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Ulta Beauty Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results

March 9, 2023 4:05 PM

Net Sales of $3.2 Billion Compared to $2.7 Billion in the Year-Ago Quarter

Comparable Sales Increased 15.6%

Net Income of $340.8 Million or $6.68 Per Diluted Share

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced financial results for the thirteen-week period (“fourth quarter”) and fifty-two-week period (“fiscal year”) ended January 28, 2023 compared to the same periods ended January 29, 2022.

13 Weeks Ended

52 Weeks Ended

January 28,

January 29,

January 30,

January 28,

January 29,

January 30,

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

2023

2022

2021

2023

2022

2021

Net sales

$

3,226.8

$

2,729.4

$

2,198.7

$

10,208.6

$

8,630.9

$

6,152.0

Comparable sales

15.6%

21.4%

(4.8%)

15.6%

37.9%

(17.9%)

Gross profit (as a percentage of net sales)

37.6%

37.6%

35.1%

39.6%

39.0%

31.7%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

$

762.7

$

650.0

$

514.1

$

2,395.3

$

2,061.5

$

1,583.0

Operating income (as a percentage of net sales)

13.9%

13.8%

10.2%

16.1%

15.0%

3.9%

Diluted earnings per share

$

6.68

$

5.41

$

3.03

$

24.01

$

17.98

$

3.11

New store openings, net

12

6

2

47

44

10

“Ulta Beauty’s strong fourth quarter results punctuate an exceptional year with record sales, profitability, and member growth, reflecting robust demand and best-in-class execution,” said Dave Kimbell, chief executive officer. “For the first time in our 33-year history, Ulta Beauty’s annual revenue surpassed ten billion dollars, our annual net income exceeded one billion dollars, and we exceeded 40 million Ultamate Rewards members. These milestone achievements demonstrate the power of Ulta Beauty’s highly differentiated model, the health of the growing beauty category, and our winning culture and outstanding teams.”

Kimbell continued, “As we move into fiscal 2023, we remain optimistic about the strength and resiliency of the beauty category, and I am excited about the opportunities ahead to continue to expand our leadership position, capture market share gains, and drive long term value for all our stakeholders.”

For the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2022

For the Full Year of Fiscal 2022

Balance Sheet

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 were $737.9 million.

Merchandise inventories, net at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 totaled $1.6 billion compared to $1.5 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. The $104.2 million increase was primarily due to the opening of 47 new stores since January 29, 2022, inventory to support new brand launches and brand expansions, and inventory cost increases.

Share Repurchase Program

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased 722,457 shares of its common stock at a cost of $328.1 million. During fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased 2.2 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $900.0 million. As of January 28, 2023, $1.1 billion remained available under the $2.0 billion share repurchase program announced in March 2022.

Store Update

Real estate activity in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 included 12 new stores located in Garden Grove, CA; Glendale, AZ; Hartsdale, NY; Hollister, CA; Indianapolis, IN; Liverpool, NY; Nanuet, NY; Oklahoma City, OK; Richmond, TX; Rock Springs, WY; Tullahoma, TN; and Woburn, MA. In addition, the Company relocated one store and remodeled 12 stores. During fiscal 2022, the Company opened 47 new stores, relocated 12 stores, and remodeled 20 stores.

At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company operated 1,355 stores totaling 14.2 million square feet.

Fiscal 2023 Outlook

For fiscal 2023, the Company plans to:

FY23 Outlook

Net sales

$10.95 billion to $11.05 billion

Comparable sales

4% to 5%

New stores, net

25-30

Remodel and relocation projects

20-30

Operating margin

14.7% to 15.0%

Diluted earnings per share

$24.70 to $25.40

Share repurchases

approximately $900 million

Effective tax rate

approximately 24.6%

Capital expenditures

$400 million to $475 million

Depreciation and amortization expense

$245 million to $250 million

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 results is scheduled for today, March 9, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 704-4453. The conference call will also be webcast live at https://ulta.com/investor. 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 March 23, 2023 and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512‑2921 and entering conference ID number 13735500.

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 operates 1,355 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 Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

13 Weeks Ended

January 28,

January 29,

2023

2022

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Net sales

$

3,226,773

100.0

%

$

2,729,388

100.0

%

Cost of sales

2,014,270

62.4

%

1,702,059

62.4

%

Gross profit

1,212,503

37.6

%

1,027,329

37.6

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

762,706

23.6

%

649,968

23.8

%

Pre-opening expenses

2,179

0.1

%

1,739

0.1

%

Operating income

447,618

13.9

%

375,622

13.8

%

Interest (income) expense, net

(4,378

)

(0.1

%)

467

0.1

%

Income before income taxes

451,996

14.0

%

375,155

13.7

%

Income tax expense

111,245

3.4

%

85,789

3.1

%

Net income

$

340,751

10.6

%

$

289,366

10.6

%

Net income per common share:

Basic

$

6.73

$

5.44

Diluted

$

6.68

$

5.41

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

50,624

53,163

Diluted

50,976

53,519

Exhibit 2

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

52 Weeks Ended

January 28,

January 29,

2023

2022

(Unaudited)

