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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)451.95K
Market Cap
$27.38B
Enterprise Value$24.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$213.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.2
Beta0.61
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. Volume460,917
30 Day Avg. Volume451,951
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 Cap0.89
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$640.59Price Target Upside17.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)29.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Cash GenerationUlta combines strong specialty-retail profitability with substantial operating and free cash flow, providing funding for stores, technology, and customer initiatives. This internally generated liquidity supports resilience and gives management flexibility to invest while returning capital to shareholders.
Omnichannel Scale And Digital MomentumSustained digital growth paired with store-based fulfillment shows that Ulta is using its physical network as an omnichannel asset rather than relying on one channel. This can improve convenience, fulfillment efficiency, customer reach, and the productivity of the existing store base.
Loyalty And Expanded Assortment Support GrowthA large and expanding loyalty base gives Ulta a durable customer-engagement platform, while broader marketplace assortment increases product discovery and relevance. Rising member spend and added brands can support repeat purchases, basket growth, and sustained share gains.
Bears Say
Growth And Profitability Have ModeratedAlthough Ulta remains profitable, slower revenue growth and lower profitability than prior peak periods indicate that the business is operating from a less favorable earnings trajectory. Sustaining growth may require continued investments, sharper merchandising, or greater promotional support.
Higher Leverage And Interest ExpenseUsing debt to support repurchases increases financial obligations while reducing balance-sheet flexibility. Higher interest expense can absorb cash that might otherwise fund stores, technology, or strategic initiatives, and rising leverage would make earnings more sensitive to operating weakness.
Category Softness And Promotional PressureWeakness in important beauty categories and a more promotional environment can pressure both demand quality and merchandise margins. If value-conscious customers require continued discounts, Ulta may need to trade off near-term profitability against traffic, retention, and category recovery.
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 $27.38B.
When is Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ulta Beauty’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 03, 2026 which is in 33 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:
$640.59 (17.93% Upside)
$640.59 (17.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ULTA Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
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
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.65%
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
$640.59
▲(17.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
23.72% Mutual Funds
20.63% Other Institutional Investors
25.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors