Ulta Beauty (ULTA)
NASDAQ:ULTA
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ULTA Stock Chart & Stats
$553.36
-$13.32(-3.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$553.36
-$13.32(-3.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$386.00 - $714.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume282.13K
Average Volume (3M)853.91K
Market Cap
$23.27B
Enterprise Value$24.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$494.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.2
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
May 28, 2026EPS Estimate
6.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)25.72
Shares Outstanding43,736,630
10 Day Avg. Volume648,344
30 Day Avg. Volume853,913
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio22.87
Price to Book (P/B)10.35
Price to Sales (P/S)2.34
P/FCF Ratio27.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$705.53Price Target Upside27.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)28.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.23B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital Expansion And PersonalizationAnalyst points to initiatives such as a curated third-party marketplace, a planned presence on social commerce channels, and use of artificial intelligence to personalize offers and extend online reach without inventory risk.
International And Prestige GrowthAnalyst notes the Space NK acquisition expands international presence with high-productivity specialty stores that can introduce prestige brands and diversify revenue streams.
Loyalty Program And Customer DataAnalyst highlights a large loyalty program and rich customer data that support retention, targeted marketing, and continued share gains across mass and prestige categories.
Bears Say
Elevated Operating ExpensesAnalyst points out that higher operating costs from increased advertising, incentive compensation, and strategic investments have reduced reported earnings and could continue to weigh on profitability.
Margin Pressure From Online ShiftAnalyst warns that faster online growth may be cannibalizing higher-margin in-store sales, creating channel deleverage that puts downward pressure on gross margins.
Sales Execution And Investor SentimentAnalyst notes comparable sales that missed high expectations have reduced investor enthusiasm and could limit near-term upside if momentum weakens.
Ulta Beauty News
ULTA FAQ
What was Ulta Beauty’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ulta Beauty lowest stock price was $386.00 and its highest was $714.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Ulta Beauty’s market cap?
Ulta Beauty’s market cap is $23.27B.
When is Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date is May 28, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were Ulta Beauty’s earnings last quarter?
Ulta Beauty released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported $8.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $8.096 by -$0.086.
Is Ulta Beauty overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ulta Beauty’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ulta Beauty pay dividends?
Ulta Beauty pays a Notavailable dividend of $1 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Ulta Beauty dividends here
What is Ulta Beauty’s EPS estimate?
Ulta Beauty’s EPS estimate is 6.87.
How many shares outstanding does Ulta Beauty have?
Ulta Beauty has 43,736,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ulta Beauty’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ulta Beauty reported an EPS of $8.01 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $8.096. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.244%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ulta Beauty?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ULTA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ulta Beauty Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$705.53 (27.50% Upside)
$705.53 (27.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ULTA Sentiment 91%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 121.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $243.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
54.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
44.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates as a retailer of beauty products in the United States. The company's stores offer cosmetics, fragrances, skincare and haircare products, bath and body products, and salon styling tools; professional hair products; salon services, including hair, skin, makeup, and brow services; and nail services. It also provides its private label products, such as the Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products; and the Ulta Beauty branded gifts. As of March 10, 2022, the company operated 1,308 retail stores across 50 states. It also distributes its products through its website ulta.com; and mobile applications. 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.
ULTA Company Deck
ULTA Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operational and top-line momentum — record holiday results, strong comp growth, market share gains, international expansion and robust cash generation — and management provided constructive FY2026 guidance with plans to return capital to shareholders. However, material SG&A growth, near-term profitability pressure from investments (including Space NK integration), higher inventory levels and a competitive promotional environment represent meaningful near-term risks. Overall the positives (revenue growth, market share gains, loyalty and digital traction, cash flow, and defined path to improved profitability) outweigh the listed challenges, while management emphasizes disciplined prioritization and productivity initiatives heading into 2026.View all ULTA earnings summariesULTA Revenue Breakdown
41.00% Cosmetics
19.00% Haircare products and styling tools
19.00% Skincare
15.00% Fragrance and bath
6.00% Other
ULTA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$705.53
▲(27.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
24.78% Mutual Funds
9.53% Other Institutional Investors
35.89% Public Companies and
Individual Investors