Ulta Beauty, Inc. D&A increased by 7.9% to $81.79M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.9%, from $69.97M to $81.79M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows an upward trend with a 2.9% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher levels often indicate significant recent capital investment or large historical acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets.
Detailed definition
Depreciation and amortization represent the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over the...
Peer comparison
High in capital-intensive industries like healthcare and manufacturing; peers often report this as a significant non-cash drag on earnings.
depreciation_and_amortizationHistorical Data
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $70.60M | $68.98M | $65.16M | $63.73M | $62.84M | $60.88M | $58.46M | $59.19M | $57.95M | $61.91M | $61.41M | $62.57M | $64.74M | $65.31M | $67.02M | $69.97M | $72.03M | $71.17M | $75.79M | $81.79M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.3% | -5.5% | -2.2% | -1.4% | -3.1% | -4.0% | +1.2% | -2.1% | +6.8% | -0.8% | +1.9% | +3.5% | +0.9% | +2.6% | +4.4% | +3.0% | -1.2% | +6.5% | +7.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -11.0% | -11.7% | -10.3% | -7.1% | -7.8% | +1.7% | +5.0% | +5.7% | +11.7% | +5.5% | +9.1% | +11.8% | +11.3% | +9.0% | +13.1% | +16.9% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q2 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable Segment Aggregation Before Other Operating | $60.34M | $60.34M | $60.96M | $60.96M | $60.96M | $60.96M | $64.74M | $72.03M |
| Total | $58.46M | $59.19M | $57.95M | $61.91M | $61.41M | $62.57M | $64.74M | $72.03M |
Reportable Segment Aggregation Before Other Operating was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s d&a?
- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) reported d&a of $81.79M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s d&a changed year-over-year?
- Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s d&a increased by 16.9% year-over-year, from $69.97M to $81.79M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s d&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s d&a has grown at a 2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $268.46M to $300.77M.
- What does d&a mean?
- The non-cash expense that spreads the cost of physical and intangible assets over their useful life.