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Ulta Beauty Posts Strong Q2 Results with 9.3% Sales Growth

byLuca Blaumann
August 28, 2025
in Large-Cap, Retail, Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
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Acquisition of Space NK and Robust Consumer Demand Drive Performance

Ulta Beauty (ULTA) delivered a strong second quarter in fiscal 2025, reporting solid top-line growth and improved profitability despite rising expenses. The company’s net sales increased 9.3% to $2.8 billion, compared to $2.6 billion in the same quarter last year, boosted by higher comparable sales, the July acquisition of Space NK, and new store contributions.

Comparable sales climbed 6.7%, reversing a decline of 1.2% in the prior year. This growth was fueled by a 3.7% increase in transactions and a 2.9% increase in average ticket size, reflecting both stronger customer traffic and higher spending per visit. Net income rose 3.3% to $260.9 million, or $5.78 per diluted share, representing a 9.1% increase from the $5.30 earned in last year’s second quarter.

“Outstanding top line performance, fueled by growth across all major categories, drove market share growth and better-than-expected profitability,” said Kecia Steelman, Ulta Beauty’s president and CEO. She emphasized the company’s commitment to its Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy, noting that while consumer demand may fluctuate in the coming months, the company remains focused on operational excellence and guest experiences both in stores and online.

Profitability and Expenses

Gross profit rose 11.6% to $1.1 billion, representing 39.2% of net sales, up from 38.3% a year earlier. The improvement was attributed to lower inventory shrink and stronger merchandise margins. However, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 15% to $741.7 million, reflecting higher incentive compensation, store payroll, and corporate overhead.

Operating income stood at $344.9 million, or 12.4% of sales, slightly lower than last year’s 12.9%.

Six-Month Performance and Balance Sheet

For the first half of fiscal 2025, Ulta Beauty reported net sales of $5.6 billion, up 6.8% from $5.3 billion last year. Comparable sales improved 4.7%, supported by increases in both transactions and average ticket. Net income for the six months was $565.9 million, essentially flat year-over-year, though earnings per share grew 6% to $12.49.

On the balance sheet, merchandise inventories rose 20.5% to $2.4 billion, driven by new brand launches, 62 net new stores, and 83 stores added through the Space NK acquisition. The company also drew $289.1 million on its revolving credit facility to support the acquisition.

Shareholder Returns and Store Growth

Ulta Beauty repurchased $109.5 million in stock during the quarter and $468.3 million year-to-date, with $2.2 billion remaining under its $3 billion buyback program. The retailer also continued to expand, opening 24 new stores in the quarter and operating 1,473 U.S. stores by quarter’s end, in addition to Space NK’s 83 locations in the U.K. and Ireland.

With strong results in the first half of the year and ongoing investment in growth, Ulta Beauty remains cautiously optimistic as it navigates consumer trends in the second half of 2025.

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