Welcome to our dedicated page for Ulta Beauty SEC filings (Ticker: ULTA), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) files a range of documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that provide detailed insight into its operations as a specialty beauty retailer. As a Delaware corporation with common stock listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol ULTA, the company submits annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, along with exhibits and other required disclosures.
Through these SEC filings, Ulta Beauty reports information on its financial condition, results of operations, risk factors, governance and executive compensation. For example, recent Forms 8-K have disclosed quarterly financial results, including net sales, comparable sales, gross profit and operating income, as well as material events such as Board appointments, executive transitions in the Chief Financial Officer role, adoption of an Executive Severance Plan and the planned conclusion of the Ulta Beauty at Target partnership. Other filings reference the company’s Executive Change in Control and Severance Plan and provide details on compensation arrangements for senior leaders.
For investors analyzing ULTA, the 10-K and 10-Q filings are central sources for segment performance, discussion of the Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy, and summaries of risks related to macroeconomic conditions, consumer spending, competition, supply chain operations, cybersecurity, brand relationships and international expansion. Current reports on Form 8-K highlight specific events such as leadership changes, strategic agreements, and updates tied to earnings releases.
On this SEC filings page, users can access Ulta Beauty’s regulatory disclosures as they are made available through EDGAR. AI-powered tools can help summarize lengthy documents, highlight key sections and clarify complex topics such as executive severance arrangements, equity compensation plans and changes in governance structure. Filings related to insider roles, such as those that identify principal financial and accounting officers, can also be reviewed to understand how Ulta Beauty’s leadership and oversight evolve over time.
Ulta Beauty’s Chief Financial Officer Christopher DelOrefice received new equity awards as part of his compensation. He was granted 4,219 shares of restricted stock that vest 100% on March 15, 2029, giving him more direct ownership over time.
He was also granted stock options covering 14,363 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $522.71 per share. These options vest in 25% annual increments beginning March 15, 2027 and on each anniversary through March 15, 2030, and expire on March 31, 2036. Following the grants, he directly holds 9,693 shares of common stock, plus the new option award.
Ulta Beauty Chief Legal Officer Rene G. Casares received new equity awards in the form of stock options and restricted stock. On March 31, 2026, Casares was granted options to purchase 4,298 shares of Ulta Beauty common stock at an exercise price of $522.71 per share, expiring on March 31, 2036. These options vest in 25% annual increments beginning on March 15, 2027 and on each anniversary through March 15, 2030. Casares also received 1,263 shares of restricted stock that vest 100% on March 15, 2029, increasing direct common stock holdings to 3,116 shares after the grant.
The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 12 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting 0 shares of Ulta Beauty common stock, equal to 0% of the class. The filing states that, following an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538, and that The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer is deemed to have beneficial ownership over securities held by those subsidiaries.
The disclosure is administrative: it lists the issuer, the registrant address, the filer (The Vanguard Group), the signature by Ashley Grim as Head of Global Fund Administration, and affirms Vanguard’s aggregate reported ownership is five percent or less.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S., operating more than 1,500 Ulta U.S. stores plus 84 Space NK stores in the U.K., additional locations in Ireland, Mexico, Kuwait, and the UAE, and a growing e-commerce and marketplace platform.
The company targets “beauty enthusiasts” with a wide assortment of prestige, mass, and salon brands, in-store services, and robust omnichannel fulfillment options. Its Ulta Beauty Rewards® program exceeds 46 million members and generated about 95% of fiscal 2025 net sales, supporting personalized marketing and a retail media business (UB Media).
Ulta’s “Ulta Beauty Unleashed” plan focuses on driving core U.S. growth, scaling new businesses such as wellness, marketplace (UB), international expansion, and media, and strengthening its cost structure and culture. Key risks include macroeconomic pressure, intense competition, supply chain and labor costs, AI and cybersecurity challenges, regulatory complexity, and reputational exposure.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. President and CEO Kecia Steelman reported routine share dispositions related to tax withholding on vested equity awards. The issuer withheld a total of 1,884 shares of common stock at $535.72 per share to satisfy tax obligations on restricted and performance-based restricted stock grants. After these withholding transactions, she directly owns 31,600 Ulta Beauty shares.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. Chief Human Resources Officer Anita Jane Ryan reported routine tax-related share dispositions tied to vested stock awards. The issuer withheld a total of 269 shares of common stock, valued at $535.75 per share, to cover applicable tax obligations on restricted and performance-based stock vesting. Following these withholding transactions, she directly owns 7,698 shares of Ulta Beauty common stock.
Ulta Beauty reported higher sales but lower margins for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2025. Fourth-quarter net sales rose to $3,898.4 million from $3,487.6 million, with comparable sales up 5.8%. Diluted earnings per share were $8.01, down from $8.46, as operating margin slipped to 12.2% from 14.8%.
For fiscal 2025, net sales increased to $12,392.8 million from $11,295.7 million, and comparable sales grew 5.4%. Full-year diluted EPS edged up to $25.64 from $25.34, while operating margin declined to 12.4%. Year-end cash was $424.2 million and inventories were $2.2 billion, up 10.8%, reflecting new brands, the Space NK acquisition, and 60 net new U.S. stores.
The company invested $434.8 million in capital expenditures and repurchased 2.0 million shares for $890.5 million, leaving $1.8 billion under its $3.0 billion authorization. For fiscal 2026, Ulta Beauty guides net sales growth of 6% to 7%, comparable sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%, operating income growth of 6% to 9%, diluted EPS of $28.05 to $28.55, and capital spending of $400 million to $450 million.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. President and CEO Kecia Steelman reported an acquisition of 3,416 shares of common stock on February 12, 2026 at a price of $0 per share. The shares relate to performance-based restricted share units awarded on March 31, 2023 under Ulta Beauty’s 2011 Incentive Award Plan.
Each unit represents one share of common stock and vested after the compensation committee certified that performance goals were met on February 12, 2026, with an additional time-based vesting condition that lapses on March 15, 2026, subject to continued employment. Following this transaction, Steelman directly beneficially owns 33,484 shares of Ulta Beauty common stock.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. reported that its Chief Human Resources Officer, Anita Jane Ryan, acquired 644 shares of common stock on February 12, 2026 through a performance-based equity award. The shares were issued at a price of $0 per share and increased her directly held stake to 7,967 shares.
The 644 shares relate to performance-based restricted share units granted on March 31, 2023 under Ulta Beauty’s 2011 Incentive Award Plan. Each unit represents one share of common stock and vested after certain performance goals were met and service-based conditions that run through March 15, 2026, with the compensation committee certifying on February 12, 2026 that the performance goals were satisfied.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. has put a new Executive Severance Plan in place for its executive officers. This plan applies when an executive is involuntarily terminated without “Cause,” as defined in the plan, and not in connection with a change in control, death, or disability, which are handled separately.
The company’s existing Executive Change in Control and Severance Plan, originally adopted in 2017, will continue to govern qualifying terminations that occur in connection with a change in control. The new severance plan replaces prior severance protections for executive officers, such as individual letters or other plans, except for protections that are specifically provided under the change in control plan.