Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Revenue

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Revenue
3 Months Ended
May 03, 2025
Revenue  
Revenue

3.Revenue

Net sales include retail stores and e-commerce merchandise sales as well as salon services and other revenue. Other revenue includes the private label and co-branded credit card programs, royalties derived from the partnership with Target Corporation, and deferred revenue related to the loyalty program and gift card breakage.

Disaggregated revenue

The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of net sales by primary category:

13 Weeks Ended  

May 3,

May 4,

(Percentage of net sales)

2025

2024

Cosmetics

40%

42%

Skincare and wellness

25%

23%

Haircare

18%

19%

Fragrance

11%

10%

Services

4%

4%

Other

2%

2%

100%

100%

Deferred revenue

Deferred revenue primarily represents contract liabilities for the obligation to transfer additional goods or services to a guest for which the Company has received consideration, such as unredeemed Ulta Beauty Rewards loyalty points and unredeemed Ulta Beauty gift cards. In addition, breakage on gift cards is recognized proportionately as redemption occurs.

The following table provides a summary of the changes included in deferred revenue during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024:

13 Weeks Ended

May 3,

May 4,

(In thousands)

2025

2024

Beginning balance

$

492,907

$

428,788

Additions to contract liabilities (1)

164,054

133,495

Deductions to contract liabilities (2)

(201,701)

(170,837)

Ending balance

$

455,260

$

391,446

(1) Loyalty points and gift cards issued in the current period but not redeemed or expired.
(2) Revenue recognized in the current period related to the beginning liability.

Other amounts included in deferred revenue were $7,583 and $7,283 at May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, respectively.