NASDAQ$ULTA
Ulta Beauty Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Ulta reported a slight revenue decline but exceeded profitability expectations in Q4 FY24.
Ulta Beauty reported net sales of $3.49 billion, reflecting a 1.9% YoY decline due to the prior year's extra week. Comparable sales increased by 1.5%, supported by higher average ticket size. Net income remained stable, while diluted EPS increased to $8.46. The company continued expansion, adding 8 net new stores during the quarter.
- Net sales reached $3.49 billion, down 1.9% YoY due to the prior year's extra week.
- Comparable sales increased 1.5%, driven by a 3.0% rise in average ticket size.
- Diluted EPS increased to $8.46, up from $8.08 in Q4 FY23.
- Ulta added 8 net new stores, bringing the total to 1,445 locations.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Ulta · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.49B
Revenue by segment
Ulta · $51 total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Cosmetics$44-2.2%86.3%
- Services$4+33.3%7.8%
- Other$3+0.0%5.9%
Forward guidance
Ulta Beauty expects modest revenue growth in FY25, with continued store expansion and investments in long-term growth initiatives.
Tailwinds
- Net sales projected between $11.5 billion and $11.6 billion.
- Comparable sales expected to range between 0% and 1%.
- Approximately 60 new stores planned for FY25.
- Operating margin projected between 11.7% and 11.8%.
- Diluted EPS guidance set between $22.50 and $22.90.
Headwinds
- Macroeconomic uncertainty may impact consumer spending.
- Higher costs related to strategic investments could pressure margins.
- Ongoing supply chain challenges may affect inventory management.
- Potential impact from competitive pricing strategies in the beauty retail sector.
- Increased SG&A expenses due to planned investments in store and digital operations.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+2.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
62%
38 / 61 earnings
Positive
+20.5%
Q4 2015
Best reaction
-28.0%
Q2 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +8.6% | -16.7% | -16.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +6.7% | +12.5% | +16.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | -7.0% | +0.1% | +4.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +11.7% | +10.4% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +13.7% | +9.3% | +14.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.1% | +3.0% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.8% | -2.2% | +10.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.4% | +2.9% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.5% | -6.7% | -22.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +12.4% | +14.6% | +16.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.0% | -5.2% | -9.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -12.7% | -14.4% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.6% | -1.1% | -0.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +0.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.1% | +1.2% | -4.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +20.4% | +19.9% | +16.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.3% | -0.5% | +7.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.4% | +10.2% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.0% | +2.5% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.5% | +4.8% | +6.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.3% | -9.0% | -6.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | -0.9% | -3.5% | +1.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +7.4% | +5.5% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.0% | -4.1% | -24.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.4% | -30.1% | -8.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +9.5% | +4.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -28.0% | -28.1% | -26.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.5% | +4.2% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.3% | +6.0% | +9.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -12.6% | -14.9% | -12.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +7.6% | +13.5% | +16.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.3% | +0.2% | -7.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +9.8% | +6.8% | +9.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.7% | +0.4% | +0.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -8.5% | -8.7% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +7.8% | +8.0% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.0% | +3.6% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.4% | -2.0% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -7.0% | -10.6% | -13.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +10.2% | +10.2% | +13.1% | |
| Q4 2015 | +20.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +12.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +18.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -24.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +15.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +11.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -15.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +9.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +12.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +12.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +12.5% | — | — |
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