Stock Analysis on Net

Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since August 24, 2023.

Operating Profit Margin
since 2008

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Calculation

Ulta Beauty Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02).

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Net Sales
Net sales exhibited a consistent upward trajectory from 2008 through 2020, increasing from approximately $912 million to nearly $7.4 billion. However, in 2021, there was a noticeable decline to about $6.15 billion, followed by a strong recovery and significant growth to over $10.2 billion by 2023.
Operating Income
Operating income closely followed the trend of net sales, rising steadily from about $47 million in 2008 to a peak above $901 million in 2020. A sharp decrease occurred in 2021, dropping below $237 million, but then rebounded markedly to reach approximately $1.64 billion by 2023, surpassing previous highs.
Operating Profit Margin
The operating profit margin displayed a general increasing trend over the years, starting from 5.12% in 2008 and reaching a peak of over 13% between 2010 and 2020. In 2021, the margin dropped significantly to 3.85%, indicating a reduction in profitability relative to sales. Subsequently, it improved sharply, achieving 16.05% in 2023, the highest in the provided period.
Pattern and Insights
Overall, the data reflect sustained growth in sales and profitability from 2008 until 2020, indicating strong operational performance and market expansion. The sharp declines in 2021 across all key metrics suggest an external disruption or one-time event impacting business performance. The rapid recovery and growth in 2022 and 2023 demonstrate resilience and improved efficiency, with both revenue and operating margins surpassing previous records. This points to effective management responses and potentially favorable market conditions post-2021.

Comparison to Competitors

Ulta Beauty Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02).