— Ulta Beauty (NYSE: ULTA) reported third-quarter 2019 earnings of $2.25 per share, vs. $2.13 per share expected.
— Net sales grew 7.6% to $1.68 billion, vs. $1.69 billion expected. Comp sales grew 3.2% driven by 2.3% transaction growth.
— For fiscal 2019, expects total sales growth of about 10%, vs prior estimate of 9-12%. EPS estimated to be $11.93-$12.03 (previously $11.86-$12.06)
— ULTA shares rose 6% immediately following the announcement.