Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ulta)
ULTA — Company Overview
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is a large-cap company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, operating in Specialty Retail.
| Ticker | ULTA |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Industry | Specialty Retail |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $23.25B |
| Last price | $543.81 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
ULTA — Business Description
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) operates in Specialty Retail within the broader Consumer Cyclical market. Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates as a specialty beauty retailer in the United States, Mexico, and Kuwait. The company offers branded and private label beauty products, including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products, professional hair products, and salon styling tools through its Ulta Beauty stores, shop-in-shops, Ulta.com website, and its mobile applications. It also provides wellness products. 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 incorporated in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Official website: https://www.ulta.com.
ULTA — Investment Thesis
The investment thesis for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) rests on how Consumer Cyclical dynamics, profitability, and valuation interact at today's price.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 8.9% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 20.16× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (16.95×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $23.25B.
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ULTA — Financial Health
Financial health for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is summarized from publicly reported profitability, leverage, and cash-flow metrics.
Profit margin near 9.3% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $914.09M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 20.16× |
| Forward P/E | 16.95× |
| Price / Sales | 1.79× |
| Price / Book | 8.57× |
| Gross margin | 43.1% |
| Operating margin | 12.5% |
| Profit margin | 9.3% |
| Return on equity | 46.1% |
| Debt / Equity | 95.47 |
| Free cash flow | $914.09M |
ULTA — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) depends on demand trends in Specialty Retail and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 8.9% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 13.3% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 23.9% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 22.6% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
ULTA — Competitive Position
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Cyclical.
- Competes within Consumer Cyclical, specifically in Specialty Retail.
- Market capitalization of $23.25B places ULTA among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 43.1% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
ULTA — Strengths
Strengths for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 8.9% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 13.3% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 46.1% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 43.1% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($914.09M).
- Large Cap scale ($23.25B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
ULTA — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
ULTA — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (8.9%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Trading 22.6% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
ULTA — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
ULTA — Summary
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is a large-cap Consumer Cyclical company focused on Specialty Retail, listed on NMS. Last price $543.81 with market cap $23.25B. Trailing P/E 20.16×. Revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 8.9% year-over-year. Public estimates and earnings snapshots for Ulta Beauty, Inc. are on this site; ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.
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Ulta Beauty, Inc. FAQ
What does Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) do?
Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates as a specialty beauty retailer in the United States, Mexico, and Kuwait. The company offers branded and private label beauty products, including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products, professional hair products, and salon sty…
What is ULTA's P/E ratio?
Ulta Beauty, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 20.16× based on publicly available market data.
Does ULTA pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: none reported. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is ULTA in?
Ulta Beauty, Inc. is classified in Consumer Cyclical (Specialty Retail) on NMS.
What is ULTA's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $23.25B.
What are the main risks for ULTA?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of ULTA?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 8.9% year-over-year, earnings growth of 13.3% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for ULTA?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Ulta Beauty, Inc. are on the free /stocks/ulta/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.