Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Jan 31, 2025	Feb 3, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 28, 2023
Receivables turnover		—	53.90	—	—	51.19
DSO	days	—	6.77	—	—	7.13

January 31, 2025 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

To analyze Ulta Beauty Inc's Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) based on the provided data, we see a fluctuation in the DSO over different periods.

On January 28, 2023, the DSO was 7.13 days, indicating that on average, it took approximately 7.13 days for Ulta Beauty to collect its accounts receivable.

On January 31, 2023, and January 31, 2024, the DSO data is represented as "— days," which suggests that the specific DSO values are not available for these periods.

On February 3, 2024, the DSO decreased to 6.77 days, implying an improvement in the collection period compared to the previous period.

Lastly, on January 31, 2025, the DSO data is again shown as "— days," lacking information on the average collection period for accounts receivable for that specific period.

Overall, a lower DSO indicates that Ulta Beauty is efficient in collecting its accounts receivable, while a higher DSO could imply potential issues with collections and cash flow management. It is essential for Ulta Beauty to closely monitor its DSO to ensure effective credit management and timely collection of outstanding payments.