Welcome to our dedicated page for Ulta Beauty news (Ticker: ULTA), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Ulta Beauty stock.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) is widely described by the company as the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S., with a business built around cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, haircare, wellness and salon services. News about Ulta Beauty frequently centers on its financial performance, strategic initiatives and expansion of its "All Things Beauty. All in One Place®" model across stores and digital channels.
Investors following ULTA news can expect regular earnings announcements, where the company reports net sales, comparable sales, gross profit, operating income and earnings per share for each fiscal quarter. These releases often discuss factors such as increased comparable sales, new store openings, acquisitions like Space NK, and share repurchase activity, as well as updated fiscal outlooks and commentary from management on consumer trends and the Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy.
Company news also covers strategic moves in digital and international growth. Examples include the launch of UB Marketplace, a curated third-party platform on Ulta.com and the Ulta Beauty app powered by Mirakl, and milestones in Ulta Beauty’s international expansion through a joint venture in Mexico, a franchise in the Middle East and its subsidiary Space NK in the U.K. and Ireland. Press releases highlight store openings in new markets, partnerships with local operators and the extension of Ulta Beauty’s retail experience to new regions.
Corporate governance and leadership updates are another recurring news theme. Ulta Beauty has announced Board appointments, such as adding independent directors with global retail and digital expertise, and finance leadership changes, including the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer. Other notable items include updates on partnerships, such as the planned conclusion of the Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop arrangement, and announcements related to programs like the MUSE Accelerator, which supports underrepresented beauty founders. For investors and observers, the ULTA news feed offers an ongoing view into how the company manages growth, strategy, risk and capital allocation.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) announced that CEO Kecia Steelman and CFO Chris DelOrefice will take part in a Fireside Chat at J.P. Morgan’s Retail Round Up Conference on April 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT.
The session will be webcast live at https://www.ulta.com/investor, and a replay will be available for a limited time.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) reported fiscal 2025 results: Q4 net sales $3.898B (+11.8%), fiscal net sales $12.393B (+9.7%), and diluted EPS of $8.01 for Q4 and $25.64 for the year. The company repurchased $890.5M of stock and provided fiscal 2026 guidance of net sales growth 6%-7% and EPS $28.05–$28.55.
Comparable sales rose 5.8% in Q4 and 5.4% for the year; SG&A increased materially due to strategic investments and advertising.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial results on March 12, 2026 after market close. The company will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT to discuss results, with a live link and archived webcast available on the investor relations site.
Investors may register for the live event via the provided registration link; archived audio will be available for a limited time.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) launched the Ulta Beauty Roster, partnering with six professional female athletes across pickleball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and flag football to promote confidence and keep girls in sport.
The program includes a Roster for Change grant to fund local sports needs and digital Ulta Beauty Cards; applications open late February at UBRoster.com.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) will open its first store in the United Arab Emirates at Mall of the Emirates on January 29, 2026 in partnership with Alshaya Group, following its initial Kuwait opening on November 7, 2025. The Mall of the Emirates location will offer makeup, skin, hair and fragrance across prestige, mass and emerging brands, plus in‑store makeup, skin, brow and nail services. Launch week runs January 29–February 7 with founder appearances and demos. Additional regional store openings are scheduled at Dubai Mall on March 27, 2026 and Red Sea Mall (Jeddah) on May 7, 2026, signalling continued Middle East expansion.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results: net sales $2.86B (+12.9% vs. prior year) and comparable sales +6.3%. Gross profit rose to 40.4% of sales and diluted EPS was $5.14. SG&A increased to $840.9M (29.4% of sales) and operating margin was 10.8%. Inventory grew 16% to $2.7B and short-term debt rose to $551.7M. The company raised fiscal 2025 guidance to ~$12.3B net sales and $25.20–$25.50 diluted EPS, and noted $2.0B remains available under its $3.0B repurchase program.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) will report third quarter fiscal 2025 results on Thursday, December 4, 2025 after market close. The company will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT to discuss results. Financial results and a link to the live webcast will be available on the company's Investor Relations website, and an archived webcast will be available for a limited time.
Registration for the live event is required via the provided conference registration link.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) will open its first Middle East store on November 7, 2025 at The Avenues, Kuwait, under a franchise partnership with Alshaya Group. The 15,000 square-foot store will showcase over 300 beauty and wellness brands, including US exclusives and local lines.
Ulta and Alshaya plan further regional rollouts: Mall of the Emirates (UAE) in January 2026, Dubai Mall in March 2026, and Red Sea Mall (Saudi Arabia) in March 2026, with additional Middle East locations planned.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) named Christopher DelOrefice as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 5, 2025. He will succeed Interim CFO Chris Lialios, who will return to his role as Senior Vice President – Controller.
DelOrefice joins from Becton Dickinson, where he served as Executive Vice President and CFO since September 2021. He spent more than 20 years at Johnson & Johnson in senior finance roles, is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive), and holds a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A. from Villanova University. He also serves on ResMed’s board and chairs its audit committee.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) launched UB Marketplace on October 14, 2025, a curated third-party platform live on ulta.com and the Ulta Beauty app.
Key features include a unified search, cart and checkout, eligible purchases earning Ulta Beauty Rewards, in-store returns at more than 1,400 stores, and an initial assortment of 100+ new brands. The marketplace is invitation-only for brands, powered by Mirakl and integrated with Ulta’s digital ecosystem to scale assortment over the next 12–18 months.