Ulta Beauty (ULTA) News Today

Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) saw its stock increase amid multiple positive catalysts, including bullish analyst ratings and a major U.K. expansion via the acquisition of Space NK. Offsetting these gains was a minor retail theft incident that briefly hit headlines.

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its “Outperform” rating on ULTA and set a $520 price target, implying roughly 9% upside. Ulta Beauty's (ULTA) Outperform Rating Reiterated at Telsey Advisory Group
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan’s Christopher Horvers maintained a Buy rating on ULTA, calling the Space NK deal a catalyst for international growth. Ulta Beauty’s Strategic Acquisition of Space NK: A Catalyst for International Growth and Enhanced Market Performance
• Positive Sentiment: Ulta Beauty completed its entry into the U.K. market by acquiring Space NK from Manzanita Capital in a deal valued at over £300 million. Ulta Beauty Announces Acquisition of Leading British Beauty Retailer Space NK from Manzanita Capital
• Neutral Sentiment: Ulta was featured as one of three undervalued stocks in a broader rotation into value names as growth shares cool off. Smart Investors Are Watching These 3 Undervalued Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: The company added new in-store offerings—Belif skincare with NFL star Cooper DeJean and The Inkey List products—to attract foot traffic. Belif Skincare and NFL Star Cooper DeJean Bring Game-Day Glow to Ulta Beauty The Inkey List hits Ulta Beauty shelves
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest remained effectively zero as of July 10, indicating minimal bearish positioning against the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: A retail theft incident involving approximately $1,000 worth of beauty products was reported, though the financial impact is negligible. Two men wanted for stealing $1k worth of beauty products from Ulta Beauty