Most-Upgraded StocksMost-UpgradedNASDAQ:ULTA Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Your $200 account credit is about to expire (From MarketBeat) (Ad) Free ULTA Stock Alerts $523.49 +9.97 (+1.94%) (As of 10:46 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$513.68▼$523.9950-Day Range$472.57▼$567.1852-Week Range$368.02▼$574.76Volume143,529 shsAverage Volume656,772 shsMarket Capitalization$25.42 billionP/E Ratio20.10Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$579.81 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 Buy2.70 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.5% Upside$577.70 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.81% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.02Based on 30 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$12.92 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.88%From $26.94 to $29.87 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.4.75 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector15th out of 203 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry2nd out of 12 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUlta Beauty has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.68, and is based on 12 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $577.70, Ulta Beauty has a forecasted upside of 12.5% from its current price of $513.52.Amount of Analyst CoverageUlta Beauty has been the subject of 15 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.81% 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 2.1, 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 4.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. 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 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUlta Beauty has a news sentiment score of 1.02. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for Ulta Beauty this week, compared to 20 articles on an average week.Search Interest86 people have searched for ULTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 69% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 19 people have added Ulta Beauty to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -24% 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 10.88% in the coming year, from $26.94 to $29.87 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 19.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 19.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 23.50.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUlta Beauty has a PEG Ratio of 2.03. 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 10.94. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad WealthPress$25,000 into $109,616 in two months? 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The company's private label products comprises Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products; and the Ulta Beauty branded gifts. It also distributes its products through its stores, website, and mobile applications. The company 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 HeadlinesMarch 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. 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NASDAQ: AAPL to increase the rate of share buybacks this year, says a recent report from Goldman Sachs.March 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comWatch for Tech Giants to Boost Share Buybacks in 2024 (ULTA)Goldman Sachs foresees substantial growth in stock buybacks from leading tech companies like Meta Platforms and Apple, possibly surpassing $1 trillion by 2025.March 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comTarget Nails the Bullseye on Outsized Earnings Beat (ULTA)Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Target Co. (NYSE: TGT) is a major general merchandise retailer operating 1,956 stores in the United States.March 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The AI Defense Stock Set to SoarTo protect our interests, The Pentagon has partnered with this small AI defense contractor - creating some of the most powerful AI defenses ever made.March 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comUlta Beauty Is the Value Play You Must Hold This DecadeIt isn't often that you can find the type of stocks that would get Warren Buffett interested. But pushed by several tailwinds, Ulta Beauty NASDAQ: ULTA is at the beginning of a multi-year ride that is slowly making the stock a more accepted deep-value play in the investment community.March 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comUlta Beauty Is the Value Play You Must Hold This Decade (ULTA)Ulta Beauty stock is the perfect value play for the next decade; double-digit upside and return on capital are two reasons analysts predict a bull runMarch 6, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 wealth-compounding stocks to beat the market this decade (ULTA)Consider the following wealth-compounding stocks to invest in: Equity Residential, Hershey and Ulta Beauty. Learn more with MarketBeat.March 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLe Monde Gourmand Announces Retail Partnership with Ulta BeautyMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ULTA) Yearly ReportMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comULTA- A Beauty Products Retailer That Delivered an Attractive QuarterMarch 27, 2024 | news.yahoo.comReports: Ulta in Naperville to close at end of month; popular jewelry retailer to open nearbyMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDecoding Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA): A Strategic SWOT InsightMarch 25, 2024 | msn.comReports: Ulta Beauty store in downtown Naperville to close at end of month; popular jewelry retailer among businesses slated to open nearbyMarch 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty to Participate in Upcoming Investor ConferenceMarch 24, 2024 | msn.comShoplifter stole $10K in merchandise from ULTA Beauty: PoliceMarch 24, 2024 | msn.comBakersfield PD searching for suspects who allegedly stole from Ulta Beauty storeMarch 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Sees Unusually-High Trading VolumeMarch 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAnita Jane Ryan Sells 3,102 Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) StockMarch 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comKecia Steelman Sells 20,950 Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) StockMarch 22, 2024 | benzinga.comOptions Movement At Ulta Beauty: Kecia Steelman Exercises Worth $3.21MMarch 22, 2024 | benzinga.comMarket Whales and Their Recent Bets on ULTA OptionsMarch 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty Inc (ULTA) President and COO Kecia Steelman Sells 20,950 SharesSee More Headlines Receive ULTA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ulta Beauty and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/14/2024Today3/28/2024Next 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/AEmployees53,000Year Founded1990Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$577.70 High Stock Price Target$690.00 Low Stock Price Target$450.00 Potential Upside/Downside+12.