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Ulta Beauty (0LIB) Share Price & Analysis

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0LIB Stock Chart & Stats

$645.77-$18.50(-2.79%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$500$550$600$650Aug 10Aug 24Sep 8Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
$644.40 - $674.52
52-Week Range
$444.36 - $714.18
Previous Close
$664.27
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
325
Market Cap
$28.25B
Enterprise Value
$24.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$213.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$2.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
23.6
Beta
0.54
Next Earnings
Dec 03, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
5.63
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 15, 2022
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Omnichannel Growth

Sustained digital growth, combined with store-based fulfillment, shows that Ulta’s omnichannel model is becoming a durable competitive capability. The 1,500-plus-store network supports customer convenience and fulfillment efficiency, while the app and online channel broaden reach and reinforce future sales productivity.

Cash Generation

Robust operating and free cash flow gives Ulta meaningful capacity to reinvest in stores, technology and customer initiatives while returning capital to shareholders. Although conversion is below net income, the absolute cash generation remains a substantial financial strength for funding ongoing growth.

Loyalty And Customer Engagement

A large and growing loyalty base provides Ulta with a valuable customer-engagement platform that can support repeat visits, targeted marketing and higher basket sizes. Rising spend per member suggests the program is deepening customer value, strengthening retention and improving the scalability of its merchandising ecosystem.

Bears Say

Moderating Growth And Margins

Slower revenue growth and lower profitability than in 2023–2024 indicate that Ulta’s recent operating trajectory is less favorable than its earlier expansion period. If this moderation persists, it could reduce operating leverage and make sustained earnings growth more dependent on productivity and cost control.

Higher Leverage

Debt near equity and increased revolver usage reduce financial flexibility compared with a less leveraged capital structure. Interest expense is expected at $14M–$16M for fiscal 2026, so continued borrowing for repurchases could constrain future investment capacity and make cash flows more sensitive to operating changes.

Category And Promotional Pressure

Weakness in mass makeup, skin care and body care affects important parts of Ulta’s assortment and may persist beyond a single quarter. A more promotional market can also pressure merchandise margins, requiring sharper value offers and execution to maintain demand without sacrificing profitability.

Ulta Beauty News

0LIB FAQ

What was Ulta Beauty’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ulta Beauty lowest share price was $444.36 and its highest was $714.18 in the past 12 months.
What is Ulta Beauty’s market cap?
Ulta Beauty’s market cap is $28.25B.
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 27 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 Undervalued.
Does Ulta Beauty pay dividends?
Ulta Beauty pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.285 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 -2.822%.
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 1,867,974,736 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 48.7K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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