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$6.72 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees34,700
Next Earnings Date5/30/2019 (Estimated)
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 of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Friday, March 16th 2018, which permits the company to buyback $625,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Ulta Beauty's earnings last quarter?
Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 14th. The specialty retailer reported $3.61 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $3.56 by $0.05. The specialty retailer had revenue of $2.12 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.11 billion. Ulta Beauty had a net margin of 9.80% and a return on equity of 36.09%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.75 earnings per share. View Ulta Beauty's Earnings History.
When is Ulta Beauty's next earnings date?
What guidance has Ulta Beauty issued on next quarter's earnings?
Ulta Beauty updated its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 14th. The company provided EPS guidance of 12.65-12.85 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $10.89. Ulta Beauty also updated its FY 2019 guidance to $12.65-12.85 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for ULTA?
21 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Ulta Beauty's stock. Their forecasts range from $235.00 to $380.00. On average, they expect Ulta Beauty's share price to reach $321.3158 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.3%. View Analyst Price Targets for Ulta Beauty.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ulta Beauty?
21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ulta Beauty in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 15 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 headlines about ULTA stock have trended negative on Tuesday, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Ulta Beauty earned a news impact score of -2.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate 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), Secoo (SECO), Kirkland's (KIRK), SpendSmart Networks (SSPC) and Hollywood Media (HOLL).
What other stocks do shareholders of Ulta Beauty own?
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 many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.59%), FMR LLC (3.31%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.41%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.37%), Two Sigma Advisers LP (1.32%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.12%). 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 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 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 Heilbronn, 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 bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Norges Bank, American Century Companies Inc., SPF Beheer BV, Castleark Management LLC, Westfield Capital Management Co. LP and Frontier Capital Management Co. 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 $342.90.
How big of a company is Ulta Beauty?
Ulta Beauty has a market capitalization of $20.34 billion and generates $6.72 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $658.56 million in net income (profit) each year or $10.85 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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