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Ulta Beauty Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results

August 27, 2020 4:03 PM

Net Sales of $1.2 billion compared to $1.7 billion in the year-ago quarter

Comparable Sales decreased (26.7%)

Sales from e-commerce operations increased more than 200%

Net income of $8.1 million or $0.14 per dilutive share

Adjusted net income of $41.5 million or $0.73 adjusted per dilutive share

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced financial results for the thirteen-week period (“Second Quarter”) and twenty-six-week period (“First Six Months”) ended August 1, 2020 compared to the same periods ended August 3, 2019. During the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded store impairment and closure related costs that reduced reported net income by $33.5 million or $0.59 per diluted share. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the respective GAAP measures is included in this release.

“We have navigated the disruption and uncertainty of COVID-19 with our associates and guests at the heart of every decision. After closing our stores in the first quarter, we reopened our fleet in the second quarter with Shop Safe Standards and new operating procedures in place to protect the health and safety of all. I remain thankful and proud of our teams for their response and leadership throughout this challenging time and for their grace, agility and commitment to serving our guests,” said Mary Dillon, chief executive officer. “While the pandemic continues to impact our business, we are encouraged by improving trends. Comparable sales trends improved significantly throughout the quarter, from decreasing 37% in early May, as we began reopening stores, to decreasing 10% in July, when most of our stores were re-opened. Notably, sales trends have continued to improve, with comparable sales down in the mid-single digit range for the first three weeks of August.”

“We believe the near-term operating environment will continue to be dynamic and challenging, but I remain optimistic and excited about the long-term opportunity for Ulta Beauty. We know beauty enthusiasts remain passionate and engaged with the category, and we have great talent, a strong culture, a differentiated operating model, and the right strategy to drive growth,” continued Dillon. “As we transition into the new normal, I am confident the Ulta Beauty team will continue to innovate, move with agility and efficiency, and grow as the largest and most admired beauty retailer in the U.S.”

COVID-19 Response and Impact

On March 19, 2020, Ulta Beauty temporarily closed all of its stores in response to the spread of COVID-19. On April 19, 2020, the Company introduced curbside pickup in select stores, and on May 11, 2020, the Company started a phased store reopening process. By the end of June, more than 90% of stores were open for retail, and by July 20, 2020, the full fleet of Ulta Beauty stores were operational. As of August 1, 2020, salon services were available in approximately 88% of stores, and brow services were offered in approximately 85% of stores. Reflecting operational limitations related to COVID-19 and the partial resumption of services, the Company has reactivated approximately 17,000 furloughed associates.

The Company continues to take actions to manage the business in response to COVID-19, including:

For the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2020

For the First Six Months of Fiscal 2020

Balance Sheet

The Company ended the second quarter of fiscal 2020 with $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents. During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, as a precautionary measure during the economic uncertainty due to COVID-19 and to enhance financial flexibility, the Company drew down $800 million under its $1.0 billion credit facility.

Merchandise inventories, net at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020 totaled $1.4 billion compared to $1.3 billion at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2019. The increase in total inventory was primarily driven by 51 net new stores opened since August 3, 2019. Average inventory per store decreased slightly compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Store Expansion

New store activity was temporarily paused during the quarter due to COVID-19. The Company ended the second quarter of fiscal 2020 with 1,264 stores and square footage of 13,294,607, representing a 4.2% increase in square footage compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019. In addition, during the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company announced that it would permanently close 19 stores. These previously announced store closures will occur during the third quarter of fiscal 2020.

Fiscal 2020 Outlook

“We are encouraged by the recent improvement in sales trends, but we believe it will take time to fully return to pre-COVID levels. Given continued disruption from the pandemic, new operational protocols, and near-term employment and economic uncertainty, we expect sales will continue to be challenged for the rest of the year,” continued Dillon. “Longer-term, we are confident that Beauty will recover and thrive, given continued strong engagement and emotional connection with the category.”

The Company withdrew its guidance for fiscal 2020 on March 17, 2020 and is not providing an earnings outlook at this time. However, the Company is providing the following updated assumptions for fiscal 2020:

Non-GAAP Financial Information

In this press release, the Company provides information regarding adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share, which are not recognized terms under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and do not purport to be alternatives to operating income (loss), net income (loss), and diluted earnings (loss) per share as a measure of operating performance. A reconciliation of adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share is provided in this release. The Company believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides additional information on comparisons between periods by excluding certain items that affect overall comparability and provides investors with enhanced visibility into its results with respect to the impact of certain costs. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss second quarter of fiscal 2020 results is scheduled for today, August 27, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 705‑6003. The conference call will also be webcast live at http://ir.ultabeauty.com. A replay of the webcast will remain available for 90 days. A replay of the conference call will be available until 11:59 p.m. ET on September 10, 2020 and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512‑2921 and entering conference ID number 13707860.

