
Investors with an interest in Retail - Miscellaneous stocks have likely encountered both Petco Health & Wellness (WOOF) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Ulta Beauty, Inc., formerly known as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc., is an American chain of beauty stores headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Ulta Beauty carries cosmetics and skincare brands, men's and women's fragrances, nail products, bath and body products, beauty tools and haircare products.
| Revenue (TTM) | $12.96B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $5.58B |
| EBITDA | $1.93B |
| Operating Margin | 12.50% |
| Return on Equity | 46.10% |
| Return on Assets | 14.80% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $294.80 |
| Book Value | $63.48 |
| Price-to-Book | 8.80 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.80 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.973 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.15 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 13.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | $42.76M |
| Float | $42.62M |
| % Insiders | 0.25% |
| % Institutions | 104.12% |
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Investors with an interest in Retail - Miscellaneous stocks have likely encountered both Petco Health & Wellness (WOOF) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Ulta Beauty NASDAQ: ULTA executives said the company is seeing continued resilience in consumer beauty spending, supported by its broad price range, loyalty program, stores, services and investments in technology.

Ulta Beauty beat earnings estimates and raised guidance, but I maintain a neutral rating due to underlying concerns. ULTA's largest revenue segments—cosmetics and skincare & wellness—showed flat or declining performance, with overall comps growth barely above inflation. Comps growth is driven by e-commerce, while ongoing physical store expansion raises cost concerns and questions about long-term profitability.

Investors interested in Retail - Miscellaneous stocks are likely familiar with Petco Health & Wellness (WOOF) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Ulta Beauty TodayULTAUlta Beauty$545.66 +8.56 (+1.59%) As of 09/1/2026 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$443.60▼$714.97P/E Ratio19.89Price Target$626.59Add to WatchlistThe retail sector took center stage last week with a bevy of earnings reports, and reactions were mixed, even though most companies beat estimates and raised outlooks. One prime example was Ulta Beauty Inc. NASDAQ: ULTA.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ulta Beauty, the nation's largest beauty retailer, has selected the 8 beauty and wellness brands that will participate in the fifth annual MUSE Accelerator Program, as part of Ulta Beauty's ongoing dedication to supporting brand development and retail readiness. Starting September 14, these early-stage brands spanning haircare, skincare, fragrance, cosmetics and body care, will kick-off an enriching 10-week journey that includes a robust curriculum, mentorshi.

Beauty/cosmetics stocks are reversing Friday's post-earnings decline midday Monday, as two of the sector's most-watched names lead retail higher against a softer session for large-cap benchmarks.

ULTA topped Q2 earnings and sales estimates as digital growth, category strength and execution supported a higher fiscal 2026 outlook.

Beauty retail is delivering a curious reaction this morning as the sector's dominant name posts strong quarterly numbers yet loses ground in heavy trading.
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