NASDAQ:ULTA Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $378.34 +5.26 (+1.41%) (As of 09/13/2024 08:54 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$375.00▼$382.8450-Day Range$320.55▼$412.9452-Week Range$318.17▼$574.76Volume762,400 shsAverage Volume934,392 shsMarket Capitalization$18.05 billionP/E Ratio14.76Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$425.29 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Ulta Beauty alerts: Email Address Ulta Beauty MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.46 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.4% Upside$425.29 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.87% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.08Based on 49 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$291,650 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.40%From $23.21 to $25.16 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.42 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector42nd out of 197 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry3rd out of 13 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUlta Beauty has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.46, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageUlta Beauty has been the subject of 20 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Ulta Beauty's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.87% of the float of Ulta Beauty has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUlta Beauty has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ulta Beauty has recently increased by 39.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldUlta Beauty does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthUlta Beauty does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreUlta Beauty has received a -12.14% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Ulta in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Haircare products", "Perfumes", "Makeup products", and "Body lotion" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ulta Beauty is -1.83. Previous Next 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUlta Beauty has a news sentiment score of 1.08. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 49 news articles for Ulta Beauty this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.Search Interest181 people have searched for ULTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 15% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows42 people have added Ulta Beauty to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 56% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ulta Beauty insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $291,650.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.39% of the stock of Ulta Beauty is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.39% of the stock of Ulta Beauty is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Ulta Beauty's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ulta Beauty are expected to grow by 8.40% in the coming year, from $23.21 to $25.16 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 14.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 111.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 14.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 21.41.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUlta Beauty has a PEG Ratio of 2.13. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUlta Beauty has a P/B Ratio of 7.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Ulta Beauty's valuation and earnings. 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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.Read More ULTA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ULTA Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comHow to See Stocks the Way Warren Buffett Sees Stocks (ULTA)Investing like Warren Buffett has been simplified into a step by step analysis for retail investors to emulate and attempt to match his annual performanceSeptember 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comUlta's Stock Dip: Analysts Say Seize This Buying OpportunityUlta Beauty had a tough time in Q2 but is in strong financial shape, ready to bounce back. 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Cut by Zacks Research (NASDAQ:ULTA)September 13 at 6:40 PM | msn.comCheap Valuations Prompt Investors Like Warren Buffett to Buy Beauty Stocks Despite Concerns Over Industry ProspectsSeptember 13 at 6:40 PM | benzinga.comPeering Into Ulta Beauty's Recent Short InterestSeptember 13 at 6:40 PM | msn.comKKM Financial CEO on Chubb, Occidental, Ulta Beauty, Apple, and Berkshire HathawaySeptember 13 at 3:30 AM | fool.com2 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational WealthSeptember 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLoop Capital Markets Remains a Buy on Ulta Beauty (ULTA)See More Headlines Receive ULTA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ulta Beauty and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/29/2024Today9/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)12/05/2024Fiscal Year End1/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustrySpecialty Stores Current SymbolNASDAQ:ULTA CUSIP90384S30 CIK1403568 Webwww.ulta.com Phone(630) 410-4800FaxN/AEmployees56,000Year Founded1990Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$425.29 High Stock Price Target$545.00 Low Stock Price Target$300.00 Potential Upside/Downside+12.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.46 Research Coverage24 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$25.64 Trailing P/E Ratio14.76 Forward P/E Ratio16.30 P/E Growth2.13Net Income$1.29 billion Net Margins10.68% Pretax Margin14.06% Return on Equity54.02% Return on Assets21.34% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.76 Quick Ratio0.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$11.21 billion Price / Sales1.59 Cash Flow$32.06 per share Price / Cash Flow11.80 Book Value$49.84 per share Price / Book7.59Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares47,120,000Free Float47,530,000Market Cap$17.83 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.31 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? 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Rawlins CFAVice President of Investor RelationsEileen ZiesemerVice President of Public RelationsMs. Michelle CrossanChief Marketing OfficerMs. Monica ArnaudoChief Merchandising OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMatch GroupNASDAQ:MTCHTractor SupplyNASDAQ:TSCODICK'S Sporting GoodsNYSE:DKSFive BelowNASDAQ:FIVESignet JewelersNYSE:SIGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNewbridge Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 60 shares on 9/11/2024Ownership: 0.002%Sanctuary Advisors LLCBought 3,691 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.008%Pensioenfonds Rail & OVSold 1,026 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.139%Brown Financial AdvisorsBought 695 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. ILBought 341 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ulta Beauty Stock? ULTA Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ulta Beauty, Inc.: Ulta Beauty's stock has a 12-month low of $318.17 and a 12-month high of $574.76, indicating potential for price appreciation. The company's return on equity is 58.06%, showcasing strong profitability and efficient use of shareholder funds. Ulta Beauty's quarterly revenue was up 3.5% on a year-over-year basis, demonstrating growth in the business. The stock has a PE ratio of 14.60, suggesting it may be undervalued compared to its earnings potential. Insider transactions show confidence in the company, with insiders purchasing shares at recent prices. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ulta Beauty, Inc. for these reasons: Ulta Beauty's stock has a beta of 1.37, indicating higher volatility compared to the market average, which may pose risks for investors. Analyst ratings have been mixed, with some reducing price targets, suggesting uncertainty in the stock's future performance. The company's 50-day moving average is $374.12, below the current stock price, indicating a potential short-term downtrend. Ulta Beauty's PEG ratio of 1.75 may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its future growth prospects. Recent insider selling activities could signal concerns among company insiders about future performance. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ulta Beauty pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ULTA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ULTA shares performed this year? Ulta Beauty's stock was trading at $489.99 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ULTA shares have decreased by 22.8% and is now trading at $378.34. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ulta Beauty's earnings last quarter? Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 29th. The specialty retailer reported $5.30 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.47 by $0.17. The firm's revenue was up .9% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. How will Ulta Beauty's stock buyback program work? Ulta Beauty's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program on Thursday, March 14th 2024, which allows the company to buy back $2,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 7.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued. Does Ulta Beauty have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Ulta Beauty: GlamST, QM Scientific, Ulta Beauty Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty Credit Services Corporation, Ulta Inc., and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance. Who are Ulta Beauty's major shareholders? Ulta Beauty's top institutional investors include TD Asset Management Inc (1.30%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.89%), Epoch Investment Partners Inc. (0.75%) and Hsbc Holdings PLC (0.71%). Insiders that own company stock include Scott M Settersten, Kecia Steelman, Jodi J Caro, Lorna Nagler, Anita Jane Ryan, Catherine Ann Halligan, Mike C Smith, Jeffrey J Childs and Mary N Dillon. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Ulta Beauty? Shares of ULTA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Ulta Beauty own? 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