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 November 3, 2018, the company operated 1,163 retail stores across 50 states. 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
Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustrySpecialty Stores
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone630-410-4800
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$5.88 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees34,700
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 declared that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Friday, March 16th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $625,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign 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 earnings results on Thursday, December, 6th. The specialty retailer reported $2.18 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.16 by $0.02. The specialty retailer earned $1.56 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.56 billion. Ulta Beauty had a net margin of 9.99% and a return on equity of 33.75%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.69 EPS. 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, March 14th 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 fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, December, 6th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.50-3.55 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.62. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.085-2.103 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.12 billion.Ulta Beauty also updated its Q4 2018 guidance to $3.50-3.55 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for ULTA?
25 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Ulta Beauty's shares. Their predictions range from $205.00 to $340.00. On average, they anticipate Ulta Beauty's share price to reach $289.9130 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.4%. 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 6 hold ratings and 19 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 coverage about ULTA stock has been trending positive on Tuesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Ulta Beauty earned a news sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
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 58)
- Mr. Scott M. Settersten, CFO, Treasurer & Assistant Sec. (Age 59)
- Ms. Jodi J. Caro, Gen. Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corp. Sec. (Age 53)
- Mr. David C. Kimbell, Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Jeffrey J. Childs, Chief HR Officer (Age 62)
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. (6.59%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.41%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.37%), Two Sigma Advisers LP (1.32%), Northern Trust Corp (1.12%) and Jennison Associates LLC (0.81%). 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 major investors are selling Ulta Beauty stock?
ULTA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Montag & Caldwell LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Sustainable Growth Advisers LP, Alecta Pensionsforsakring Omsesidigt and Jennison Associates LLC. 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 major investors are buying Ulta Beauty stock?
ULTA stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Two Sigma Advisers LP, SPF Beheer BV, Castleark Management LLC, Westfield Capital Management Co. LP, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, First Manhattan Co., Owl Creek Asset Management L.P. and Geode Capital Management LLC. 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 $306.36.
How big of a company is Ulta Beauty?
Ulta Beauty has a market capitalization of $18.17 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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