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.70 Research Coverage19 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$26.05 Trailing P/E Ratio19.71 Forward P/E Ratio19.06 P/E Growth2.03Net 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 / Sales2.23 Cash Flow$31.56 per share Price / Cash Flow16.27 Book Value$46.94 per share Price / Book10.94Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares48,560,000Free Float48,397,000Market Cap$24.94 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.31 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David C. Kimbell (Age 57)CEO & Director Comp: $5.69MMs. Kecia L. Steelman (Age 53)President & COO Comp: $3.36MMr. Scott M. Settersten (Age 64)CFO, Treasurer & Assistant Secretary Comp: $2.36MMs. Jodi J. Caro (Age 58)General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Chief Privacy Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.48MMs. Anita J. Ryan (Age 60)Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $1.38MMr. Mike MarescaChief Technology & Information OfficerMs. Kiley F. RawlinsVice President of Investor RelationsEileen ZiesemerVice President of Public RelationsMs. Michelle CrossanChief Marketing OfficerMs. Monica ArnaudoChief Merchandising OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsJD.comNASDAQ:JDRestaurant Brands InternationalNYSE:QSRBuilders FirstSourceNYSE:BLDRDeckers OutdoorNYSE:DECKeBayNASDAQ:EBAYView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNomura Holdings Inc.Bought 4,964 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.010%HighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 1,866 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.004%Quadrature Capital LtdBought 89,217 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.184%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 7,425 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.054%Kecia SteelmanSold 20,950 sharesTotal: $11.03 M ($526.39/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ulta Beauty Stock? ULTA Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Ulta Beauty was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:11 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ulta Beauty, Inc.: Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates specialty retail stores selling a wide range of beauty products, including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, and salon services, catering to a diverse customer base. The company offers both branded and private label beauty products, providing a unique product mix that can attract different consumer preferences and enhance customer loyalty. Ulta Beauty's distribution channels include stores, website, and mobile applications, allowing for omnichannel retailing and reaching customers through multiple touchpoints. With a focus on salon services and professional hair products, Ulta Beauty can benefit from the growing trend of consumers seeking personalized beauty solutions and professional treatments. Investors may find Ulta Beauty's stock price attractive, considering the company's market positioning and potential for growth in the beauty retail sector. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ulta Beauty, Inc. for these reasons: Ulta Beauty faces competition from other beauty retailers and e-commerce platforms, which could impact its market share and profitability in a competitive industry. The retail sector, including specialty stores like Ulta Beauty, is subject to economic fluctuations and consumer spending trends, which may affect the company's financial performance. Changes in consumer preferences and beauty trends could require Ulta Beauty to constantly innovate and adapt its product offerings, posing challenges in maintaining relevance and attracting customers. Investing in retail stocks, such as Ulta Beauty, carries inherent risks related to market volatility, consumer sentiment, and operational factors that can impact stock performance. While Ulta Beauty has a strong presence in the United States, expanding internationally may present challenges related to market entry, regulatory compliance, and cultural differences. ULTA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ulta Beauty stock right now? 19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ulta Beauty in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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? 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Ulta Beauty's stock. Their ULTA share price targets range from $450.00 to $690.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $577.70 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.5% 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 beginning of the year. Since then, ULTA stock has increased by 4.8% and is now trading at $513.52. 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) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 14th. The specialty retailer reported $8.08 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $7.49 by $0.59. The specialty retailer earned $3.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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 for the quarter was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $6.68 EPS. 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 Vesper U.S. Large Cap Short-Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN), Invesco Focused Discovery Growth ETF (IVDG), Hennessy Stance ESG Large Cap ETF (STNC), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN), Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (BUL), Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (QMOM) and American Century STOXX U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO). How will Ulta Beauty's stock buyback program work? Ulta Beauty announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Thursday, March 14th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to purchase up to 7.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually a sign 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 FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 14th. The company provided EPS guidance of 26.200-27.000 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 26.200. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.7 billion-$11.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $11.7 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.50%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.50%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (3.25%), Voya Investment Management LLC (1.30%), Northern Trust Corp (1.12%) and Norges Bank (1.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Anita Jane Ryan, Catherine Ann Halligan, Charles Heilbronn, 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 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersGrab Your Free Bitcoin Today!Crypto Swap ProfitsTop Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…Crypto 101 MediaMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading Academy“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsVertical Research AdvisoryUrgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionBehind the MarketsSHOCKING Footage From Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, TexasInvestorPlaceBuy this small stock before coming AI Tidal WaveChaikin Analytics Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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