Ulta Beauty Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results

Total Sales Increased 21.9%

Comparable Sales Increased 14.4%

Diluted EPS Increased 24.3% to $1.43

Company Raises Guidance for Fiscal Year 2016

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) today announced financial results for the
thirteen week period (“Second Quarter”) and twenty-six week period
(“First Six Months”) ended July 30, 2016, which compares to the same
periods ended August 1, 2015.

“The Ulta Beauty team achieved another quarter of excellent top and
bottom line performance, while making significant progress on many
elements of our growth strategy,” said Mary Dillon, Chief Executive
Officer. “Our second quarter results reflect a strong pipeline of
newness and innovation in merchandising, progress in growing our brand
awareness, major milestones related to our loyalty program, continued
rapid growth in our e-commerce business, and successful execution of our
supply chain investments.”

For the Second Quarter

  • Net sales increased 21.9% to $1,069.2 million from $877.0 million in
    the second quarter of fiscal 2015;
  • Comparable sales (sales for stores open at least 14 months and
    e-commerce sales) increased 14.4% compared to an increase of 10.1% in
    the second quarter of fiscal 2015. The 14.4% comparable sales increase
    was driven by 9.7% growth in transactions and 4.7% growth in average
    ticket;
  • Retail comparable sales increased 12.6%, including salon comparable
    sales growth of 8.0%;
  • Salon sales increased 14.3% to $59.0 million from $51.6 million in the
    second quarter of fiscal 2015;
  • E-commerce sales grew 54.9% to $55.9 million from $36.1 million in the
    second quarter of fiscal 2015, representing 180 basis points of the
    total company comparable sales increase of 14.4%;
  • Gross profit increased 110 basis points to 36.0% from 34.9% in the
    second quarter of fiscal 2015, due to improvements in merchandise
    margins and leverage in fixed store costs, partly offset by planned
    supply chain deleverage related to our new distribution centers;
  • Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense as a percentage of
    net sales increased 110 basis points to 22.1%, compared to 21.0% in
    the second quarter of fiscal 2015, due to increased headcount to
    support our growth initiatives and an impairment charge associated
    with the closure of our Chicago State Street store, due to damage
    resulting from construction in an adjacent building;
  • Pre-opening expenses increased to $4.7 million, compared to $4.1
    million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Real estate activity in
    the second quarter of fiscal 2016 included 24 new stores, one
    relocation and five remodels compared to 20 new stores, one relocation
    and two remodels in the second quarter of fiscal 2015;
  • Operating income increased 21.4% to $143.8 million, or 13.5% of net
    sales, compared to $118.5 million, or 13.5% of net sales, in the
    second quarter of fiscal 2015;
  • Net income increased 21.3% to $90.0 million compared to $74.2 million
    in the second quarter of fiscal 2015; and
  • Income per diluted share increased 24.3% to $1.43 compared to $1.15 in
    the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

For the First Six Months

  • Net sales increased 22.8% to $2,142.9 million from $1,745.1 million in
    the first six months of fiscal 2015;
  • Comparable sales (sales for stores open at least 14 months and
    e-commerce sales) increased 14.8% compared to an increase of 10.8% in
    the first six months of fiscal 2015. The 14.8% comparable sales
    increase was driven by 10.4% growth in transactions and 4.4% growth in
    average ticket;
  • Retail comparable sales increased 13.3%, including salon comparable
    sales growth of 7.9%;
  • Salon sales increased 14.5% to $117.9 million from $102.9 million in
    the first six months of fiscal 2015;
  • E-commerce comparable sales grew 46.0% to $116.9 million from $80.1
    million in the first six months of fiscal 2015, representing 150 basis
    points of the total company comparable sales increase of 14.8%;
  • Gross profit increased 130 basis points to 36.2% from 34.9% in the
    first six months of fiscal 2015;
  • SG&A expense as a percentage of net sales increased 70 basis points to
    22.3% compared to 21.6% in the first six months of fiscal 2015;
  • Pre-opening expenses were equal to the first six months of 2015 at
    $7.2 million. Real estate activity in the first six months of 2016
    included 37 new stores, one relocation and five remodels compared to
    44 new stores, two relocations and two remodels in the first six
    months of fiscal 2015;
  • Operating income increased 28.7% to $290.9 million, or 13.6% of net
    sales, compared to $226.0 million, or 13.0% of net sales, in the first
    six months of fiscal 2015;
  • Net income increased 29.0% to $182.0 million compared to $141.1
    million in the first six months of fiscal 2015; and
  • Income per diluted share increased 32.0% to $2.89 compared to $2.19 in
    the first six months of fiscal 2015.

