Ulta Beauty/$ULTA
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About Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty is the largest specialized beauty retailer in the US with about 1,500 freestanding stores. The firm offers cosmetics (39% of 2024 sales), fragrances (13%), skin care (23%), and hair care products (19%). It also has salon services, including hair, makeup, skin, and brow, that account for about 4% of its revenue and drive traffic. Outside of the US, Ulta acquired premium beauty retailer Space NK and its 83 stores in the UK and Ireland in 2025, is opening franchised stores in Mexico, and has formed a joint venture to expand into the Middle East. In addition, Ulta collects royalties through its Target partnership (set to end in 2026) and credit card revenue. Ulta was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Ticker
$ULTA
Sector
Primary listing
Employees
39,000
Headquarters
Website
Ulta Beauty Metrics
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$24B
20.59
$26.09
1.06
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Price and volume
Market cap
$24B
Beta
1.06
52-week high
$572.23
52-week low
$309.01
Average daily volume
585K
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.395
Quick ratio
0.212
Long term debt to equity
65.907
Total debt to equity
87.863
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,861.335
Gross margin (TTM)
42.82%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.31%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.57%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.39%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$300,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
15.98%
Return on equity (TTM)
48.52%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
20.593
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.115
Price to book
9.26
Price to tangible book (TTM)
10.93
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
25.89
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.86%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
20.753
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.94%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
4.67%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.55%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
12.66%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.03%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
19.32%
What the Analysts think about Ulta Beauty
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Ulta Beauty stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Ulta Beauty’s Q2 FY2025 net sales rose 9.3% to $2.79 billion with comparable sales up 6.7%, driving a 9.1% increase in diluted EPS to $5.78, reflecting strong customer engagement and spending. (Reuters)
The company raised its full-year net sales guidance to $12.0 billion–$12.1 billion and EPS guidance to $23.85–$24.30, signaling confidence in sustained momentum. (Reuters)
The July 2025 acquisition of UK retailer Space NK (83 stores) expands Ulta’s international footprint, diversifying revenue streams and enhancing its premium offerings. (Reuters)
Ulta and Target will end their partnership in August 2026, eliminating mini-shop royalties and reducing access to Target’s large customer base. (Reuters)
The sudden departure of CFO in June 2025 has left a vacancy in a critical financial role, potentially disrupting strategic and capital allocation decisions until a replacement is appointed. (CNBC)
CEO Steelman cautioned that global trade uncertainties and evolving consumer behavior could weigh on demand and sentiment in the second half of the year. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Ulta Beauty stock?
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) has a market cap of $24B as of October 17, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Ulta Beauty stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock is 20.59 as of October 17, 2025.
Does Ulta Beauty stock pay dividends?
No, Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of October 17, 2025.
When is the next Ulta Beauty dividend payment date?
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Ulta Beauty?
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) has a beta rating of 1.06. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.