Ulta Beauty, Inc. reported consolidated financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2026, announcing an 8.9% increase in net sales to $3.04 billion and a 3.8% rise in comparable sales. Diluted earnings per share grew 13.3% to $6.55, while operating income increased 10.1% to $379.6 million. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting net sales growth of 6.7% to 7.2% and diluted EPS between $28.70 and $29.00. Additionally, the authorized stock repurchase plan for fiscal 2026 was increased from $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion. Ulta Beauty operates as a specialty beauty retailer offering cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, wellness products, and salon services.

Ulta Beauty appointed Brieane L. Olson as an independent director effective August 31, 2026, filling the seat vacated by Kelly E. Garcia upon his transition to Chief Technology Officer. Ms. Olson currently serves as CEO of Pacific Sunwear and brings over 20 years of specialty retail experience in strategy, merchandising, and brand building. This appointment increases the Board size to ten directors. Ulta Beauty operates as the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S., offering cosmetics, fragrance, hair care, salon services, and wellness products across more than 1,500 stores.

Ulta Beauty, Inc. announced on July 14, 2026, that Kelly E. Garcia will transition from his role as a member of the board of directors to Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026. Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates in the retail sector and provides beauty products and services.

At its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, Ulta Beauty, Inc. stockholders' approval of the 2026 Incentive Award Plan, which replaces the 011 Incentive Award Plan, allows for the new plan to be issued for a total of 5,001,201 shares of common stock. Stockholders also approved amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation and following the approval of exclusive forum selection provisions. Ulta Beauty, Inc. is a specialty retailer of beauty products.