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$452.00 - $714.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume282.13K
Average Volume (3M)791.76K
Market Cap
$19.88B
Enterprise Value$24.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$221.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
6.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)26.78
Shares Outstanding42,989,310
10 Day Avg. Volume997,143
30 Day Avg. Volume791,758
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 Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.23
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$639.55Price Target Upside15.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)28.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationUlta's sizable TTM operating cash flow (~$1.55B) and free cash flow (~$1.05B) indicate durable internal funding capacity. That persistent cash generation supports reinvestment in omnichannel initiatives, sizable buybacks and capex without heavy reliance on external financing, preserving strategic optionality.
Large Loyalty & First‑party DataA nearly 47 million‑member loyalty program is a structural competitive advantage: it drives repeat purchase behavior, increases customer lifetime value and enables targeted personalization. First‑party data underpins merchandising and marketing efficiency, supporting sustainable revenue and margin improvement over time.
Omnichannel And Ecommerce MomentumConsistent mid‑teen ecommerce growth plus scalable omnichannel capabilities (BOPIS, same‑day delivery, BNPL) strengthen conversion and resiliency across channels. These durable capabilities reduce dependence on store traffic alone and position Ulta to capture ongoing multichannel consumer shifts.
Bears Say
Margin Compression Vs Prior YearA clear decline in margins from ~12% in 2023 to ~9.4% TTM signals structural profitability pressure from higher costs, promotional intensity or mix shifts toward lower‑margin items. Sustained margin erosion would reduce cash generation and returns, requiring persistent productivity or pricing actions to restore prior profitability.
Rising Leverage And Revolver UseHigher TTM leverage and using the revolver to fund buybacks increases short‑term liquidity and refinancing risk. If cash flows soften or working capital stays elevated, the balance sheet has less flexibility for investments or downturns, raising the cost of capital and potential covenant/market sensitivity over the medium term.
Weak Cash Conversion Vs EarningsFCF at ~68% of net income and OCF covering ~0.67 indicate persistent working‑capital drag or timing mismatches. Over months, weaker cash conversion reduces funds available for capex, buybacks, or debt paydown and increases dependence on external financing unless inventory and receivables efficiency improve.
Ulta Beauty News
ULTA FAQ
What was Ulta Beauty’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ulta Beauty lowest stock price was $452.00 and its highest was $714.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Ulta Beauty’s market cap?
Ulta Beauty’s market cap is $19.88B.
When is Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 75 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 6.14.
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:
$639.55 (15.58% Upside)
$639.55 (15.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ULTA Sentiment 92%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 50.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $243.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 73%
Bearish news 27%
Bearish news 27%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
44.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates as a retailer of beauty products in the United States. The company's stores offer cosmetics, fragrances, skincare and haircare products, bath and body products, and salon styling tools; professional hair products; salon services, including hair, skin, makeup, and brow services; and nail services. It also provides its private label products, such as the Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products; and the Ulta Beauty branded gifts. As of March 10, 2022, the company operated 1,308 retail stores across 50 states. It also distributes its products through its website ulta.com; and mobile applications. 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.
ULTA Company Deck
ULTA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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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
$639.55
▲(15.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
24.80% Mutual Funds
28.13% Other Institutional Investors
17.43% Public Companies and
Individual Investors