Ulta Beauty Q1 Diluted EPS Rises 15.5% to $7.74; Raises Fiscal 2026 EPS Outlook
Ulta Beauty reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended May 2, 2026, with net sales up 11.1% to $3.2 billion and diluted EPS up 15.5% to $7.74. The company raised its fiscal 2026 diluted EPS outlook to $28.36 to $28.80 and its operating income growth outlook to 6.5% to 9%, while leaving net sales, comparable sales and capital expenditure guidance unchanged. Shareholders benefit from higher profit and $555.0 million in share repurchases, though SG&A expenses rose 14.6%, faster than net sales.
Key points
- Net sales rose 11.1% to $3.2 billion and comparable sales rose 5.3%; operating income rose 11.6% to $448.3 million.
- Diluted EPS was $7.74 versus $6.70 a year earlier; net income was $340.5 million.
- Fiscal 2026 diluted EPS outlook raised to $28.36 to $28.80 from $28.05 to $28.55; operating income growth outlook raised to 6.5% to 9% from 6% to 9%.
- Repurchased $555.0 million of common stock; $1.3 billion remained under the $3.0 billion program as of May 2, 2026.
The filing
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