
The persistently high inflation has plagued consumer sentiment, affecting demand across various industries. U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in December. Purchases at stores, restaurants, and online declined 1.1% in December from the prior month.
Despite the uncertain macroeconomic conditions, Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) announced higher-than-expected EPS and revenue in the third quarter of 2022. Its EPS was 29.3% higher than the consensus EPS estimate, and its revenue beat analyst estimates by 5.8%.