Ulta Beauty, Inc.

ULTA • Specialty Retail

$564.12

▲ +7.01 (+1.26%)

Current price

EarningsLatest report: Aug 1, 2026

FAVORABLE PROFILEAttractiveConfidence: 70%

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.Methodology

Analysis thesis: Solid company profile with reasonable valuation support. The data suggests a balanced quality/value setup.

Market Cap

$24.55B

Growth

1.7%

Cash Flow

5/5

Trend

Stable

Evidence

Positive revenue growth · 14.9%Positive free cash flow · 23.82Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Manageable debt level · 0.78Healthy liquidity · 1.41

Financial data as of: Aug 1, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Aug 1, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast profile update: Aug 28, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$564.12

Change1.26%

Shares Out43.51M

Market Cap$24.55B

Enterprise Value$26.86B

52W Range443.60 - 714.97

Beta0.85

P/E20.29

P/S1.89

P/B9.28

P/FCF23.00

EV/Sales2.07

Price$564.12

Change1.26%

Shares Out43.51M

Market Cap$24.55B

Enterprise Value$26.86B

52W Range443.60 - 714.97

Beta0.85

P/E20.29

P/S1.89

P/B9.28

P/FCF23.00

EV/Sales2.07

EV/EBITDA15.87

EV/FCF25.17

Earnings Yield4.93%

FCF Yield4.35%

Dividend Yield0.00%

Gross Margin39.10%

Oper. Margin12.50%

Profit Margin9.31%

Debt/Eq0.78

Current Ratio1.41

Quick Ratio0.43

Revenue 5Y1.71%

Target$641.71

Target Upside13.75%

Target Median$640.00

Target Range550.00 - 731.00

Volume1.16M

Avg Volume716.12K

EPS Surprise0.85

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

out of 100

Business Quality

Margins, moat, returns

54/100

Financial Strength

Debt, cash, stability

66/100

Growth Potential

Revenue and expansion

91/100

Price Attractiveness

Cheap or expensive today

54/100

Why this score▼

Positive revenue growth · 14.9%Positive free cash flow · 23.82Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Manageable debt level · 0.78Healthy liquidity · 1.41

Analyst view

Analyst sentiment and price target

ULTA

Analyst sentiment

Based on 47 analyst votes · 2026-09-05

79/100

Bullish

Hold

Bearish

Price Target

2026-08-28

Low

$550.00

Mean

$649.14

Median

$647.50

High

$735.00

Company Overview

IPO: 10/25/2007

Industry: Specialty Retail

P/B i: 9.28

Debt / Equity i: 0.78

Operating Margin: 12.50%

Net Margin: 9.31%

ROE i: -

ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score13 / 20

Debt / Equity: 0.78

Current Ratio: 1.41

Quick Ratio: 0.43

Status: Good

Warnings

Weak quick ratio

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

MRKONIC GEORGE R JR

Transaction: 06/15/2026

SELL

Change

-383

Price

$475.84

Filing

06/16/2026

Type

SELL

Brok Martin

Transaction: 06/10/2026

BUY

Change

+404

Price

Not reported

Filing

06/11/2026

Type

BUY

GARCIA KELLY E

Transaction: 06/10/2026

BUY

Change

+404

Price

Not reported

Filing

06/11/2026

Type

BUY

Insider	Type	Change	Price	Transaction	Filing
MRKONIC GEORGE R JR	SELL	-383	$475.84	06/15/2026	06/16/2026
Brok Martin	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
GARCIA KELLY E	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
Halligan Catherine Ann	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
Landry Stephenie Lee	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
LITTLE PATRICIA A	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
MRKONIC GEORGE R JR	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
Nagler Lorna	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
Ruiz Gisel	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
Smith Mike C.	BUY	+404	Not reported	06/10/2026	06/11/2026
MRKONIC GEORGE R JR	SELL	-452	$539.29	04/07/2026	04/07/2026
Casares Rene G.	BUY	+1,263	Not reported	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
Casares Rene G.	BUY	+4,298	$522.71	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
DelOrefice Christopher	BUY	+4,219	Not reported	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
DelOrefice Christopher	BUY	+14,363	$522.71	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
Ryan Anita Jane	BUY	+4,912	$522.71	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
Ryan Anita Jane	BUY	+1,443	Not reported	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
Steelman Kecia	BUY	+10,889	Not reported	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
Steelman Kecia	BUY	+37,070	$522.71	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
Lialios Christopher	BUY	+757	$522.71	03/31/2026	04/02/2026

About the Company

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Ulta Beauty, Inc. functions as a prominent beauty product retailer throughout the United States. Its physical locations feature a broad assortment of goods, including cosmetics, perfumes, skincare, haircare items, bath and body essentials, and professional salon styling instruments. Additionally, they provide a comprehensive suite of salon services, encompassing hair, skin, makeup, brow, and nail treatments. The company further offers its proprietary label products, such as the Ulta Beauty Collection for cosmetics, skincare, and bath items, alongside other Ulta Beauty branded merchandise and gift options. As of March 10, 2022, Ulta Beauty operated 1,308 retail stores across all 50 U.S. states. Its products are also available for purchase via its website, ulta.com, and through its mobile applications. Incorporated in 1990, the enterprise was initially known as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., before officially changing its name to Ulta Beauty, Inc. in January 2017. Its corporate base is located in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

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Latest news

Baypointe Partners LLC Invests $6.76 Million in Ulta Beauty Inc. $ULTA

Baypointe Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 15,000 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $6,765,000. Ulta Beauty makes up about

Defense World

Ulta Beauty to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ulta Beauty to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference.

Business Wire

Ulta Beauty's Earnings Beat Was Stronger Than the Stock's Reaction

Ulta Beauty TodayULTAUlta Beauty$545.66 +8.56 (+1.59%) As of 09/1/2026 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$443.60▼$714.97P/E Ratio19.89Price Target$626.59Add to WatchlistThe retail sector took center stage last week with a bevy of earnings reports, and reactions were mixed, even though most companies beat estimates and raised outlooks. One prime example was Ulta Beauty Inc. NASDAQ: ULTA.

MarketBeat

Ulta Beauty Announces 2026 MUSE Accelerator Cohort

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ulta Beauty, the nation's largest beauty retailer, has selected the 8 beauty and wellness brands that will participate in the fifth annual MUSE Accelerator Program, as part of Ulta Beauty's ongoing dedication to supporting brand development and retail readiness. Starting September 14, these early-stage brands spanning haircare, skincare, fragrance, cosmetics and body care, will kick-off an enriching 10-week journey that includes a robust curriculum, mentorshi.

Business Wire

Ulta Beauty Climbs 4%, e.l.f. Beauty Rises 5% as Post-Earnings Selloff Reverses

Beauty/cosmetics stocks are reversing Friday's post-earnings decline midday Monday, as two of the sector's most-watched names lead retail higher against a softer session for large-cap benchmarks.

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Earnings Surprises

Period	Estimate	Actual	Surprise
2026-06-02	6.89	7.74	0.85
2026-03-12	8.1	8.01	-0.09
2025-12-04	4.61	5.14	0.53
2025-08-28	5.1	5.78	0.68
2025-05-29	5.81	6.7	0.89
2025-03-13	7.13	8.46	1.33
2024-12-05	4.53	5.14	0.61
2024-08-29	5.46	5.3	-0.16
2024-05-30	6.24	6.47	0.23
2024-03-14	7.53	8.08	0.55
2023-11-30	4.95	5.07	0.12
2023-08-24	5.85	6.02	0.17