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Ulta Beauty Second Quarter 2026 Earnings: Beats Expectations
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Second Quarter 2026 Results
Key Financial Results
- Revenue: US$2.79b (up 9.3% from 2Q 2025).
- Net income: US$260.9m (up 3.3% from 2Q 2025).
- Profit margin: 9.4% (in line with 2Q 2025).
- EPS: US$5.80 (up from US$5.32 in 2Q 2025).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Ulta Beauty Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations
Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.2%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 15%.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 4.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.8% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the US.
Performance of the American Specialty Retail industry.
The company's shares are down 6.9% from a week ago.
Balance Sheet Analysis
While it's very important to consider the profit and loss statement, you can also learn a lot about a company by looking at its balance sheet. We've done some analysis and you can see our take on Ulta Beauty's balance sheet.
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About NasdaqGS:ULTA
Ulta Beauty
Operates as a specialty beauty retailer in the United States, Mexico, and Kuwait.
Excellent balance sheet with acceptable track record.
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