Most-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNASDAQ:ULTA Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $369.46 +6.16 (+1.70%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$363.00▼$372.3550-Day Range$363.30▼$412.9452-Week Range$362.49▼$574.76Volume1.02 million shsAverage Volume814,218 shsMarket Capitalization$17.63 billionP/E Ratio14.41Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$497.61 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 RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside34.7% Upside$497.61 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.35% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.84Based on 35 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$291,650 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.83%From $25.67 to $28.45 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.4.79 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector18th out of 201 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry2nd out of 14 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUlta Beauty has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 12 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageUlta Beauty has been the subject of 16 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 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.35% 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 2.4, 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 10.11%, 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 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUlta Beauty has a news sentiment score of 0.84. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 35 news articles for Ulta Beauty this week, compared to 20 articles on an average week.Search Interest140 people have searched for ULTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 69% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 11 people have added Ulta Beauty to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -31% 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 10.83% in the coming year, from $25.67 to $28.45 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 14.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 14.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.23.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUlta Beauty has a PEG Ratio of 1.71. 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 7.87. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsJ.P. Morgan’s DIRE WarningWhen the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."Click here to see why Wall Street is in PANIC mode >>> About Ulta Beauty Stock (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.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 HeadlinesJuly 25 at 10:10 AM | marketbeat.comBeauty Retailer Stock Brings Early Christmas for Value InvestorsShares of Ulta have become a value investor target lately, with solid financials and fundamentals to back the future of the stock, Wall Street analysts boostJuly 4, 2024 | insidertrades.comUlta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) Director Catherine Ann Halligan Sells 100 SharesJuly 27, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Nvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.June 28, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) Insider Sells 650 Shares of StockJune 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comTarget Stock: Shopify Partnership and Investments Signal Growth (ULTA)Target and Shopify are partnering to bring the benefits of scaling online, and Wall Street analysts give investors a gauge as to where this partnership could goJuly 26 at 3:52 PM | msn.comMust Read: Ulta Beauty Collection Relaunches, No One Will Sponsor a NYFW BusJuly 26 at 3:52 PM | seekingalpha.comUlta Beauty: Blushing At Buying On 52-Week LowsJuly 26 at 5:18 AM | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Price Target Cut to $325.00July 27, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Nvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.July 26 at 1:08 AM | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Hits New 1-Year Low on Analyst DowngradeJuly 25 at 7:47 PM | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Ulta Beauty: Positive FY24 Outlook and Growth StrategiesJuly 25 at 7:47 PM | msn.comPiper Sandler Downgrades Ulta Beauty (ULTA)July 25 at 7:47 PM | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty shares fall after downgradeJuly 25 at 6:28 AM | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Lowered to "Neutral" at Piper SandlerJuly 24 at 1:15 PM | markets.businessinsider.comNeutral Rating for Ulta Beauty Amid Increased Competition and Market PressuresJuly 24 at 1:15 PM | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Issues Sell Rating for Ulta Beauty Amid Intensifying Challenges and Downward Financial ProjectionsJuly 24 at 1:15 PM | finance.yahoo.comLolaVie Expands Retail Presence with Launch in Ulta Beauty at Target NationwideJuly 24 at 1:15 PM | msn.comUlta downgraded as competition heats up and promos weigh on marginsSee 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 Earnings5/30/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/29/2024Fiscal 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$497.61 High Stock Price Target$690.00 Low Stock Price Target$325.00 Potential Upside/Downside+34.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage23 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$25.64 Trailing P/E Ratio14.41 Forward P/E Ratio14.39 P/E Growth1.71Net Income$1.29 billion Net Margins11.13% Pretax Margin14.64% Return on Equity58.06% Return on Assets22.67% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.76 Quick Ratio0.54 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$11.21 billion Price / Sales1.57 Cash Flow$31.60 per share Price / Cash Flow11.69 Book Value$46.94 per share Price / Book7.87Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares47,720,000Free Float47,530,000Market Cap$17.63 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.37 Social Links Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David C. Kimbell (Age 57)CEO & Director Comp: $3.82MMs. Kecia L. Steelman (Age 53)President & COO Comp: $2.33MMs. Jodi J. Caro (Age 58)General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Chief Privacy Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.13MMs. Anita J. Ryan (Age 60)Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $966.4kMs. Paula OyiboChief Financial Officer & TreasurerMr. Mike MarescaChief Technology & Information OfficerMs. Kiley F. 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 & InstitutionsBailard Inc.Sold 262 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.009%Groesbeck Investment Management Corp NJBought 275 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.003%Alta Capital Management LLCSold 73 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Jessup Wealth Management IncBought 204 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Access Investment Management LLCBought 355 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 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 price is currently trading at a lower level, potentially presenting a buying opportunity for investors looking for value stocks. Ulta Beauty has a strong return on equity of 58.06%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds to generate profits. The company has initiated a share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its own stock and potentially boosting shareholder value. Ulta Beauty's revenue has shown a 3.5% increase year-over-year, demonstrating growth in its core business operations. Analysts have set a consensus price target of $507.30 for Ulta Beauty, suggesting potential upside for investors based on market expectations. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ulta Beauty, Inc. for these reasons: Ulta Beauty's stock has experienced a decline in trading, indicating potential market concerns or lack of investor confidence. Several equity analysts have downgraded Ulta Beauty's stock ratings, which could impact investor sentiment and stock performance. The company's revenue growth rate of 3.5% may be considered modest compared to other high-growth companies in the market. Ulta Beauty's PE ratio of 14.99 and PEG ratio of 1.68 may suggest that the stock is not undervalued, potentially limiting short-term gains for investors. The stock's 12-month high of $574.76 and 12-month low of $368.02 indicate volatility in the stock price, which could pose risks for investors. 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 Sunday, July 7, 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 2024. Since then, ULTA stock has decreased by 24.6% and is now trading at $369.46. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ulta Beauty's earnings last quarter? Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 30th. The specialty retailer reported $6.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.19 by $0.28. Ulta Beauty's quarterly revenue was up 3.5% 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 initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, March 14th 2024, which permits the company to buy back $2,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 7.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued. What is Mary Dillon's approval rating as Ulta Beauty's CEO? 2,453 employees have rated Ulta Beauty Chief Executive Officer Mary Dillon on Glassdoor.com. Mary Dillon has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees. 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? Top institutional shareholders of Ulta Beauty include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.65%), Swedbank AB (0.50%), TCW Group Inc. (0.33%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.23%). 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, Michael R Macdonald, 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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