Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol ULTA
  • Rev/Share 244.1248
  • Book/Share 53.779
  • PB 8.7666
  • Debt/Equity 0.7729
  • CurrentRatio 1.7021
  • ROIC 0.2643

 

  • MktCap 21190052576.0
  • FreeCF/Share 20.752
  • PFCF 22.0684
  • PE 18.1618
  • Debt/Assets 0.3204
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.5075

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated ULTA Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $460 $520 May 30, 2025
Downgrade ULTA Argus Buy Hold -- -- April 14, 2025
Upgrade ULTA Goldman Neutral Buy -- $423 April 1, 2025
Reiterated ULTA Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $500 $460 March 14, 2025
Upgrade ULTA Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight $430 $500 Jan. 21, 2025
Upgrade ULTA B. Riley Securities Sell Neutral -- -- Jan. 7, 2025
Reiterated ULTA Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $450 $500 Dec. 6, 2024
Downgrade ULTA TD Cowen Buy Hold -- -- Sept. 23, 2024
Initiation ULTA B. Riley Securities -- Sell -- $300 Sept. 10, 2024
Downgrade ULTA Raymond James Strong Buy Outperform $500 $450 Aug. 30, 2024

News

S&P 500 Gains & Losses Today: Ulta Beauty Stock Soars; Regeneron Shares Plummet
REGN, ULTA
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Major U.S. equities indexes were mixed in the final session of the holiday-shortened trading week as President Donald Trump reverted to an antagonistic tone on trade with China and the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures data showed that inflation fell more than expected in April.

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Ulta Beauty Q1 sales rise amid resilient customer demand, shares pop
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Published: May 30, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) shares jumped more than 11% after it reported better-than-expected first quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance. Earnings per share of $6.70 were significantly higher than the Wall Street estimate of $5.77.

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Ulta says consumers are looking to beauty products for 'a comfort and escape' from the world's stress
ULTA
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Ulta Beauty's revenue rose 4.5% in the first quarter, driven by strong beauty product sales. People are buying beauty products as a comfort amid economic uncertainty, the CEO said.

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Compared to Estimates, Ulta (ULTA) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
ULTA
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Ulta (ULTA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended April 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: May 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Kiley Rawlins - SVP, IR Kecia Steelman - President & CEO Paula Oyibo - CFO Conference Call Participants Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Olivia Tong - Raymond James Susan Anderson - Canaccord Genuity Korinne Wolfmeyer - Piper Sandler Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Simeon Siegel - BMO Capital Markets Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs Katie Fleming - Cowen and Company Krisztina Katai - Deutsche Bank Mark Altschwager - Baird Michael Lasser - UBS Michael Baker - D.A. Davidson Sidney Vranesh - Jefferies Operator Good …

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Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
ULTA
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ulta Beauty (ULTA) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.70 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.47 per share a year ago.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Ulta (ULTA) Q1 Earnings
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Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Ulta (ULTA) for the quarter ended April 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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How Should You Play Ulta Beauty Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings Release?
ULTA
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

ULTA's Q1 results are likely to reflect omni-channel gains and growing skincare sales, but rising costs and makeup softness may pressure margins.

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Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
ULTA
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ulta (ULTA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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ULTA Rises 13% in a Month: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
ULTA
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ulta Beauty stays focused on long-term growth, balancing innovation and omnichannel strength while navigating category softness and rising costs.

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Ulta Beauty: Earnings Inflection Catalyzed, Initiate At Buy
ULTA
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Initiate coverage on Ulta Beauty with a Buy rating and $432.81 price target, driven by strategic investments and anticipated FY26 EPS recovery. Ulta's loyalty program and e-commerce marketplace are key catalysts for high-margin growth, driving engagement and operational leverage. Near-term earnings trough in FY25 is a strategic reset, positioning for significant outperformance and margin expansion in FY26.

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Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ulta (ULTA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Ulta Beauty (ULTA) closed the most recent trading day at $387.14, moving -1.81% from the previous trading session.

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Top Beauty and Cosmetics Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio
COTY, EL, ULTA
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Leading beauty and cosmetics stocks like EL, COTY and ULTA are thriving on innovation, technological advancements and sustainability.

