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Ulta Beauty's Earnings Surprise Amid Sluggish Sales Forecast

3/14/2025

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Ulta Beauty's fourth-quarter earnings soared to $8.46 per share, surpassing expectations of $7.12, even as revenue dipped to $3.49 billion. Looking ahead, the company projects modest growth of 0-1% in comparable sales for 2025, falling short of analyst predictions. New CEO Kecia Steelman is determined to tackle internal hurdles and reclaim market dominance in a competitive landscape.

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Ulta Beauty's fourth-quarter earnings soared to $8.46 per share, surpassing expectations of $7.12, even as revenue dipped to $3.49 billion. Looking ahead, the company projects modest growth of 0-1% in comparable sales for 2025, falling short of analyst predictions. New CEO Kecia Steelman is determined to tackle internal hurdles and reclaim market dominance in a competitive landscape.