Ulta Beauty in charts: Q3 reports double-digit sales growth driven by 6.3% rise in comparable sales and net new store contribution

Ulta Beauty reported double-digit sales growth in Q3 2026, driven by a 6.3% rise in comparable sales and contributions from new stores. The company raised its outlook following strong performance, with GAAP EPS of $5.14 beating estimates by $0.54 and revenue of $2.9B exceeding expectations by $200 million. Despite higher debt, the risk-reward profile is seen as positive, and international expansion plans are underway.