Balance Sheet

Merchandise inventories at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016
totaled $930.2 million, compared to $705.7 million at the end of the
second quarter of fiscal 2015, representing an increase of $224.5
million. Average inventory per store increased 18.7%, compared to the
second quarter of fiscal 2015. The increase in inventory was primarily
driven by 90 net new stores, the opening of the Company’s fourth and
fifth distribution centers in Greenwood, Indiana and Dallas, Texas,
investments in inventory to ensure high in-stock levels to support sales
growth, and incremental inventory for new brands and in-store prestige
brand boutiques. Average inventory per store, excluding the investment
in the new Dallas, Texas distribution center, increased 14.5%.

The Company ended the second quarter of fiscal 2016 with $304.1 million
in cash and short-term investments.

Share Repurchase Program

During the second quarter, the Company repurchased 107,725 shares of its
stock at a cost of $25.8 million under its 10b5-1 plan and completed the
accelerated share repurchase (ASR) under an agreement entered into in
March 2016. Under the ASR agreement, the Company paid $200 million and
received initial delivery of 851,653 shares in the first quarter of
2016, which were retired and represented 80% of the total shares the
Company expected to receive based on the market price at the time of the
initial delivery. In May 2016, the ASR settled and an additional 153,418
shares were delivered to the Company and retired. The final number of
shares delivered upon settlement was determined with reference to the
average price of the Company’s common stock over the term of the
agreement.

Year to date, including the ASR and activity under our 10b5-1 plan, the
Company has repurchased 1,270,552 shares at an average price of $198.69.
As of July 30, 2016, approximately $193 million remained available under
the $425 million share repurchase program announced in March 2016.

Store Expansion

During the second quarter, the Company opened 24 stores located in
Asheboro, NC; Baytown, TX; Beavercreek, OH; Canton Township, MI;
Chambersburg, PA; Cincinnati, OH; Downey, CA; Elko, NV; Fort Collins,
CO; Glenwood Springs, CO; Joliet, IL; King of Prussia, PA; Las Vegas,
NV; Lodi, CA; Lufkin, TX; Naples, FL; Norwalk, CT; Oklahoma City, OK;
Omaha, NE; Pittsburgh, PA; Porterville, CA; Salinas, CA; Tampa, FL and
Yulee, FL. In addition, the Company closed three stores during the
quarter. The Company ended the second quarter with 907 stores and square
footage of 9,555,192, representing an 11% increase in square footage
compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

Outlook

For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company currently expects net
sales in the range of $1,072 million to $1,090 million, compared to
actual net sales of $910.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.
Comparable sales for the third quarter of 2016, including e-commerce
sales, are expected to increase 11% to 13%. The Company reported a
comparable sales increase of 12.8% in the third quarter of 2015.

Income per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 is
estimated to be in the range of $1.25 to $1.30. This compares to income
per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 of $1.11.

The Company is raising its previously announced fiscal 2016 guidance.
The Company plans to:

