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S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a tech-led retreat on Wall Street
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a tech-led retreat on Wall Street
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a tech-led retreat on Wall Street
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$715.19
-0.1%
$730.83
$476.75
$787.08
$317.54B0.771.68 million shs1.38 million shs
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
$344.86
+1.7%
$424.95
$326.93
$516.39
$42.71B1.33.21 million shs2.15 million shs
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
$424.55
+0.1%
$515.89
$368.02
$574.76
$20.47B1.31.06 million shs947,381 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
-0.11%-1.02%-2.24%+4.06%+43.93%
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
+1.73%-1.54%-24.96%-27.77%-7.42%
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
+0.09%-5.85%-20.25%-10.72%-21.60%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
4.5178 of 5 stars
2.45.03.31.43.12.51.9
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
4.7143 of 5 stars
4.33.00.01.73.13.31.9
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
4.883 of 5 stars
4.45.00.01.82.82.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
2.75
Moderate Buy$691.28-3.34% Downside
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
2.69
Moderate Buy$485.3940.75% Upside
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
2.74
Moderate Buy$570.7034.42% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ULTA, COST, and LULU Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/18/2024
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
TD Cowen
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$580.00 ➝ $520.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Loop Capital
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$830.00 ➝ $820.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
DA Davidson
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$680.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$795.00 ➝ $805.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Roth Mkm
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$601.00 ➝ $650.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00
4/10/2024
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
HSBC
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Lower Price Target$500.00 ➝ $405.00
4/10/2024
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
Jefferies Financial Group
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$610.00 ➝ $585.00
4/9/2024
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$525.00 ➝ $470.00
4/9/2024
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$665.00 ➝ $595.00
4/8/2024
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
Loop Capital
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$540.00
(Data available from 4/18/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$242.29B1.31$19.40 per share36.87$46.81 per share15.28
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
$9.62B4.52$16.13 per share21.38$33.53 per share10.29
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
$11.21B1.83$31.64 per share13.42$46.94 per share9.04

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$6.29B$15.2946.7841.204.772.73%28.80%9.98%5/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
$1.55B$12.2128.2421.831.2016.11%44.41%26.30%6/6/2024 (Estimated)
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
$1.29B$26.0516.3014.431.7511.52%61.64%23.55%5/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest ULTA, COST, and LULU Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/30/2024N/A
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$3.70N/A-$3.70N/AN/AN/A  
3/21/2024Q4 23
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
$5.00$5.29+$0.29$5.29$3.19 billion$3.21 billion      
3/14/2024Q4 2024
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
$7.49$8.08+$0.59$8.08$3.53 billion$3.55 billion    
3/7/2024Q2 24
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$3.62$3.71+$0.09$3.50$59.11 billion$58.44 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$4.080.57%+12.92%26.68%20 Years
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest ULTA, COST, and LULU Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/10/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
quarterly$1.160.64%4/25/20244/26/20245/10/2024
1/18/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
quarterly$1.020.59%2/1/20242/2/20242/16/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
0.28
0.93
0.43
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
N/A
2.49
1.68
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
N/A
1.71
0.66

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
68.48%
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
85.20%
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
90.39%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
0.18%
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
0.54%
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
0.34%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
316,000443.50 million442.71 millionOptionable
Lululemon Athletica Inc. stock logo
LULU
Lululemon Athletica
38,000126.01 million125.33 millionOptionable
Ulta Beauty, Inc. stock logo
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
56,00048.27 million48.11 millionOptionable

