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  • Inventory Shrink Above Historical Levels (worsened) — Company reports shrink from theft and organized retail crime has increased in recent years and already adversely affected results—an ongoing operational headwind with direct margin impact.
  • Operating Margin Compression Despite Sales Growth (new) — Operating margin fell 150bp to 12.4% as SG&A expenses rose 17.4%, outpacing 9.7% sales growth—signals cost pressures outrunning revenue expansion.
NASDAQ: ULTA Ulta Beauty, Inc. 10-K

Ulta Beauty adds Space NK, Mexico & Middle East; operating margin compresses 150bp to 12.4%

Filed March 26, 2026 · Period ending January 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-K Mar 27, 2025 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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    Operating margin compressed 150 basis points to 12.4% despite 9.7% sales growth, as SG&A expenses surged 17.4% ($487.8M) driven by higher incentive compensation, store payroll, and strategic investments—reversing prior-year leverage.

    MD&A: Operating Income verify on EDGAR →
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    Company acquired Space NK (86 U.K./Ireland stores), launched Mexico joint venture with Grupo Axo, and entered Middle East franchise with Alshaya Group—first international expansion beyond U.S. market.

    Business: International Expansion verify on EDGAR →
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    Strategic framework replaced four-pillar model (Assortment, Experience, Loyalty, Access) with three-pillar 'Ulta Beauty Unleashed' emphasizing core growth, scaling new businesses, and explicit cost-structure streamlining.

    MD&A: Strategic Framework verify on EDGAR →

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Source-verified from EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Jun 21, 2026 · How we verify