On Thursday, May 25th, Ulta Beauty (ULTA Quick QuoteULTA - Free Report) will release its first quarter earnings results after the bell. The company is a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), and have a Value, Growth, and Momentum score of B.

In our video David will take a look at the current state of Ulta, their past earnings announcements, and he’ll give us his thoughts on their upcoming earnings call. Furthermore, David will also give us insight on how to play the options market.

Ulta Beauty in Focus

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is a beauty retailer primarily in the United States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin, hair care products and salon services. Ulta Beauty, Inc., formerly known as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc., is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Ulta is expected to report earnings at $1.79 per share according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Last quarter they reported earnings at $2.24, beating expectations by $0.11. Their average EPS surprise is 5.66%.

Ulta Beauty Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

Ulta Beauty Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Ulta Beauty Inc. Quote

Bottom Line

How should investors play Ulta ahead of their earnings report? For insights on the best options trades, then tune in 1:00 pm CST today to see David’s thoughts.

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