Most-Upgraded StocksMost-UpgradedNASDAQ:ULTA Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → You’re invited: Biggest crypto event of 2024 (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free ULTA Stock Alerts $425.11 +0.56 (+0.13%) (As of 04/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$416.58▼$428.8250-Day Range$424.17▼$567.1852-Week Range$368.02▼$574.76Volume859,418 shsAverage Volume768,971 shsMarket Capitalization$20.52 billionP/E Ratio16.32Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$568.29 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Ulta Beauty alerts: Email Address Ulta Beauty MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside33.7% Upside$568.29 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.66% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.83Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$12.92 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.06%From $26.74 to $29.43 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.88 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector9th out of 198 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry2nd out of 12 stocks 4.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUlta Beauty has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageUlta Beauty has been the subject of 17 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.66% of the float of Ulta Beauty has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUlta Beauty has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ulta Beauty has recently decreased by 5.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldUlta Beauty does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthUlta Beauty does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreUlta Beauty has received a -12.14% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Ulta in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Haircare products", "Perfumes", "Makeup products", and "Body lotion" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ulta Beauty is -1.83. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUlta Beauty has a news sentiment score of 0.83. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Ulta Beauty this week, compared to 20 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 62 people have searched for ULTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows31 people have added Ulta Beauty to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 55% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ulta Beauty insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $12,920,326.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.34% of the stock of Ulta Beauty is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.39% of the stock of Ulta Beauty is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ulta Beauty are expected to grow by 10.06% in the coming year, from $26.74 to $29.43 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 16.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 147.65.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 16.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 23.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUlta Beauty has a PEG Ratio of 1.75. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUlta Beauty has a P/B Ratio of 9.06. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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Ulta Beauty, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.Read More ULTA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ULTA Stock News HeadlinesApril 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comMarketBeat Week in Review – 4/1 - 4/5 (ULTA)Equities lost ground this week as investors consider the effect of fewer rate cuts, rising oil prices, and robust job gains ahead of a new earnings seasonApril 1, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 Companies Buying Back Stock Before New HighsInvestors have a few ways to get their money back once they invest in a stock. The most common way to collect returns is simply to sell a stock – hopefully – at a higher price.April 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)New crypto project uncovers 2,050% in 65 daysDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.April 1, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 Companies Buying Back Stock Before New Highs (ULTA)Three stocks that seemed cheap enough for insiders to buy are also calling Wall Street analysts attention for potentially higher prices in the coming monthsMarch 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comHershey Stock Decline: An Opportunity for Investors to Buy (ULTA)Hershey stock could quickly become a buy target, as it already is for Vanguard, now that it trades at a 50% discount to all-time highs with bulletproof returnsMarch 23, 2024 | insidertrades.comCatherine Ann Halligan Sells 500 Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) StockMarch 22, 2024 | insidertrades.comUlta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) Insider Sells $1,629,325.50 in StockApril 18, 2024 | msn.comMobile PD seeks public's helping find pair of Ulta Beauty theft suspectsApril 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)New crypto project uncovers 2,050% in 65 daysDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.April 18, 2024 | msn.comSuspects rob Ulta twice in one weekApril 18, 2024 | msn.comMobile PD seeks ID on alleged theft duo at UltaApril 18, 2024 | msn.comUlta Beauty theft reported; Mobile Police seek suspects (photo, videos)April 17, 2024 | msn.comI'm a Former Ulta Employee, and These Are the 12 Best Deals From the Massive Spring Haul Sale Up to 50% OffApril 16, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Buyback Kings to Buy as Corporate Cash Floods the MarketApril 15, 2024 | msn.comBeauty bestellers are on sale right now at Ulta — Color Wow, La Roche-Posay, moreApril 15, 2024 | benzinga.comHere's How Much $1000 Invested In Ulta Beauty 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayApril 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty's (NASDAQ:ULTA) investors will be pleased with their notable 35% return over the last three yearsApril 13, 2024 | yahoo.comWATCH: Serena Williams gives advice to young girls at Ulta Beauty in West Palm Beach, FLApril 13, 2024 | msn.comWaterford police investigating after items stolen from UltaApril 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Moves -1.25%: What You Should KnowApril 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comJefferies Financial Group Trims Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Target Price to $585.00April 10, 2024 | investorplace.com$100K Starter Kit: 3 Stocks to Become a Millionaire by 2034April 10, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Stocks Skyrocketing After Analyst Upgrades: Get In Before It's Too LateApril 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Ulta Beauty (ULTA), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)April 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comUlta Beauty Faces Headwinds From Slowing Trends, Notes AnalystApril 10, 2024 | msn.comI'm a Makeup Expert and Found 6 Affordable Beauty Dupes at UltaApril 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTeens Are Spending Less This Year. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/14/2024Today4/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/23/2024Fiscal Year End1/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustrySpecialty Stores Current SymbolNASDAQ:ULTA CUSIP90384S30 CIK1403568 Webwww.ulta.com Phone(630) 410-4800FaxN/AEmployees56,000Year Founded1990Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$568.29 High Stock Price Target$690.00 Low Stock Price Target$450.00 Potential Upside/Downside+34.