and operating profit. The competitive landscape remains challenging, and while there are positive aspects like the loyalty program growth and share repurchase plans, the guidance for flat to declining comparable sales and ongoing margin pressures temper optimism. The Q&A section reflects cautious sentiment from analysts, with concerns about competitive pressures and lack of specific guidance. Overall, these factors suggest a neutral stock price movement in the short term.