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Ulta Beauty: Recession Proof Or Not?
ULTA
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Ulta Beauty has shown exceptional growth with smart capital allocation and minimal debt, positioning it strongly in the market. Despite current political uncertainty and potential recession risks, Ulta's diverse product range and strong loyalty program offer resilience. Shares are currently undervalued; it's a good time to start a position with a plan to average down during potential market volatility.

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How to Play Ulta Beauty Stock After a 17% Drop in Three Months
ULTA
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

ULTA's stock slump reflects category softness and rising costs, but its push in skincare, loyalty and digital may help spark a long-term recovery.

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Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) J.P. Morgan's 11th Annual Retail Round Up Conference (Transcript)
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Published: April 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA ) J.P. Morgan's 11th Annual Retail Round Up Conference April 3, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kecia Steelman - Chief Executive Officer Paula Oyibo - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Christopher Horvers Great.

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Ulta Beauty's Q1 Comp Momentum Turns This Analyst Bullish, Plus 'Tariff Risk Is Low'
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Published: April 01, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

While the prestige and mass beauty industry segments in 2024 have rebounded, growth 7% and 3%, respectively, Ulta Beauty Inc ULTA is gaining back market share, according to Goldman Sachs.

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Ulta Beauty's Strong Q4 Earnings Spark Relief Rally But Analysts Stay Cautious
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Published: March 14, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Cosmetics major Ulta Beauty Inc ULTA reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter FY24 earnings. The following are the comments from various analysts on the same.

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Why Ulta Beauty Stock Popped Today
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Published: March 14, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty (ULTA 11.83%) popped on Friday after the company reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. As of 11:45 a.m.

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Cramer's Mad Dash: Ulta Beauty
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Published: March 14, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Jim Cramer breaks down why he's keeping an eye on shares of Ulta Beauty.

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Nasdaq Surges 1.5%; Ulta Beauty Posts Upbeat Results
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Published: March 14, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 1.5% on Friday.

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Ulta Beauty Q4 earnings beat but 2025 guidance falls short amid competitive pressures
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Published: March 14, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) shares gained more than 8% premarket as the beauty retailer reported stronger-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter. Earnings per share of $8.46 beat the consensus of $7.14, while revenue of $3.49 billion was ahead of estimates of $3.47 billion.

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ULTA Outlook Crucial in Market with "No Faith" in Turnaround
ULTA
Published: March 13, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

Caroline Woods notes positives in Ulta Beauty's (ULTA) earnings but says now is the time to double down on guidance. The latest downside action in Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) are warnings signs for retail's woes.

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Don't Miss Ulta Beauty's Quarterly Results This Week
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Published: March 11, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Shares of Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) are down 3.3% at $342.97 at last check, as investors brace for the company's fourth-quarter earnings report, set for release after the close on Thursday, March 13.

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Warren Buffett Dumped This Stock Last Quarter. Should You Buy It Ahead of Earnings Thursday?
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Published: March 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Warren Buffett is rightly called the greatest living investor.

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Ulta Beauty Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: Here's What You Should Know
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Published: March 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ULTA's fourth-quarter earnings are likely to have been impacted by shifting consumer spending trends, rising costs and increased promotions.

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February's Top 3 Stock Upgrades: What Investors Need to Know
DASH, LULU, ULTA
Published: February 25, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

At the end of February, Lululemon NASDAQ: LULU, DoorDash NASDAQ: DASH, and Ulta Beauty NASDAQ: ULTA were among the Most Upgraded Stocks tracked by MarketBeat. Investors should pay attention to this because the sentiment trends drive these markets and lead them to fresh highs likely set early this year.

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Warren Buffet bought booze, pizza and pool stocks in the fourth quarter, while ditching Ulta Beauty
ULTA, BRK-A, BRK-B, DPZ, POOL, STZ, STZ-B
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway revealed that it had snapped up more than 5.6 million shares of Constellation Brands, known for beers like Corona and Modelo.

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Where Will Ulta Stock Be in 1 Year?
ULTA
Published: February 13, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

It's been an awful year for Ulta Beauty (ULTA -0.38%). The cosmetics and fragrances retailer is struggling through the inflationary environment, which is eroding its margins.

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About Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)

  • IPO Date 2007-10-25
  • Website https://www.ulta.com
  • Industry Specialty Retail
  • CEO Ms. Kecia L. Steelman
  • Employees 20000

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.