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Ulta Raises Outlook as Demand for Cosmetics Remains Robust

Ulta Beauty Inc. raised its full-year outlook after reporting better-than-expected results in the third quarter, a sign that consumers are overcoming any reluctance to spend and shelling out for cosmetics and hair supplies.
Ulta Beauty is returning to its roots.
Ulta Beauty raised its outlook for the year. (Ulta Beauty)

The company now expects comparable sales to be up as much as 4.7 percent in the current fiscal year. Ulta guided in August for that figure to be up as much as 3.5 percent. It also raised its outlook for net sales and earnings per share. 

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