Net sales

$

10,208,580

100.0

%

$

8,630,889

100.0

%

Cost of sales

6,164,070

60.4

%

5,262,335

61.0

%

Gross profit

4,044,510

39.6

%

3,368,554

39.0

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

2,395,299

23.5

%

2,061,545

23.9

%

Pre-opening expenses

10,601

0.1

%

9,517

0.1

%

Operating income

1,638,610

16.1

%

1,297,492

15.0

%

Interest (income) expense, net

(4,934

)

0.0

%

1,663

0.0

%

Income before income taxes

1,643,544

16.1

%

1,295,829

15.0

%

Income tax expense

401,136

3.9

%

309,992

3.6

%

Net income

$

1,242,408

12.2

%

$

985,837

11.4

%

Net income per common share:

Basic

$

24.17

$

18.09

Diluted

$

24.01

$

17.98

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

51,403

54,482

Diluted

51,738

54,841

Exhibit 3

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

January 28,

January 29,

2023

2022

(Unaudited)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

737,877

$

431,560

Receivables, net

199,422

233,682

Merchandise inventories, net

1,603,451

1,499,218

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

130,246

110,814

Prepaid income taxes

38,308

5,909

Total current assets

2,709,304

2,281,183

Property and equipment, net

1,009,273

914,476

Operating lease assets

1,561,263

1,482,256

Goodwill

10,870

10,870

Other intangible assets, net

1,312

1,538

Deferred compensation plan assets

35,382

38,409

Other long-term assets

43,007

35,647

Total assets

$

5,370,411

$

4,764,379

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

559,527

$

552,730

Accrued liabilities

444,278

364,797

Deferred revenue

394,677

353,579

Current operating lease liabilities

283,293

274,118

Accrued income taxes

12,786

Total current liabilities

1,681,775

1,558,010

Non-current operating lease liabilities

1,619,883

1,572,638

Deferred income taxes

55,346

39,693

Other long-term liabilities

53,596

58,665

Total liabilities

3,410,600

3,229,006

Commitments and contingencies

Total stockholders’ equity

1,959,811

1,535,373

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

5,370,411

$

4,764,379

Exhibit 4

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

52 Weeks Ended

January 28,

January 29,

2023

2022

(Unaudited)

Operating activities

Net income

$

1,242,408

$

985,837

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

Depreciation and amortization

241,372

268,460

Non-cash lease expense

301,912

276,229

Deferred income taxes

15,653

(25,666

)

Stock-based compensation expense

43,044

47,259

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

6,688

5,358

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

34,260

(40,573

)

Merchandise inventories

(104,233

)

(331,003

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(19,432

)

(3,412

)

Income taxes

(45,182

)

(35,652

)

Accounts payable

8,309

66,156

Accrued liabilities

48,249

58,598

Deferred revenue

41,098

79,196

Operating lease liabilities

(324,500

)

(303,914

)

Other assets and liabilities

(7,731

)

12,392

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,481,915

1,059,265

Investing activities

Capital expenditures

(312,126

)

(172,187

)

Other investments

(2,458

)

(4,297

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(314,584

)

(176,484

)

Financing activities

Repurchase of common shares

(900,033

)

(1,521,925

)

Stock options exercised

46,011

40,386

Purchase of treasury shares

(6,992

)

(15,677

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(861,014

)

(1,497,216

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(56

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

306,317

(614,491

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

431,560

1,046,051

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$

737,877

$

431,560

Exhibit 5

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Store Update

Total stores open

Number of stores

Number of stores

Total stores

at beginning of the

opened during the

closed during the

open at

Fiscal 2022

quarter

quarter

quarter

end of the quarter

1st Quarter

1,308

10

0

1,318

2nd Quarter

1,318

7

0

1,325

3rd Quarter

1,325

18

0

1,343

4th Quarter

1,343

12

0

1,355

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 2022

the quarter

quarter

during the quarter

quarter

1st Quarter

13,770,438

90,905

0

13,861,343

2nd Quarter

13,861,343

61,257

0

13,922,600

3rd Quarter

13,922,600

151,730

0

14,074,330

4th Quarter

14,074,330

126,073

0

14,200,403

Exhibit 6

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Sales by Category

The following tables set forth the approximate percentage of net sales by primary category:

13 Weeks Ended

January 28,

January 29,

2023

2022

Cosmetics

40%

41%

Haircare products and styling tools

20%

20%

Skincare

16%

15%

Fragrance and bath

18%

18%

Services

3%

3%

Accessories and other

3%

3%

100%

100%

52 Weeks Ended

January 28,

January 29,

2023

2022

Cosmetics

42%

43%

Haircare products and styling tools

21%

20%

Skincare

17%

17%

Fragrance and bath

14%

14%

Services

3%

3%

Accessories and other

3%

3%

100%

100%

Investor Contacts:

Kiley Rawlins, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Eileen Ziesemer

Vice President, Public Relations

[email protected]

(708) 305-4479

Source: Ulta Beauty, Inc.

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