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.74 Research Coverage20 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$26.05 Trailing P/E Ratio16.32 Forward P/E Ratio15.90 P/E Growth1.75Net Income$1.29 billion Net Margins11.52% Pretax Margin15.13% Return on Equity61.64% Return on Assets23.55% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.71 Quick Ratio0.66 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$11.21 billion Price / Sales1.83 Cash Flow$31.68 per share Price / Cash Flow13.42 Book Value$46.94 per share Price / Book9.06Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares48,270,000Free Float48,105,000Market Cap$20.52 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.30 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? 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RawlinsVice President of Investor RelationsEileen ZiesemerVice President of Public RelationsMs. Michelle CrossanChief Marketing OfficerMs. Monica ArnaudoChief Merchandising OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsJD.comNASDAQ:JDDeckers OutdoorNYSE:DECKBuilders FirstSourceNYSE:BLDRRestaurant Brands InternationalNYSE:QSRDarden RestaurantsNYSE:DRIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsEagle Ridge Investment ManagementSold 491 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.126%Congress Wealth Management LLC DE Bought 325 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.059%State of Michigan Retirement SystemSold 100 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.033%Citizens Business BankSold 146 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.015%Diversified Trust CoSold 400 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.003%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ulta Beauty Stock? ULTA Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ulta Beauty, Inc.: Ulta Beauty has a strong presence in the specialty beauty retail sector in the United States, offering a wide range of branded and private label beauty products. The company provides beauty services in addition to selling products, enhancing customer engagement and loyalty. Ulta Beauty's online platform and mobile applications provide additional revenue streams and opportunities for growth. Recent positive developments in the beauty industry have increased consumer spending on beauty products, benefiting Ulta Beauty's sales. Ulta Beauty's stock price has shown resilience and potential for growth, making it an attractive investment option. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ulta Beauty, Inc. for these reasons: Competition in the beauty retail sector is intense, with other major players vying for market share, potentially impacting Ulta Beauty's growth prospects. Economic downturns or shifts in consumer preferences could affect discretionary spending on beauty products, impacting Ulta Beauty's sales. Changes in regulations or tariffs related to beauty products could increase operating costs for Ulta Beauty, affecting profitability. Supply chain disruptions or challenges in sourcing beauty products could lead to inventory issues for Ulta Beauty. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may impact Ulta Beauty's international operations and financial performance. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ulta Beauty pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ULTA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ulta Beauty stock right now? 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ulta Beauty in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ULTA shares. View ULTA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ulta Beauty's stock price target for 2024? 20 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Ulta Beauty's shares. Their ULTA share price targets range from $450.00 to $690.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $568.29 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 33.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ULTA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ULTA shares performed in 2024? Ulta Beauty's stock was trading at $489.99 at the start of the year. Since then, ULTA stock has decreased by 13.2% and is now trading at $425.11. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Ulta Beauty's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 23rd 2024. View our ULTA earnings forecast. How were Ulta Beauty's earnings last quarter? Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 14th. The specialty retailer reported $8.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $7.49 by $0.59. The specialty retailer had revenue of $3.55 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.53 billion. Ulta Beauty had a net margin of 11.52% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 61.64%. The firm's revenue was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $6.68 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. What ETFs hold Ulta Beauty's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) stock in their portfolio include Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connected Consumer ETF (NBCC), Invesco Focused Discovery Growth ETF (IVDG), VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (VSMV), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN), Natixis Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap ETF (VNMC), Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RSPD) and Goldman Sachs Future Consumer Equity ETF (GBUY). How will Ulta Beauty's stock buyback program work? Ulta Beauty declared that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, March 14th 2024, which allows the company to buyback $2,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 7.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued. What guidance has Ulta Beauty issued on next quarter's earnings? Ulta Beauty issued an update on its FY25 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $26.20-27.00 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $26.85. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.7-11.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $11.78 billion. What is Mary Dillon's approval rating as Ulta Beauty's CEO? 2,453 employees have rated Ulta Beauty Chief Executive Officer Mary Dillon on Glassdoor.com. Mary Dillon has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Ulta Beauty own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ulta Beauty investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), Salesforce (CRM), PayPal (PYPL), Boeing (BA) and Visa (V). Who are Ulta Beauty's major shareholders? Ulta Beauty's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Global Assets Advisory LLC (0.70%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.56%), Congress Asset Management Co. MA (0.53%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.19%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.17%) and Pensioenfonds Rail & OV (0.14%). Insiders that own company stock include Anita Jane Ryan, Catherine Ann Halligan, George R Mrkonic Jr, George R Mrkonic, Jr, Jeffrey J Childs, Jodi J Caro, Kecia Steelman, Lorna Nagler, Mary N Dillon, Michael R Macdonald, Mike C Smith and Scott M Settersten. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Ulta Beauty? Shares of ULTA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Ulta Beauty have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Ulta Beauty: GlamST, QM Scientific, Ulta Beauty Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty Credit Services Corporation, Ulta Inc., and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance.Read More This page (NASDAQ:ULTA) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe Best AI Stock to Own in the World Today is Trading for Just $25Banyan Hill PublishingBiden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorDTIForget Bitcoin. 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