Most-Upgraded Stocks Positive News Sentiment NASDAQ:ULTA Ulta Beauty - ULTA Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Ulta Beauty, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $520.76 -0.07 (-0.01%) (As of 02/3/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$516.02▼$521.9850-Day Range$439.20▼$523.5952-Week Range$330.80▼$528.64Volume337,119 shsAverage Volume468,223 shsMarket Capitalization$26.50 billionP/E Ratio22.89Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$514.95 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Ulta Beauty MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.70 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.1% Downside$514.95 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.50Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth5.77%From $22.87 to $24.19 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.08 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector100th out of 212 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry6th out of 14 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUlta Beauty has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $514.95, Ulta Beauty has a forecasted downside of 1.1% from its current price of $520.76.Amount of Analyst CoverageUlta Beauty has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.16% 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 21.21%, 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 3.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUlta Beauty has a news sentiment score of 1.50. 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 0.45 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Ulta Beauty this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.Search Interest34 people have searched for ULTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 48% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows24 people have added Ulta Beauty to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 26% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ulta Beauty insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.00% of the stock of Ulta Beauty is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.47% of the stock of Ulta Beauty is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ulta Beauty are expected to grow by 5.77% in the coming year, from $22.87 to $24.19 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 22.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.51.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 22.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 29.31.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUlta Beauty has a PEG Ratio of 1.57. 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 18.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) StockUlta Beauty, Inc. engages in the retail of beauty products. The company has one reportable segment, which includes retail stores, salon services, and e-commerce. Its products include makeup, skin care, tools and brushes, fragrance, and bath and body. Ulta was founded on January 9, 1990, and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL.Read More 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 ULTA Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Upgraded to "Buy" at StockNews.comFebruary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBuy Ulta Beauty Stock. 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February 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty Is a Winner in Good Times And BadFebruary 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comARHS or ULTA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?January 31, 2023 | msn.comAriana Grande Will Reportedly Acquire Her Beauty Brand For $15 MillionJanuary 31, 2023 | marketwatch.comUlta Beauty Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms marketJanuary 30, 2023 | seekingalpha.comUlta Beauty: Paying Up For QualityFebruary 5, 2023 | Tradewins (Ad)Know Your Profit Potential BEFORE You Trade!I’m Chuck Hughes, ten-time trading champion and author of the coveted e-book, “Options Trading Made Easy”, the strategy guide that will teach you to calculate your trade’s profit potential before you risk any capital. Click here for a free copy now! January 27, 2023 | msn.comIn a Bid for Gen Z Shoppers, Ulta Beauty Launches Dior BeautyJanuary 27, 2023 | msn.comFlora & Noor Marks The First Halal-Certified Skincare Brand To Be Sold At Ulta. Here's Why That MattersJanuary 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.comUlta Beauty: Premium Company At A Good PriceJanuary 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:ULTA)January 25, 2023 | marketwatch.comUlta Beauty Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsJanuary 25, 2023 | msn.comFlora & Noor Is Making Halal-Certified Beauty Products More Easily Accessible, and It Just Launched at UltaJanuary 24, 2023 | marketwatch.comUlta Beauty Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading dayJanuary 18, 2023 | msn.comPolice searching for shoplifters who allegedly stole over $4,800 from Lexington Ulta BeautyJanuary 18, 2023 | msn.comLexington police searching for Ulta Beauty shopliftersJanuary 17, 2023 | msn.comUlta Beauty Names Michelle Crossan-Matos Chief Marketing OfficerJanuary 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty Hires New Marketing ChiefJanuary 17, 2023 | msn.com$1K In Ulta Beauty Merchandise Stolen, Middletown Police Seek 3 WomenJanuary 14, 2023 | thestreet.comUlta Beauty Inc. NewsJanuary 14, 2023 | msn.comUlta Beauty in Tradition hit again, robbers targeting expensive fragrancesJanuary 13, 2023 | msn.comAnother One Bites the Dust: Celebrity Beauty Megabrand Goes UnderJanuary 12, 2023 | msn.comPhotos of men allegedly stealing $5K in beauty store items releasedJanuary 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Ulta Beauty (ULTA) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?January 10, 2023 | msn.comFlora & Noor is the First Halal Certified Brand to Launch at Ulta BeautySee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 ULTA Company Calendar Last Earnings12/01/2022Today2/05/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)3/09/2023Fiscal Year End1/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustrySpecialty Stores SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:ULTA CUSIP90384S30 CIK1403568 Webwww.ulta.com Phone(630) 410-4800FaxN/AEmployees40,500Year Founded1990Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$514.95 High Stock Price Forecast$607.