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U.S. Movers: Ulta Beauty
Scott Peters
02 Jun, 2025
New York City
Ulta Beauty Inc. traded down 1.0% to $466.76 despite the cosmetics retailer reporting higher revenue in the first quarter of 2025.
Net sales jumped to $2.8 billion from $2.7 billion, net income fell to $305.1 million from $313.1 million, and diluted earnings per share rose to $6.70 from $6.47 a year ago.
Comparable sales, which include sales from stores open for at least 14 months and e-commerce transactions, rose 2.9%, driven by a 2.3% rise in average ticket and a 0.6% increase in transaction volume.
The company anticipates net sales for the year to range between $11.5 billion and $11.7 billion, compared to $11.3 billion a year ago, with comparable sales growth estimated between flat and 1.5%.
During the first quarter, the beauty product retailer opened six stores, remodeled four stores, and relocated two stores.
The company plans to open 60 new stores in fiscal 2025, along with 40 to 45 store remodeling and relocation projects.
The stock has gained 15.1% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 2.9%.
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