Ulta Beauty announced third-quarter financial results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations. [3, 15] The beauty retailer reported earnings of $5.14 per share on revenue of approximately $2.9 billion, comfortably beating Wall Street forecasts. [3, 6] Comparable sales saw a robust increase of 6.3%, driven by growth in both customer transactions and average spending. [1, 4] Following the strong quarterly performance, Ulta raised its fiscal 2025 outlook. [5, 7] The company now projects full-year net sales of around $12.3 billion and earnings per share in the range of $25.20 to $25.50. [5, 15] The positive news was well-received by investors, with the company's stock rising approximately 5% in after-hours trading, indicating a positive market reaction heading into the Dec 05, 2025 trading session. [5, 7]