Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates as a beauty retailer in the United States. The company's stores offer cosmetics, fragrances, haircare and skincare products, bath and body products, and salon styling tools; salon services, including hair, skin, and brow services; and others, including nail products and accessories. It provides private label products, such as the Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products. As of August 4, 2018, the company operated 1,124 retail stores across 49 states and the District of Columbia. It also distributes its products through its Website, ulta.com, which includes a collection of tips, tutorials, and social content. 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 founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustrySpecialty Stores
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Current SymbolNASDAQ:ULTA
Previous Symbol
CUSIP90384S30
Phone630-410-4800
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio2.41
Quick Ratio0.80
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio38.37
Forward P/E Ratio28.86
P/E Growth1.55
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$5.88 billion
Price / Sales3.18
Cash Flow$12.6008 per share
Price / Cash24.85
Book Value$29.09 per share
Price / Book10.76
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.16
Net Income$555.23 million
Net Margins9.91%
Return on Equity33.29%
Return on Assets19.64%
Miscellaneous
Employees34,700
Outstanding Shares59,770,000
Market Cap$18.47 billion
OptionableOptionable
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ulta Beauty's stock symbol?
Ulta Beauty trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ULTA."
How will Ulta Beauty's stock buyback program work?
Ulta Beauty announced that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Friday, March 16th 2018, which allows the company to buyback $625,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Ulta Beauty's earnings last quarter?
Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 30th. The specialty retailer reported $2.46 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.41 by $0.05. The specialty retailer had revenue of $1.49 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.49 billion. Ulta Beauty had a net margin of 9.91% and a return on equity of 33.29%. View Ulta Beauty's Earnings History.
When is Ulta Beauty's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Ulta Beauty's earnings call?
Ulta Beauty will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, December 6th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What guidance has Ulta Beauty issued on next quarter's earnings?
Ulta Beauty issued an update on its third quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 30th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.11-2.16 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.31. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.550-1.563 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.55 billion.
What price target have analysts set for ULTA?
25 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Ulta Beauty's shares. Their forecasts range from $205.00 to $336.00. On average, they expect Ulta Beauty's share price to reach $282.6087 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 9.7%. View Analyst Price Targets for Ulta Beauty.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ulta Beauty?
25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ulta Beauty in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Ulta Beauty.
Has Ulta Beauty been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about ULTA stock have trended somewhat negative recently, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Ulta Beauty earned a media sentiment score of -2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Ulta Beauty's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ulta Beauty include JD.Com (JD), IAC/InterActiveCorp (IAC), AmeriGas Partners (APU), Sally Beauty (SBH), 1-800-Flowers.Com (FLWS), Star Group (SGU), Titan Machinery (TITN), Jumei International (JMEI), Kirkland's (KIRK), Secoo (SECO), SpendSmart Networks (SSPC) and Hollywood Media (HOLL).
Who are Ulta Beauty's key executives?
Ulta Beauty's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Mary N. Dillon, CEO & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Scott M. Settersten, CFO, Treasurer & Assistant Sec. (Age 58)
- Ms. Jodi J. Caro, Gen. Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corp. Sec. (Age 52)
- Mr. David C. Kimbell, Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Jeffrey J. Childs, Chief HR Officer (Age 61)
Who are Ulta Beauty's major shareholders?
Ulta Beauty's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.75%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (4.50%), FMR LLC (2.15%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.42%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.17%) and NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V. (1.05%). Company insiders that own Ulta Beauty stock include Catherine Ann Halligan, Charles Heilbronn, Charles J Philippin, David C Kimbell, Dennis K Eck, Jeffrey J Childs, Lorna Nagler, Mary Dillon, Mary N Dillon, Michael R Macdonald, Robert F Diromualdo, Scott M Settersten and Vanessa Ames Wittman. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Ulta Beauty.
Which institutional investors are selling Ulta Beauty stock?
ULTA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Sustainable Growth Advisers LP, Steadfast Capital Management LP, Prudential Financial Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, Jennison Associates LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Panagora Asset Management Inc. and Westwood Management Corp IL. Company insiders that have sold Ulta Beauty company stock in the last year include Catherine Ann Halligan, Charles J Philippin, Dennis K Eck, Jeffrey J Childs, Lorna Nagler, Mary N Dillon, Scott M Settersten and Vanessa Ames Wittman. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ulta Beauty.
Which institutional investors are buying Ulta Beauty stock?
ULTA stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Alliancebernstein L.P., Franklin Resources Inc., Retirement Systems of Alabama, Factory Mutual Insurance Co., Alecta Pensionsforsakring Omsesidigt and Great West Life Assurance Co. Can. Company insiders that have bought Ulta Beauty stock in the last two years include Charles Heilbronn and Michael R Macdonald. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ulta Beauty.
How do I buy shares of Ulta Beauty?
Shares of ULTA can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Ulta Beauty's stock price today?
One share of ULTA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $313.13.
How big of a company is Ulta Beauty?
Ulta Beauty has a market capitalization of $18.47 billion and generates $5.88 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $555.23 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.16 on an earnings per share basis. Ulta Beauty employs 34,700 workers across the globe.
What is Ulta Beauty's official website?
How can I contact Ulta Beauty?
Ulta Beauty's mailing address is 1000 REMINGTON BLVD SUITE 120, BOLINGBROOK IL, 60440. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 630-410-4800 or via email at [email protected]
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