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$448.57 - $714.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume282.13K
Average Volume (3M)866.32K
Market Cap
$19.61B
Enterprise Value$21.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$221.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
6.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)26.78
Shares Outstanding42,989,310
10 Day Avg. Volume818,051
30 Day Avg. Volume866,318
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 Cap1.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.30
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$627.05Price Target Upside13.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)28.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Loyalty & First‑party DataA ~47 million Rewards base is a durable competitive asset: it drives repeat purchases, higher average spend and provides large first‑party data for personalization and AI targeting. That scale supports long‑term customer economics and resilience against competitors.
Omnichannel & E‑commerce MomentumMid‑teen e‑commerce growth and robust omnichannel capabilities (BOPIS, same‑day delivery, integrated marketplace and BNPL checkout) create durable conversion and fulfillment advantages, improving convenience, attachment rates and margin mix over time.
Strong Cash Return PolicyAggressive buyback activity alongside sustained operating cash generation signals management confidence and disciplined capital allocation. The ability to return capital at scale supports shareholder returns and indicates recurring free cash flow capacity.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageLeverage trending higher reduces financial flexibility to fund growth or absorb shocks. Rising debt ratios and short‑term borrowings to support buybacks increase refinancing and liquidity risk, making the company more sensitive to cyclical slowdowns or cost inflation.
Margin Compression & Cash ConversionMulti‑year margin compression and operating cash flow below reported earnings signal structural cost or promotional pressure. Weaker cash conversion (FCF ~68% of net income) reduces the cushion for reinvestment and makes earnings more vulnerable to operating cost increases.
Inventory Build & Investment‑Led SG&AA sizable inventory build tied to new brands and Space NK integration elevates working capital and margin risk if sell‑through slows. Coupled with higher SG&A for strategic initiatives, this increases cash burn and execution demands over the next several quarters.
Ulta Beauty News
ULTA FAQ
What was Ulta Beauty’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ulta Beauty lowest stock price was $448.57 and its highest was $714.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Ulta Beauty’s market cap?
Ulta Beauty’s market cap is $19.61B.
When is Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Ulta Beauty’s earnings last quarter?
Ulta Beauty released its earnings results on Jun 02, 2026. The company reported $7.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.886 by $0.854.
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 6.17.
How many shares outstanding does Ulta Beauty have?
Ulta Beauty has 42,989,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ulta Beauty’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ulta Beauty reported an EPS of $7.74 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.886. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.781%.
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:
$627.05 (13.32% Upside)
$627.05 (13.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ULTA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 50.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $426.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
44.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty, Inc. functions as a prominent beauty product retailer throughout the United States. Its physical locations feature a broad assortment of goods, including cosmetics, perfumes, skincare, haircare items, bath and body essentials, and professional salon styling instruments. Additionally, they provide a comprehensive suite of salon services, encompassing hair, skin, makeup, brow, and nail treatments. The company further offers its proprietary label products, such as the Ulta Beauty Collection for cosmetics, skincare, and bath items, alongside other Ulta Beauty branded merchandise and gift options. As of March 10, 2022, Ulta Beauty operated 1,308 retail stores across all 50 U.S. states. Its products are also available for purchase via its website, ulta.com, and through its mobile applications. Incorporated in 1990, the enterprise was initially known as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., before officially changing its name to Ulta Beauty, Inc. in January 2017. Its corporate base is located in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
ULTA Company Deck
ULTA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong execution and profitable top-line growth: double-digit net sales growth (11.1%), mid-teens e-commerce growth, meaningful gross margin expansion (+100 bps to 40.1%), and a sizable increase in EPS (+15.5%). Management maintained full-year guidance, raised EPS guidance and increased the share buyback program, reflecting confidence. Key risks highlighted were elevated SG&A from strategic investments, inventory buildup, transportation/fuel cost pressures, and tougher near-term comp compares. New channels and exclusive brand building (TikTok Shop, marketplace, NOYZ, Space NK) showed early traction but are still scaling. Overall, positives (robust sales, margin improvement, EPS and buyback acceleration, loyalty scale and e-commerce momentum) outweigh the headwinds (investment-driven SG&A, inventory and macro/cost uncertainty), leading to a constructive outlook.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
$627.05
▲(13.32% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.21% Insiders
24.80% Mutual Funds
28.15% Other Institutional Investors
15.76% Public Companies and
Individual Investors