Ulta Beauty — Aug 27, 2026 release

26 RESULTS AND RAISES FISCAL 2026 GUIDANCE ​ ● Net sales increased 8.9% ● Comparable sales increased 3.8% ● Operating income increased 10.1% ● Diluted EPS increased 13.3% to $6.55 ● Stock repurchase plan for fiscal 2026 increased to $1.8 billion from $1.5 billion ​ Bolingbrook, IL – August 27, 2026 – Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced consolidated financial results for the thirteen-week period (“second quarter”) ended August 1, 2026, compared to the same period ended August 2, 2025 . ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13 Weeks Ended ​ ​ August 1, ​ August 2, (Dollars in millions, except per share data) ​ 2026 ​ 2025 Net sales ​ $ 3,035.7 ​ $ 2,788.5 Comparable sales ​ ​ 3.8% ​ ​ 6.7% Gross profit (as a percentage of net sales) ​ ​ 39.1% ​ ​ 39.2% Selling, general and administrative expenses ​ $ 802.8 ​ $ 741.7 Operating income growth ​ ​ 10.1% ​ ​ 4.8% Diluted earnings per share ​ $ 6.55 ​ $ 5.78 ​ “Our team delivered another impressive quarter of strong sales, profit, and earnings growth, demonstrating that we are executing with discipline and translating our Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy into tangible benefits for our guests,” said Kecia Steelman, president and chief executive officer. “We continue to strengthen our position as the ultimate beauty discovery destination, leveraging our unique understanding of our guests to drive excitement and growth through compelling innovation, value, experiences, and convenience.” ​ Steelman continued