  • achieve comparable sales growth of approximately 11% to 13%, including
    the impact of the e-commerce business, compared to previous guidance
    of 10% to 12%;
  • increase total sales in the high teens percentage range;
  • grow e-commerce sales in the 40% range;
  • expand square footage by approximately 11% with the opening of 100 net
    new stores;
  • remodel 12 locations;
  • deliver earnings per share growth in the low to mid-twenties
    percentage range, compared to previous guidance of low twenties
    percentage range, including the impact of the new Dallas distribution
    center, the accelerated rollout of prestige brand boutiques, the
    accelerated share repurchase program, and continued open market share
    repurchases; and
  • incur capital expenditures in the $390 million range in fiscal 2016,
    compared to $299 million in fiscal 2015. The planned increase in
    capital expenditures includes approximately $80 million to fund an
    accelerated rollout of prestige brand boutiques and enhancements to
    the Ulta Beauty Collection and fragrance fixtures in hundreds of
    stores.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss second quarter results is scheduled for
today, August 25, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors and
analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial
(877) 705-6003. The conference call will also be web-cast live at http://ir.ulta.com
and remain available for 90 days. A replay of this call will be
available until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on September 8, 2016 and can be accessed
by dialing (877) 870-5176 and entering conference ID number 13642433.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest beauty retailer in the United
States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance,
skin, hair care products and salon services. Since opening its first
store in 1990, Ulta Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer
providing All Things Beauty, All in One Place™. The Company offers more
than 20,000 products from over 500 well-established and emerging beauty
brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s
own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every
store featuring hair, skin and brow services. Ulta Beauty is recognized
for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and
its industry-leading ULTAmate Rewards loyalty program. As of July 30,
2016 Ulta Beauty operates 907 retail stores across 48 states and the
District of Columbia and also distributes its products through its
website, which includes a collection of tips, tutorials and social
content. For more information, visit www.ulta.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect our current views with
respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance.
You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of
forward-looking words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,”
“estimates,” “targets,” “strategies” or other comparable words. Any
forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based
upon our historical performance and on current plans, estimates and
expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should
not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the
future plans, estimates, targets, strategies or expectations
contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to various risks and uncertainties, which include, without
limitation: the impact of weakness in the economy; changes in the
overall level of consumer spending; the possibility that we may be
unable to compete effectively in our highly competitive markets; the
possibility that cybersecurity breaches and other disruptions could
compromise our information or result in the unauthorized disclosure of
confidential information; the possibility that the capacity of our
distribution and order fulfillment infrastructure and the performance of
our newly opened distribution centers may not be adequate to support our
recent growth and expected future growth plans; our ability to gauge
beauty trends and react to changing consumer preferences in a timely
manner; our ability to attract and retain key executive personnel;
customer acceptance of our rewards program and technological and
marketing initiatives; our ability to sustain our growth plans and
successfully implement our long-range strategic and financial plan; the
possibility that our continued opening of new stores could strain our
resources and have a material adverse effect on our business and
financial performance; the possibility of material disruptions to our
information systems; changes in the wholesale cost of our products; the
possibility that new store openings and existing locations may be
impacted by developer or co-tenant issues; weather conditions that could
negatively impact sales; our ability to successfully execute our common
stock repurchase program or implement future common stock repurchase
programs; and other risk factors detailed in our public filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including risk factors
contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 30, 2016, as such may be amended or supplemented in our
subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Our filings
with the SEC are available at
www.sec.gov.
Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, the
Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.

 

Exhibit 1

 
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
  13 Weeks Ended   13 Weeks Ended
July 30, August 1,
2016 2015
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net sales $ 1,069,215   100.0 % $ 876,999   100.0 %
Cost of sales   684,377     64.0 %   570,524     65.1 %
Gross profit 384,838 36.0 % 306,475 34.9 %
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 236,380 22.1 % 183,937 21.0 %
Pre-opening expenses   4,689     0.4 %   4,078     0.5 %
Operating income 143,769 13.5 % 118,460 13.5 %
Interest income, net   (248 )   0.0 %   (276 )   0.0 %
Income before income taxes 144,017 13.5 % 118,736 13.5 %
Income tax expense   54,013     5.1 %   44,567     5.1 %
Net income $ 90,004     8.4 % $ 74,169     8.5 %
 
Net income per common share:
Basic $ 1.44 $ 1.16
Diluted $ 1.43 $ 1.15
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 62,475 64,087
Diluted 62,813 64,410
 

