Its earnings and comp-store sales outlook was unchanged. Still, that was short of consensus expectations at $11.09 billion, while management also gave a slight trim to its operating margin outlook (down from a range of 14.7% to 15% to a new range of 14.5% to 14.8%).

Management increased its full-year revenue guidance from a range of $10.95 billion to $11.05 billion (a midpoint of $11 billion) up to a new range of $11 billion to $11.1 billion (or a midpoint of $11.05 billion). Ultimately, shares fell 17% after earnings and were down almost 28% from the high.Īll that comes after Ulta beat on earnings and grew sales 11% year-over-year to $2.6 billion, but missed expectations by $20 million. Keep in mind that the stock had rallied about 20% year to date to get to that high and more than 40% over the prior 12 months.Īfter stumbling into earnings, Ulta fell another 13% in the first session after earnings and declined in four straight sessions. Source: Ryan P Stephans / Ĭoming into earnings, Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) was down almost 13% from the all-time high. So what are some of the other stocks to buy after an earnings dip? Shares fell more than 16% in a single session, but are now up almost 30% and the stock is above where it was trading when it reported earnings. This is a growth name we have liked in the past, but Wall Street did not initially like its results. Look at Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) for instance. It doesn’t help that there are now algos and high-frequency trading programs that can exacerbate some of these earnings moves.

Afterwards, analysts provide their opinion on the quarter. There are the headline results, the press release and then the conference call. After all, there is a lot to sift through. Put another way, these are stocks to buy after earnings dips sent them lower.Īt times, investors overreact to a company’s quarterly results. Sometimes though, the pullbacks are opportunities. Disappointing earnings - or more often, guidance - can crush a stock price. Impressive earnings can vault shares to new highs.

The answer to the universe: Most geeks know the answer to this one already.Earnings can make or break a stock in the short term.

The Loneliest number: It's 1, of course.

Recursion: Searching for recursion causes Google to suggest 'recursion' once again, for good measure.

Anagram: Searching for anagram causes Google to suggest 'nag a ram'.

They kindly provide search services in such important languages at Klingon, Pirate and more.

Alternative languages: Google doesn't discriminate.

ASCII: Type in ascii art and Google will change its look to match your search criteria.

Askew: Type in tilt or askew and Google will slant your search results in an interesting way.

Gravity: Type Google Gravity and click 'I'm feeling lucky' to observe Google collapse before your very eyes.

Entering the phrase into Google causes the results page to do a rather impressive 360* roll before your very eyes. Here are some other great Google Easter eggs: Before 'let it snow', the most recent was ' do a barrel roll', a surprise based upon the nerdy Star Fox-inspired Internet meme. Google has a long history of fun Easter eggs, even when 'Easter' is pretty far away. Or just let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Your page turned into a winter wonderland When asked for clarification, Google reportedly responded with this markedly poetic reply:īecause it's the most wonderful time of the year Your mileage will most definitely vary with older and alternative browsers. I have verified it works in IE9, Chrome and Firefox 8.0.1. It is important to note this trick only works on the most modern of browsers that support the 'Canvas' element, a feature unique to HTML 5. After a few moments pass, you can then wipe away the fog away with your mouse cursor. If you search for ' let it snow', you will receive a wintery visual treat which adds snow fall and a 'foggy glass' effect to the results page. Google has added another trick to its bag just in time for the holidays.

Let it snow window meme