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$385.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-1.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.70 Research Coverage20 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$22.75 Trailing P/E Ratio22.89 Forward P/E Ratio22.77 P/E Growth1.57Net Income$985.84 million Net Margins12.26% Pretax Margin16.13% Return on Equity68.33% Return on Assets23.76% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.62 Quick Ratio0.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.63 billion Price / Sales3.07 Cash Flow$23.18 per share Price / Cash Flow22.47 Book Value$28.37 per share Price / Book18.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares50,880,000Free Float49,863,000Market Cap$26.50 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.32 Social Links Key ExecutivesDave KimbellPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorKecia SteelmanChief Operating OfficerScott M. SetterstenChief Financial Officer & TreasurerMani SuriChief Information OfficerJodi Jodi CaroSecretary, Chief Risk & Compliance OfficerKey CompetitorsJD.comNASDAQ:JDYum ChinaNYSE:YUMCeBayNASDAQ:EBAYTractor SupplyNASDAQ:TSCOFastenalNASDAQ:FASTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsEssex Investment Management Co. LLCSold 64 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.011%Securian Asset Management Inc.Sold 41 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.009%W.G. Shaheen & Associates DBA Whitney & CoSold 40 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.002%Larson Financial Group LLCBought 60 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.001%Ellevest Inc.Sold 20 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ULTA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ulta Beauty stock right now? 20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ulta Beauty in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" ULTA shares. View ULTA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ulta Beauty's stock price forecast for 2023? 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Ulta Beauty's shares. Their ULTA share price forecasts range from $385.00 to $607.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $514.95 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.1%. View analysts price targets for ULTA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ULTA shares performed in 2023? Ulta Beauty's stock was trading at $469.07 at the start of the year. Since then, ULTA shares have increased by 11.0% and is now trading at $520.76. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Ulta Beauty? Ulta Beauty saw a increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,600,000 shares, an increase of 21.2% from the December 31st total of 1,320,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 662,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.4 days. Approximately 3.2% of the company's shares are short sold. View Ulta Beauty's Short Interest. When is Ulta Beauty's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 9th 2023. View our ULTA earnings forecast. How were Ulta Beauty's earnings last quarter? Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December, 1st. The specialty retailer reported $5.34 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.09 by $1.25. The specialty retailer earned $2.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.21 billion. Ulta Beauty had a net margin of 12.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 68.33%. Ulta Beauty's quarterly revenue was up 17.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.94 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. What guidance has Ulta Beauty issued on next quarter's earnings? Ulta Beauty updated its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Saturday, December, 31st. The company provided EPS guidance of $22.60-$22.90 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $21.40. The company issued revenue guidance of $9.95 billion-$10.00 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $9.77 billion. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Ulta Beauty own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ulta Beauty investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), Salesforce (CRM), PayPal (PYPL), Boeing (BA) and Visa (V). What is Ulta Beauty's stock symbol? Ulta Beauty trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ULTA." Who are Ulta Beauty's major shareholders? Ulta Beauty's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.54%), Congress Asset Management Co. MA (0.50%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.31%), DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale (0.31%), Stephens Investment Management Group LLC (0.25%) and AMI Asset Management Corp (0.20%). Insiders that own company stock include Anita Jane Ryan, Catherine Ann Halligan, Charles Heilbronn, George R Mrkonic Jr, George R Mrkonic, Jr, Jeffrey J Childs, Jodi J Caro, Kecia Steelman, Lorna Nagler, Mary N Dillon, Michael R Macdonald, Robert F Diromualdo, Sally E Blount and Scott M Settersten. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Ulta Beauty's stock price today? One share of ULTA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $520.76. How much money does Ulta Beauty make? Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) has a market capitalization of $26.50 billion and generates $8.63 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $985.84 million in net income (profit) each year or $22.75 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Ulta Beauty have? The company employs 40,500 workers across the globe. Does Ulta Beauty have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Ulta Beauty: GlamST, QM Scientific, Ulta Beauty Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty Credit Services Corporation, Ulta Inc., and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance.Read More How can I contact Ulta Beauty? Ulta Beauty's mailing address is 1000 REMINGTON BLVD SUITE 120, BOLINGBROOK IL, 60440. The official website for the company is www.ulta.com. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (630) 410-4800 or via email at investorrelations@ulta.com. 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