About Ulta Beauty

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. In 1990, the Company reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new way to shop for beauty – bringing together all things beauty, all in one place. Today, Ulta Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer offering the complete beauty experience.

Ulta Beauty brings possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

Ulta Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and our industry-leading Ultamate Rewards loyalty program. Ulta Beauty operates retail stores across 50 states and also distributes its products through its website, which includes a collection of tips, tutorials, and social content. For more information, visit www.ulta.com.

Forward‑Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect the company’s current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “strategies” or other comparable words. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon the company’s historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by the company or any other person that the future plans, estimates, targets, strategies or expectations contemplated by the company will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation:

The company’s filings with the SEC are available at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Exhibit 1

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

13 Weeks Ended

August 1,

August 3,

2020

2019

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Net sales

$

1,228,009

100.0

%

$

1,666,607

100.0

%

Cost of sales

899,002

73.2

%

1,060,708

63.6

%

Gross profit

329,007

26.8

%

605,899

36.4

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

271,587

22.1

%

392,843

23.6

%

Impairment charges, store closures and other costs

40,758

3.3

%

0.0

%

Pre-opening expenses

3,907

0.3

%

5,038

0.3

%

Operating income

12,755

1.1

%

208,018

12.5

%

Interest expense (income), net

2,617

(0.2

%)

(1,671

)

0.1

%

Income before income taxes

10,138

0.9

%

209,689

12.6

%

Income tax expense

2,086

0.2

%

48,431

2.9

%

Net income

$

8,052

0.7

%

$

161,258

9.7

%

Net income per common share:

Basic

$

0.14

$

2.77

Diluted

$

0.14

$

2.76

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

56,318

58,171

Diluted

56,497

58,446

Exhibit 2

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

26 Weeks Ended

August 1,

August 3,

2020

2019

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Net sales

$

2,401,219

100.0

%

$

3,409,636

100.0

%

Cost of sales

1,768,607

73.7

%

2,158,890

63.3

%

Gross profit

632,612

26.3

%

1,250,746

36.7

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

652,499

27.2

%

795,976

23.3

%

Impairment charges, store closures and other costs

60,300

2.5

%

0.0

%

Pre-opening expenses

8,542

0.3

%

9,212

0.3

%

Operating income (loss)

(88,729

)

(3.7

%)

445,558

13.1

%

Interest expense (income), net

3,889

(0.1

%)

(3,717

)

0.1

%

Income (loss) before income taxes

(92,618

)

(3.8

%)

449,275

13.2

%

Income tax expense (benefit)

(22,161

)

(0.9

%)

95,796

2.8

%

Net income (loss)

$

(70,457

)

(2.9

%)

$

353,479

10.4

%

Net income (loss) per common share:

Basic

$

(1.25

)

$

6.05

Diluted

$

(1.25

)

$

6.02

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

56,369

58,401

Diluted

56,369

58,718

Exhibit 3

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

August 1,

February 1,

August 3,

2020

2020

2019

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,157,318

$

392,325

$

177,398

Short-term investments

110,000

150,000

Receivables, net

127,992

139,337

107,263

Merchandise inventories, net

1,368,543

1,293,701

1,315,999

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

102,713

103,567

131,171

Prepaid income taxes

42,622

16,387

38,769

Total current assets

2,799,188

2,055,317

1,920,600

Property and equipment, net

1,077,825

1,205,524

1,219,948

Operating lease assets

1,548,239

1,537,565

1,499,556

Goodwill

10,870

10,870

10,870

Other intangible assets, net

2,927

3,391

3,854

Deferred compensation plan assets

28,789

27,849

24,665

Other long-term assets

29,283

23,356

30,882

Total assets

$

5,497,121

$

4,863,872

$

4,710,375

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

398,011

$

414,009

$

450,117

Accrued liabilities

201,754

246,088

224,202

Deferred revenue

216,545

237,535

182,354

Current operating lease liabilities

245,019

239,629

208,261

Total current liabilities

1,061,329

1,137,261

1,064,934

Non-current operating lease liabilities

1,718,549

1,698,718

1,683,743

Long-term debt

800,000

Deferred income taxes

94,272

89,367

86,598

Other long-term liabilities

52,178

36,432

35,649

Total liabilities

3,726,328

2,961,778

2,870,924

Commitments and contingencies

Total stockholders’ equity

1,770,793

1,902,094

1,839,451

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

5,497,121

$

4,863,872

$

4,710,375

Exhibit 4

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

26 Weeks Ended

August 1,

August 3,

2020

2019

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Operating activities

Net income (loss)

