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Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Price & Analysis

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ULTA Stock Chart & Stats

$659.08-$5.33(-0.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$500$550$600$650Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$649.52 - $664.80
52-Week Range
$443.60 - $714.97
Previous Close
$664.41
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
452.96K
Market Cap
$28.41B
Enterprise Value
$24.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$213.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$2.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
23.9
Beta
0.62
Next Earnings
Dec 03, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
5.63
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 16, 2012
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Profitability And Cash Generation

Ulta’s strong operating and free cash flow provide internal funding for store, technology, and digital investments while supporting shareholder returns. High gross and net margins also indicate a profitable retail model with meaningful capacity to absorb moderate cost or demand pressure.

Omnichannel And Loyalty Advantages

Sustained digital growth, store-based fulfillment, and a large expanding loyalty base reinforce Ulta’s omnichannel ecosystem. These capabilities can improve customer retention, purchasing frequency, convenience, and fulfillment efficiency, supporting durable share and productivity gains.

Raised Outlook And Disciplined Reinvestment

Higher full-year guidance signals management’s confidence in demand, execution, and ongoing category initiatives. Planned reinvestment alongside substantial buybacks indicates that Ulta can fund growth priorities while still returning capital, potentially strengthening earnings power over coming quarters.

Bears Say

Moderating Growth And Profitability

The deceleration from earlier growth rates indicates that Ulta is operating from a more mature and competitive base. Lower profitability versus prior peaks may constrain earnings expansion if mix, costs, or demand conditions do not improve, making sustained growth harder to maintain.

Meaningful And Rising Leverage

Funding repurchases with revolver borrowings increases financial leverage and makes interest expense more relevant to future earnings. A higher debt burden can reduce flexibility for store, technology, or strategic investment if operating conditions weaken or capital needs rise.

Category Softness And Promotional Pressure

Weakness in several important beauty categories suggests demand is uneven and may require more promotions to protect traffic and share. Persistent value sensitivity could pressure merchandise margins, increase marketing needs, and offset strength in fragrance, haircare, and newer categories.

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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 $28.41B.
When is Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ulta Beauty’s next earnings report is estimated for Dec 03, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 21 days.
How were Ulta Beauty’s earnings last quarter?
Ulta Beauty released its earnings results on Aug 27, 2026. The company reported $6.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.222 by $0.328.
Is Ulta Beauty overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ulta Beauty’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ulta Beauty pay dividends?
Ulta Beauty pays a dividend of $1 which represents an annual dividend yield of ―. See more information on Ulta Beauty dividends here
What is Ulta Beauty’s EPS estimate?
Ulta Beauty’s EPS estimate is 5.63.
How many shares outstanding does Ulta Beauty have?
Ulta Beauty has 42,757,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ulta Beauty’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ulta Beauty reported an EPS of $6.55 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.222. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.184%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ulta Beauty?
Hedge funds hold Ulta Beauty shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Ulta Beauty is 71,888,279 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 9.2K shares last quarter.
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