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ULTA Stock Chart & Stats
$543.19
$5.15(1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$543.19
$5.15(1.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$443.60 - $714.97
Previous Close$475.52
Volume425.11K
Average Volume (3M)458.86K
Market Cap
$25.95B
Enterprise Value$24.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$213.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Dec 03, 2026EPS Estimate
5.63Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)27.55
Shares Outstanding42,757,470
10 Day Avg. Volume445,499
30 Day Avg. Volume458,856
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 Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$635.88Price Target Upside17.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)29.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow gives Ulta internal funding for stores, technology, inventory and strategic initiatives. This financial capacity supports resilience through demand changes while allowing continued reinvestment and shareholder returns without relying solely on external financing.
Omnichannel ScaleSustained digital growth combined with fulfillment through more than 1,500 stores strengthens Ulta’s omnichannel proposition. The integrated network can improve convenience and fulfillment efficiency, deepen customer engagement, and make the platform more difficult for narrower retail competitors to replicate.
Raised Growth OutlookManagement’s raised outlook indicates continued confidence in demand, productivity and market-share initiatives over the next several quarters. Expected sales and operating-profit growth, alongside disciplined reinvestment, provides a constructive foundation for preserving competitive strength and expanding earnings power.
Bears Say
Moderating Growth And MarginsA slower sales trajectory and lower profitability than prior peak periods suggest that Ulta is operating in a less favorable demand, mix or cost environment. If this moderation persists, it could limit operating leverage and reduce the amount of earnings available for reinvestment and returns.
Higher Leverage And Interest ExpenseUsing the revolver to fund repurchases increases financial leverage and recurring interest costs, reducing flexibility if operating conditions weaken. Debt near equity makes balance-sheet discipline more important because future cash may need to support financing obligations rather than growth investment.
Category And Promotional PressureWeakness in mass makeup, skincare and body care affects important parts of Ulta’s broad assortment and may require additional promotional support to stimulate demand. Persistent category softness could pressure mix, customer spending and margin sustainability even as fragrance and other categories grow.
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 $25.95B.
When is Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 03, 2026 which is in 41 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 $1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.13%. 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?
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:
$635.88 (17.06% Upside)
$635.88 (17.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ULTA Sentiment 78%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 48.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
45.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.03%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive picture: strong top‑line growth (+8.9%), double‑digit EPS expansion (+13.3%), raised full‑year guidance, robust e‑commerce/omni‑channel momentum, loyalty expansion and successful category initiatives (fragrance, K‑Beauty, wellness). Headwinds were present but largely modest — category pockets of softness (mass makeup, some skin/body), a slight gross‑margin impact from Space NK, higher SG&A tied to investments and an uptick in promotional intensity. Management signaled prudent assumptions for the back half and continued focus on productivity, margin management and capital returns.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
$635.88
▲(17.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
25.13% Mutual Funds
2.78% Other Institutional Investors
41.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors