Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Specialty Retail

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 beauty services, including hair, makeup, brow, and skin services at its stores. 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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for ULTA
Revenue projections for ULTA

Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s revenue is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.311000
forwardPE 16.238417
debtToEquity 89.209000
earningsGrowth 0.155000
revenueGrowth 0.111000
grossMargins 0.431860
operatingMargins 0.141680
trailingEps 26.690000
forwardEps 31.822070

ULTA's current ratio of 1.311 shows that the company has ample resources to service its short-term debt. This indicates a solid financial position, as ULTA can rely on its cash reserves and current assets to cover its immediate liabilities without strain.
ULTA's Forward PE is at a healthy level, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned relative to its earnings. With the stock not being overvalued, there remains room for future growth, suggesting a balanced opportunity for investors seeking potential upside.
ULTA's high debt-to-equity ratio reveals that the company is heavily reliant on debt for financing. This high level of leverage increases the risk of financial strain if profits decline or interest rates rise.
Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s positive earnings and revenue growth signal that the company is expected to expand its business. The company's increasing profits and sales reflect strong financial health, suggesting continued growth and success in the coming periods.
ULTA's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means the company is expected to be more profitable this year than last. This suggests an upward trend in earnings, with forecasts indicating that ULTA's financial performance will improve in the current financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for ULTA
Price projections for ULTA

ULTA's price has continuously remained near the lower end of analysts' projections, indicating that it may be facing challenges in meeting market expectations. This trend raises concerns about the company's future growth trajectory.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for ULTA
Insider Transactions for ULTA


3 ULTA shares were sold in recent transactions, with market price at 511.1266581217448.There were no sell transactions during the period under consideration.More buys than sells near the current price levels of ULTA might signal a favorable outlook for the stock. Investors seem to be showing confidence by purchasing more, potentially expecting positive future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for ULTA
Recommendations trend for ULTA


Recent analysis shows a strong buy bias for ULTA, encouraging investors to view it as a solid investment option. The positive sentiment surrounding ULTA suggests it could be an attractive place to allocate funds, motivating potential investors to consider the stock as a valuable part of their portfolio.