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Business and basis of presentation |
1.Business and basis of presentation Ulta Beauty, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate specialty retail stores selling cosmetics, fragrance, haircare products, skincare and wellness products, and related accessories and services. Nearly every store in the United States (U.S.) features a full-service salon. As used in these notes and throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Ulta Beauty,” or the “Company” refer to Ulta Beauty, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. As of August 2, 2025, the Company operated 1,556 stores worldwide: 1,473 in the U.S. located in 50 states (detailed below), 81 in the United Kingdom (U.K.), and two in Ireland.
significant intercompany accounts, transactions, and unrealized profit were eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to fairly state the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The Company’s business is subject to seasonal fluctuation, with significant portions of net sales and net income being realized during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year due to the holiday selling season. The results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 2, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, or for any other future interim period or for any future year. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and the related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2025. All amounts are stated in thousands, with the exception of per share amounts and number of stores. |