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ULTA Stock Chart & Stats
$480.51
$5.15(1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$480.51
$5.15(1.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$443.60 - $714.97
Previous Close$475.52
Volume425.11K
Average Volume (3M)675.82K
Market Cap
$22.15B
Enterprise Value$25.47K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$221.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.5
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
6.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)26.78
Shares Outstanding42,989,310
10 Day Avg. Volume579,987
30 Day Avg. Volume675,823
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$624.62Price Target Upside29.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)28.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Loyalty & First‑party Data ScaleA nearly 47 million‑member loyalty base is a durable competitive asset: it increases repeat purchases, raises wallet share, improves marketing ROI and enables personalized merchandising and AI initiatives. Over 2–6 months this supports steadier comps, higher conversion and better margin mix.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSizable and consistent operating and free cash flow provide long‑term financial flexibility to fund buybacks, capex and digital investments without diluting equity. That cash generation underpins capital return and strategic initiatives while cushioning macro shocks and supporting execution.
Digital/tech Leadership & Omnichannel MomentumAdding an experienced CTO signals a structural upgrade in digital execution supporting Ulta Beauty Unleashed. Better tech and loyalty capabilities increase omnichannel conversion, enable marketplace and AI personalization scaling, and raise long‑term customer acquisition and retention efficiency.
Bears Say
Margin Compression Vs. Prior PeakA multi‑point retreat in net margin versus prior years reflects higher promotional activity, elevated SG&A and cost pressures. If sustained, margin compression reduces reinvestment capacity and returns on invested capital, making future EPS gains more dependent on volume and cost control.
Inventory Build Increases Working-capital NeedsA material inventory increase raises working‑capital requirements and ties up cash, impairing cash conversion and elevating markdown risk if demand softens. Over months this can pressure FCF variability and require tighter inventory management or promotional actions that strain margins.
Rising Leverage And Short‑term Liquidity UseUsing the revolver and increasing short‑term debt to accelerate buybacks raises leverage and reduces liquidity cushion. Higher near‑term debt amplifies refinancing and interest risks and constrains flexibility for investments or uneven sales, weakening balance sheet resilience.
Ulta Beauty News
ULTA FAQ
What was Ulta Beauty’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ulta Beauty lowest stock price was $443.60 and its highest was $714.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Ulta Beauty’s market cap?
Ulta Beauty’s market cap is $22.15B.
When is Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 5 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 6.19.
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:
$624.62 (29.99% Upside)
$624.62 (29.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ULTA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 56%
Sector Average 56%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 48.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $182.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
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
$624.62
▲(29.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.21% Insiders
25.00% Mutual Funds
25.87% Other Institutional Investors
17.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors