Most-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNASDAQ:ULTA Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $380.92 +11.87 (+3.22%) (As of 08/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$374.74▼$386.0050-Day Range$320.55▼$412.9452-Week Range$318.17▼$574.76Volume1.53 million shsAverage Volume879,600 shsMarket Capitalization$18.18 billionP/E Ratio14.86Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$494.83 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Ulta Beauty alerts: Email Address Ulta Beauty MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside29.9% Upside$494.83 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.79% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.98Based on 47 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$291,650 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.41%From $25.65 to $28.32 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 Sector15th out of 193 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry3rd out of 14 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUlta Beauty has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 12 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.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.Read more about Ulta Beauty's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.79% 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 2.5, 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 10.14%, 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 3.9 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 47 news articles for Ulta Beauty this week, compared to 20 articles on an average week.Search Interest167 people have searched for ULTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 37% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows40 people have added Ulta Beauty to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% 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 $291,650.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.39% 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.Read more about Ulta Beauty's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ulta Beauty are expected to grow by 10.41% in the coming year, from $25.65 to $28.32 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 14.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.90.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 14.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.84.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUlta Beauty has a PEG Ratio of 1.75. 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 8.11. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Ulta Beauty's valuation and earnings. 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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 HeadlinesAugust 21 at 8:15 AM | marketbeat.com3 Must-Buy Stocks Boosting Value with Buybacks—Act Now (ULTA)A company that buys back its shares gives investors confidence that the stock is a good buy; here are three companies that fit that are doing bothAugust 21 at 7:00 AM | marketbeat.com3 Buy-and-Forget Stocks for Long-Term InvestorsThree stocks made it into the "Buy and Forget" category, as their business models and product offerings are detached from the market's volatilityAugust 22, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)US developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. 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Similar stocks in the past have seen peak gains of 16,270%in just 18 months.August 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comWarren Buffett’s Bet: Why Berkshire Hathaway Bought Ulta StockBerkshire Hathaway disclosed a stake in Ulta Beauty, sending its shares up by 10%, and another 50% upside is possible at the consensus estimate.August 7, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 High-ROIC Stocks to Watch During a Market Sell-Off (ULTA)Three stocks offer high ROIC for investors to consider them during a time when markets are selling off, it is these sort of businesses that outperformJuly 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comBeauty Retailer Stock Brings Early Christmas for Value InvestorsShares of Ulta have become a value investor target lately, with solid financials and fundamentals to back the future of the stock, Wall Street analysts boostAugust 22 at 4:02 AM | fool.comProminent Billionaires Just Bought the Dip With These 3 StocksAugust 21 at 7:42 PM | finance.yahoo.comEXCLUSIVE: L Catterton-backed Dibs Beauty Inks First Retail Deal With UltaAugust 22, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)US developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. 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Similar stocks in the past have seen peak gains of 16,270%in just 18 months.August 21 at 7:42 PM | finance.yahoo.comCollect Rent From Buffett's Newest Investment – Ulta Beauty – By Doing ThisAugust 21 at 2:40 PM | markets.businessinsider.comUlta Beauty (ULTA) Receives a Buy from OppenheimerAugust 21 at 2:40 PM | finance.yahoo.comDIBS BEAUTY LAUNCHES AT ULTA BEAUTYAugust 21 at 4:36 AM | msn.comUlta Beauty Stock (NASDAQ:ULTA): Likely Not Too Late to Buy Buffett’s Latest PickAugust 21 at 1:16 AM | americanbankingnews.comInvestors Purchase High Volume of Ulta Beauty Call Options (NASDAQ:ULTA)August 20 at 9:19 AM | msn.comCleveland Research Downgrades Ulta Beauty (ULTA)August 20 at 9:19 AM | msn.comWill Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Lose Market Share?August 19 at 6:15 PM | fool.comBuffett Invests in Beauty Stock After a 33% Decline: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?August 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) By 43%?See 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 Earnings5/30/2024Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/29/2024Fiscal 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$494.83 High Stock Price Target$690.00 Low Stock Price Target$325.00 Potential Upside/Downside+29.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage23 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$25.64 Trailing P/E Ratio14.86 Forward P/E Ratio14.85 P/E Growth1.75Net Income$1.29 billion Net Margins11.13% Pretax Margin14.64% Return on Equity58.06% Return on Assets22.67% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.76 Quick Ratio0.54 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$11.21 billion Price / Sales1.62 Cash Flow$31.90 per share Price / Cash Flow11.94 Book Value$46.94 per share Price / Book8.11Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares47,720,000Free Float47,530,000Market Cap$18.18 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.37 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David C. Kimbell (Age 57)CEO & Director Comp: $3.82MMs. Kecia L. Steelman (Age 53)President & COO Comp: $2.33MMs. Jodi J. Caro (Age 58)General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Chief Privacy Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.13MMs. Anita J. Ryan (Age 60)Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $966.4kMs. Paula OyiboChief Financial Officer & TreasurerMr. Mike MarescaChief Technology & Information OfficerMs. Kiley F. Rawlins CFAVice President of Investor RelationsEileen ZiesemerVice President of Public RelationsMs. Michelle CrossanChief Marketing OfficerMs. Monica ArnaudoChief Merchandising OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMatch GroupNASDAQ:MTCHTractor SupplyNASDAQ:TSCODICK'S Sporting GoodsNYSE:DKSFive BelowNASDAQ:FIVESignet JewelersNYSE:SIGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTruist Financial CorpSold 2,585 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.073%Ted Buchan & CoBought 1,428 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.003%Granite Bay Wealth Management LLCBought 1,323 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.003%Heartland Bank & Trust CoSold 29 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.003%EP Wealth Advisors LLCSold 72 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.002%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's stock price has shown resilience, trading at $390.92 on Friday, July 5, 2024. Ulta Beauty reported strong earnings results, surpassing the consensus estimate with $6.47 earnings per share for the quarter. Ulta Beauty has a solid return on equity of 58.06%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds. Ulta Beauty's revenue for the quarter was $2.73 billion, slightly exceeding analysts' expectations. Ulta Beauty has a diverse range of beauty products and services, catering to a wide customer base. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ulta Beauty, Inc. for these reasons: Ulta Beauty's stock performance has shown a decline, trading at $326.42 on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Analysts have issued mixed ratings on Ulta Beauty's stock, with some lowering price targets and ratings. Ulta Beauty's price-to-earnings ratio of 15.25 may indicate the stock is currently overvalued. Ulta Beauty's 52-week high of $574.76 suggests potential volatility in the stock price. Market conditions and competition in the beauty industry could impact Ulta Beauty's future growth prospects. 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, August 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ulta Beauty pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ULTA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ULTA shares performed this year? Ulta Beauty's stock was trading at $489.99 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ULTA shares have decreased by 22.3% and is now trading at $380.9150. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ulta Beauty's earnings last quarter? Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 30th. The specialty retailer reported $6.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.19 by $0.28. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. How will Ulta Beauty's stock buyback program work? Ulta Beauty's Board of Directors approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, March 14th 2024, which permits the company to buy back $2,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 7.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued. 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. Does Ulta Beauty have any subsidiaries? Ulta Beauty subsidiaries include GlamST, QM Scientific, Ulta Beauty Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty Credit Services Corporation, Ulta Inc., and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance. Who are Ulta Beauty's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Ulta Beauty include TD Asset Management Inc (1.30%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.89%), Epoch Investment Partners Inc. (0.75%) and Hsbc Holdings PLC (0.71%). Insiders that own company stock include Scott M Settersten, Kecia Steelman, Jodi J Caro, Lorna Nagler, Anita Jane Ryan, Catherine Ann Halligan, Mike C Smith, Jeffrey J Childs and Mary N Dillon. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Ulta Beauty own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ulta Beauty investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU) and Salesforce (CRM). This page (NASDAQ:ULTA) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... And it could hand you a payment fo...Angel Publishing | SponsoredAir Force quietly working with sub $10 stock on new techThere is a little-known energy technology stock that has made an incredible breakthrough… Which could becom...DTI | SponsoredUS developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. 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