ULTA, COST, and LULU Headlines

SourceHeadline
Bullfrog Spa and Ulta Beauty opening stores at Outlets Park City later this yearBullfrog Spa and Ulta Beauty opening stores at Outlets Park City later this year
parkrecord.com - April 17 at 7:50 PM
LASD warns of ‘brazen’ beauty supply thefts after arrest at Lakewood Center MallLASD warns of ‘brazen’ beauty supply thefts after arrest at Lakewood Center Mall
lbpost.com - April 17 at 2:50 PM
Im a Former Ulta Employee, and These Are the 12 Best Deals From the Massive Spring Haul Sale Up to 50% OffI'm a Former Ulta Employee, and These Are the 12 Best Deals From the Massive Spring Haul Sale Up to 50% Off
msn.com - April 17 at 8:29 AM
7 Buyback Kings to Buy as Corporate Cash Floods the Market7 Buyback Kings to Buy as Corporate Cash Floods the Market
investorplace.com - April 16 at 1:33 PM
4 Stocks to Watch From the Challenging Retail-Miscellaneous Industry4 Stocks to Watch From the Challenging Retail-Miscellaneous Industry
zacks.com - April 16 at 10:40 AM
First American Trust FSB Purchases 3,674 Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA)First American Trust FSB Purchases 3,674 Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 9:41 PM
Beauty bestellers are on sale right now at Ulta — Color Wow, La Roche-Posay, moreBeauty bestellers are on sale right now at Ulta — Color Wow, La Roche-Posay, more
msn.com - April 15 at 5:47 PM
Heres How Much $1000 Invested In Ulta Beauty 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayHere's How Much $1000 Invested In Ulta Beauty 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
benzinga.com - April 15 at 5:47 PM
Ulta Beautys (NASDAQ:ULTA) investors will be pleased with their notable 35% return over the last three yearsUlta Beauty's (NASDAQ:ULTA) investors will be pleased with their notable 35% return over the last three years
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 5:47 PM
Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. Buys 2,487 Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA)Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. Buys 2,487 Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA)
marketbeat.com - April 14 at 7:27 PM
Marshalls, Ulta Beauty, and Five Below future site progressing on improvementsMarshalls, Ulta Beauty, and Five Below future site progressing on improvements
thetelegraph.com - April 14 at 3:09 PM
WATCH: Serena Williams gives advice to young girls at Ulta Beauty in West Palm Beach, FLWATCH: Serena Williams gives advice to young girls at Ulta Beauty in West Palm Beach, FL
yahoo.com - April 13 at 1:58 PM
Waterford police investigating after items stolen from UltaWaterford police investigating after items stolen from Ulta
msn.com - April 13 at 1:58 PM
Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 3,693 Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA)Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 3,693 Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA)
marketbeat.com - April 13 at 6:40 AM
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Moves -1.25%: What You Should KnowUlta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Moves -1.25%: What You Should Know
finance.yahoo.com - April 13 at 12:51 AM
Police nab theft suspects who allegedly stole $8K in perfume from Ulta storePolice nab theft suspects who allegedly stole $8K in perfume from Ulta store
stardem.com - April 12 at 7:51 PM
Three arrests made in March beauty store burglaryThree arrests made in March beauty store burglary
smdp.com - April 12 at 7:51 PM
Jefferies Financial Group Trims Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Target Price to $585.00Jefferies Financial Group Trims Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Target Price to $585.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 5:18 AM
$100K Starter Kit: 3 Stocks to Become a Millionaire by 2034$100K Starter Kit: 3 Stocks to Become a Millionaire by 2034
investorplace.com - April 10 at 4:29 PM
3 Stocks Skyrocketing After Analyst Upgrades: Get In Before Its Too Late3 Stocks Skyrocketing After Analyst Upgrades: Get In Before It's Too Late
investorplace.com - April 10 at 3:53 PM
Analysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Ulta Beauty (ULTA), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)Analysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Ulta Beauty (ULTA), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)
markets.businessinsider.com - April 10 at 2:47 PM
Ulta Beauty Faces Headwinds From Slowing Trends, Notes AnalystUlta Beauty Faces Headwinds From Slowing Trends, Notes Analyst
markets.businessinsider.com - April 10 at 2:47 PM
Ulta Beauty supports BIPOC brands’ retail readiness through MUSE accelerator programUlta Beauty supports BIPOC brands’ retail readiness through MUSE accelerator program
drugstorenews.com - April 10 at 2:47 PM
Im a Makeup Expert and Found 6 Affordable Beauty Dupes at UltaI'm a Makeup Expert and Found 6 Affordable Beauty Dupes at Ulta
msn.com - April 10 at 2:47 PM

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Company Descriptions

Costco Wholesale logo

Costco Wholesale

NASDAQ:COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
Lululemon Athletica logo

Lululemon Athletica

NASDAQ:LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories under the lululemon brand for women and men. It offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for healthy lifestyle, such as yoga, running, training, and other activities. It also provides fitness-inspired accessories. The company sells its products through a chain of company-operated stores; outlets; interactive workout platform; yoga and fitness studios, university campus retailers, and other partners; license and supply arrangements; and temporary locations, as well as through mobile apps and lululemon.com e-commerce website. It has operations in the United States, Canada, Mainland China, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Macau, Thailand, the Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Lululemon Athletica Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Ulta Beauty logo

Ulta Beauty

NASDAQ:ULTA
Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates as a specialty beauty retailer in the United States. The company offers branded and private label beauty products, including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products, professional hair products, and salon styling tools through its Ulta Beauty stores, shop-in-shops, Ulta.com website, and its mobile applications. It also offers beauty services, including hair, makeup, brow, and skin services at its stores. 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.