ULTA - NASDAQ
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
$471.21
-5.9%Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates as a retailer of beauty products in the United States. The company's stores offer cosmetics, fragrances, skincare and haircare products, bath and body products, and salon styling tools; professional hair products; salon services, including hair, skin, makeup, and brow services; and nail services. It also provides its private label products, such as the Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products; and the Ulta Beauty branded gifts. As of March 10, 2022, the company operated 1,308 retail stores across 50 states. It also distributes its products through its website ulta.com; and mobile applications. The company was formerly known as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. and changed its name to Ulta Beauty, Inc. in January 2017. Ulta Beauty, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSEC Filings
ULTA - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | June 02, 2026 | June 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q2 Q2 | June 02, 2026 | May 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 22, 2026 | June 09, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY | March 26, 2026 | January 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 12, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 18, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | December 04, 2025 | November 01, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 04, 2025 | December 04, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | October 16, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | August 28, 2025 | August 02, 2025 | 2025 |
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Annual Report
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Quarterly Report
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Current Report
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