Most-Upgraded StocksMost-UpgradedMost-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNASDAQ:ULTA Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → How a $0.25 cent option contract makes my top traders feel (From DTI) (Ad) Free ULTA Stock Alerts $408.01 -2.54 (-0.62%) (As of 04/25/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$403.13▼$409.3550-Day Range$408.01▼$567.1852-Week Range$368.02▼$574.76Volume707,068 shsAverage Volume1.05 million shsMarket Capitalization$19.69 billionP/E Ratio15.66Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$556.52 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/Downside36.4% Upside$556.52 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.22% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.98Based on 25 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$12.92 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.06%From $26.55 to $29.22 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.4.82 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector13th out of 199 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry1st out of 14 stocks 4.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUlta Beauty has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 5 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 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.22% 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 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ulta Beauty has recently increased by 21.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUlta Beauty has a news sentiment score of 0.98. 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 0.41 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 25 news articles for Ulta Beauty this week, compared to 20 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 65 people have searched for ULTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -22% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows29 people have added Ulta Beauty to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 71% 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 $26.55 to $29.22 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 15.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 15.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.46.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUlta Beauty has a PEG Ratio of 1.68. 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 8.69. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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The company was formerly known as ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. and changed its name to Ulta Beauty, Inc. in January 2017. 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. 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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 returnsApril 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWells Fargo & Company Lowers Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Price Target to $350.00April 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comForecasting The Future: 25 Analyst Projections For Ulta BeautyApril 26, 2024 | yahoo.comUlta Beauty donates over 600 goodie bags to Community Regional Medical CenterApril 26, 2024 | Tranzact (Ad)What is Medicare Supplement Insurance?Original Medicare helps covers a lot of hospital and medical services, but it still leaves some out- of- pocket medical costs to recipients. 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April 25, 2024 | yahoo.comUlta surprises Fresno, Clovis hospital staff with free productsApril 24, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Beauty Stocks to Buy on Ulta’s Guidance WarningApril 24, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Beauty Stocks to Buy on Ulta's Guidance WarningApril 22, 2024 | fool.comUlta Beauty Stock Has Little Upside, According to 1 Wall Street AnalystApril 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Jefferies Financial GroupApril 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) PT Lowered to $520.00April 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Shares Gap Down Following Analyst DowngradeApril 19, 2024 | msn.comUlta Beauty Falls as Jefferies Downgrades Stock Citing Competition, Aging Product LineupApril 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty stock slips on Jefferies downgrade to HoldApril 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comUlta Beauty: Navigating Competitive Pressures with Strategic Investments and Fair ValuationApril 19, 2024 | msn.comUlta Beauty dips after Jefferies pulled away from bull ratingApril 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUlta stock downturn is simply 'normalizing,' analyst saysApril 18, 2024 | msn.comMobile PD seeks public's helping find pair of Ulta Beauty theft suspectsApril 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 MarketSee 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 Earnings3/14/2024Today4/26/2024Next 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$556.52 High Stock Price Target$690.00 Low Stock Price Target$350.00 Potential Upside/Downside+36.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.70 Research Coverage20 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$26.05 Trailing P/E Ratio15.66 Forward P/E Ratio15.37 P/E Growth1.68Net 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 / Sales1.76 Cash Flow$31.41 per share Price / Cash Flow12.99 Book Value$46.94 per share Price / Book8.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares48,270,000Free Float48,105,000Market Cap$19.69 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.30 Social Links Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be 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 CompetitorsSally BeautyNYSE:SBH1-800-FLOWERS.COMNASDAQ:FLWSTitan MachineryNASDAQ:TITNStar GroupNYSE:SGUKirkland'sNASDAQ:KIRKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVerdence Capital Advisors LLCBought 400 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Bought 199 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.012%Valeo Financial Advisors LLCBought 214 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.002%Eudaimonia Partners LLCBought 27 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.001%Alta Capital Management LLCSold 220 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.001%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, 5 hold ratings, 13 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 12-month price targets for Ulta Beauty's shares. Their ULTA share price targets range from $350.00 to $690.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $556.52 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 36.4% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ULTA shares have decreased by 16.7% and is now trading at $408.01. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Ulta Beauty? Ulta Beauty saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,550,000 shares, an increase of 21.1% from the March 31st total of 1,280,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 826,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.9 days. Approximately 3.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Ulta Beauty's Short Interest. 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) released its quarterly earnings results 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 analyst estimates of $3.53 billion. Ulta Beauty had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 61.64% and a net margin of 11.52%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $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), Goldman Sachs Future Consumer Equity ETF (GBUY) and Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ). How will Ulta Beauty's stock buyback program work? Ulta Beauty declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Thursday, March 14th 2024, which authorizes the company to buyback $2,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire up to 7.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically 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 updated 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 EPS 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Global Assets Advisory LLC (0.70%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.66%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.56%), Congress Asset Management Co. MA (0.53%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.25%) and AMI Asset Management Corp (0.22%). 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 4/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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