Ulta Beauty, Inc.
ULTA
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- Ulta Beauty operates in the specialty retail industry, which has shown resilience and growth potential as consumer spending on beauty products continues to rise.
- In 2026, Ulta's revenue reached $12.39 billion, reflecting a growth of 9% compared to the previous year.
- The company's net income for 2026 was $1.15 billion, indicating strong profitability.
- The competitive landscape in the beauty retail sector is intensifying, with new entrants and established brands vying for market share.
- Ulta's revenue decreased by 4% in the latest quarter compared to the prior quarter, dropping from $3.2 billion to $3.0 billion.
- The gross margin also declined to 39.1% from 40.1% in the previous quarter, signaling potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $24.12B | Enterprise value | $26.43B | Trailing P/E | 20.56 | Forward P/E | 17.58 |
| PEG | 1.72 | Price / book | 8.89 | Beta | 0.84 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 8.9% | Earnings growth | 13.3% | Gross margin | 43.1% | Operating margin | 12.5% |
| Profit margin | 9.3% | ROE | 46.1% | ROA | 14.8% | Debt / equity | 0.95 |
| Current ratio | 1.35 | Free cash flow | $914.09M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $631.44 |
| 52w high | $714.97 | 52w low | $443.60 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q3 | 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.0B | $3.2B | $3.9B | $2.9B | $2.8B | — |
| Op margin | 12.7% | 14.3% | 12.3% | 11.0% | 12.6% | — |
| Net income | $282M | $340M | $357M | $231M | $261M | — |
| Gross margin | 39.1% | 40.1% | 38.1% | 40.4% | 39.2% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.2B | $1.1B | — |
| Operating income | $384M | $453M | $481M | $315M | $350M | — |
- Revenue -4% vs prior quarter ($3.0B vs $3.2B).
- Gross margin 39.1% (was 40.1% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.4B | $11.3B | $11.2B | $10.2B | — |
| Op margin | 12.5% | 14.0% | 15.0% | 16.2% | — |
| Net income | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.2B | — |
| Gross margin | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gross profit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating income | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.6B | — |
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News
2026-10-07 · Q2 Beauty and Cosmetics Retailer Earnings Review: First Prize Goes to Ulta (NASDAQ:ULTA)
2026-10-07 · PARIS HILTON CELEBRATES WHAT MAKES AN ICON WITH THE DEBUT OF ICONIC QUEEN EAU DE PARFUM
2026-10-01 · Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Ulta Beauty to $670 From $650, Keeps Buy Rating
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2026-09-30 · Ulta Beauty Raises 2026 Outlook as E-Commerce Momentum Accelerates
2026-09-30 · Is Ulta Beauty Worth Buying as Growth Meets a Midrange Valuation?
2026-09-30 · Ulta Beauty Rises 20.7% in 3 Months: Can Its Rally Keep Going Now?
2026-09-30 · Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Turns Wellness Boutiques Into A Bigger Beauty Aisle Fight
2026-09-29 · UPS Partners With TikTok Shop for No-Box, No-Label Returns Service
2026-09-29 · Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Expands In Stores On An Undervalued Narrative
2026-09-29 · Market Chatter: United Parcel Service Signs Exclusive No-Box, No-Label Returns Deal With TikTok Shop
2026-09-28 · How Investors May Respond To Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Adding Niche, Trend-Led Brands Like Flower Knows and COSRX
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