Exhibit 2

 
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
  26 Weeks Ended   26 Weeks Ended
July 30, August 1,
2016 2015
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net sales $ 2,142,931   100.0 % $ 1,745,121   100.0 %
Cost of sales   1,367,663     63.8 %   1,135,462     65.1 %
Gross profit 775,268 36.2 % 609,659 34.9 %
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 477,104 22.3 % 376,422 21.6 %
Pre-opening expenses   7,231     0.3 %   7,195     0.4 %
Operating income 290,933 13.6 % 226,042 13.0 %
Interest income, net   (563 )   0.0 %   (587 )   0.0 %
Income before income taxes 291,496 13.6 % 226,629 13.0 %
Income tax expense   109,516     5.1 %   85,514     4.9 %
Net income $ 181,980     8.5 % $ 141,115     8.1 %
 
Net income per common share:
Basic $ 2.90 $ 2.20
Diluted $ 2.89 $ 2.19
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 62,753 64,134
Diluted 63,067 64,484
 

Exhibit 3

 
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
 
  July 30,   January 30,   August 1,
2016   2016   2015
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 194,084 $ 345,840 $ 325,214
Short-term investments 110,000 130,000 150,209
Receivables, net 55,998 64,992 45,277
Merchandise inventories, net 930,205 761,793 705,660
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 82,720 72,548 67,076
Prepaid income taxes 3,075 1,883
Deferred income taxes           20,766
Total current assets 1,376,082 1,375,173

 

1,316,085
 
Property and equipment, net 919,597 847,600 791,904
Deferred compensation plan assets   10,109     8,145     7,921
Total assets $ 2,305,788   $ 2,230,918   $ 2,115,910
 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 285,238 $ 196,174 $ 215,720
Accrued liabilities 205,918 187,351 154,494
Accrued income taxes   1,089     12,702    
Total current liabilities 492,245 396,227 370,214
 
Deferred rent 345,441 321,789 315,931
Deferred income taxes 58,477 59,527 75,167
Other long-term liabilities   17,688     10,489     10,809
Total liabilities 913,851 788,032 772,121
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
Total stockholders’ equity   1,391,937     1,442,886     1,343,789
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,305,788   $ 2,230,918   $ 2,115,910
 

Exhibit 4

 
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 
  26 Weeks Ended
July 30,   August 1,
2016   2015
(Unaudited)
Operating activities
Net income $ 181,980 $ 141,115
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 97,552 76,738
Deferred income taxes (1,050 ) 683
Non-cash stock compensation charges 8,862 7,578
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation (4,685 ) (7,257 )
Loss on disposal of property and equipment 3,712 1,629
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables 8,994 7,163
Merchandise inventories (168,412 ) (124,431 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (10,172 ) (528 )
Income taxes (10,003 ) (14,030 )
Accounts payable 89,064 24,942
Accrued liabilities (5,099 ) (10,812 )
Deferred rent 23,652 21,804
Other assets and liabilities   5,235     1,102  
Net cash provided by operating activities 219,630 125,696
 
Investing activities
Purchases of short-term investments (60,000 ) (50,000 )
Proceeds from short-term investments 80,000 50,000
Purchases of property and equipment   (149,595 )   (137,218 )
Net cash used in investing activities (129,595 ) (137,218 )
 
Financing activities
Repurchase of common shares (252,450 ) (73,753 )
Stock options exercised 8,391 15,561
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation 4,685 7,257
Purchase of treasury shares   (2,417 )   (1,478 )
Net cash used in financing activities   (241,791 )   (52,413 )
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (151,756 ) (63,935 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   345,840     389,149  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 194,084   $ 325,214  
 

Exhibit 5

 

2016 Store Expansion

 
Fiscal 2016   Total stores open at beginning of the quarter   Number of stores opened during the quarter   Number of stores closed during the quarter   Total stores open at end of the quarter
1st Quarter 874 13 1 886
2nd Quarter 886 24 3 907
 
Fiscal 2016 Total gross square feet at beginning of the quarter Gross square feet for stores opened or expanded during the quarter Gross square feet for stores closed during the quarter Total gross square feet at end of the quarter
1st Quarter 9,225,957 132,812 10,192 9,348,577
2nd Quarter 9,348,577 253,023 46,408 9,555,192
 

Contacts

Ulta Beauty
Scott Settersten
Chief Financial Officer
(630)
410-4807
or
Laurel Lefebvre
Vice President, Investor
Relations
(630) 410-5230
or
Karen May
Director,
Public Relations
(630) 410-5457

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