$

(70,457

)

$

353,479

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

154,029

144,951

Non-cash lease expense

132,808

152,134

Impairment charges, store closures and other costs

59,997

Deferred income taxes

4,905

2,734

Stock-based compensation expense

14,595

12,766

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

2,273

3,215

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

11,345

11,437

Merchandise inventories

(74,842

)

(101,670

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

854

(18,315

)

Income taxes

(26,235

)

(21,772

)

Accounts payable

(18,486

)

46,101

Accrued liabilities

(32,901

)

(2,629

)

Deferred revenue

(20,990

)

(16,700

)

Operating lease liabilities

(137,383

)

(138,557

)

Other assets and liabilities

16,477

20,162

Net cash provided by operating activities

15,989

447,336

Investing activities

Short-term investments, net

110,000

(150,000

)

Capital expenditures

(77,090

)

(151,213

)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(1,220

)

Purchases of equity investments

(5,386

)

(33,339

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

26,304

(334,552

)

Financing activities

Proceeds from long-term debt

800,000

Repurchase of common shares

(72,981

)

(378,300

)

Stock options exercised

577

42,935

Purchase of treasury shares

(3,065

)

(9,272

)

Debt issuance costs

(1,861

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

722,670

(344,637

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

30

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

764,993

(231,853

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

392,325

409,251

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

1,157,318

$

177,398

Exhibit 5

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

2020 Store Expansion

Total stores open

Number of stores

Number of stores

Total stores

at beginning of the

opened during the

closed during the

open at

Fiscal 2020

quarter

quarter

quarter

end of the quarter

1st Quarter

1,254

11

1

1,264

2nd Quarter

1,264

0

0

1,264

Gross square feet for

Total gross square

stores opened or

Gross square feet for

Total gross square

feet at beginning of

expanded during the

stores closed

feet at end of the

Fiscal 2020

the quarter

quarter

during the quarter

quarter

1st Quarter

13,193,076

111,894

10,363

13,294,607

2nd Quarter

13,294,607

0

0

13,294,607

Exhibit 6

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP basis to Adjusted operating income (loss), Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share

(In thousands, except per share)

(Unaudited)

13 weeks ended

26 weeks ended

August 1,

August 3,

August 1,

August 3,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Operating income (loss)

$

12,755

$

208,018

$

(88,729

)

$

445,558

Add: Store asset impairment

20,886

40,428

Add: Store closures and other costs1

21,272

21,272

Adjusted operating income (loss)

$

54,913

$

208,018

$

(27,029

)

$

445,558

Net income (loss)

$

8,052

$

161,258

$

(70,457

)

$

353,479

Add: Store asset impairment

20,886

40,428

Less: Income tax benefit of store asset impairment

(4,303

)

(9,662

)

Add: Store closures and other costs1

21,272

21,272

Less: Income tax benefit of store closures and other costs

(4,382

)

(5,084

)

Less: Stock compensation and other tax credits

(2,216

)

(12,597

)

Adjusted net income (loss)

$

41,525

$

159,042

$

(23,503

)

$

340,882

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

0.14

$

2.76

$

(1.25

)

$

6.02

Add: Store asset impairment

0.37

0.72

Less: Income tax benefit of store asset impairment

(0.08

)

(0.17

)

Add: Store closures and other costs1

0.38

0.38

Less: Income tax benefit of store closures and other costs

(0.08

)

(0.10

)

Less: Stock compensation and other tax credits

(0.04

)

(0.21

)

Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share:

$

0.73

$

2.72

$

(0.42

)

$

5.81

1 Store closures and other costs includes $1,400 related to inventory write-offs and $303 in severance charges due to the permanent closure of 19 stores.

Investor Contacts:

Kiley Rawlins, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

[email protected]

(331) 757-2206

Patrick Flaherty

Senior Manager, Investor Relations

[email protected]

(331) 253-3521

Media Contact:

Eileen Ziesemer

Vice President, Public Relations

[email protected]

(708) 305-4479

Source: Ulta Beauty, Inc.

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