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

Revenues for Ulta Beauty, Inc. are expected to drop compared to the previous year, which could be a cause for concern for investors. A decline in earnings may negatively impact the company's profitability, leading cautious investors to reconsider their positions, as it often signals challenges in overall financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.759000
forwardPE 15.116219
debtToEquity 82.149000
earningsGrowth -0.120000
revenueGrowth 0.009000
grossMargins 0.425180
operatingMargins 0.128990
trailingEps 24.920000
forwardEps 22.870000

ULTA's current ratio of 1.759, indicating that the company can meet its short-term debt obligations with ease. This high liquidity level is a positive sign, as ULTA has enough cash and current assets to handle its immediate liabilities comfortably.
ULTA's Forward PE is at a healthy level, meaning the stock price is aligned favorably with earnings. This suggests that the stock isn't overpriced, providing room for growth and making it an appealing option for investors looking to capitalize on potential future gains.
ULTA's high debt-to-equity ratio suggests a heavily leveraged capital structure. The company relies on debt to fund operations, which could heighten financial risks, particularly if economic conditions deteriorate or profitability declines.
ULTA's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company may face shrinking profits. This could indicate underlying financial challenges, making it difficult for ULTA to sustain its current profitability.
ULTA's negative gross and operating margins reflect unprofitability, suggesting the company is unable to generate revenue sufficient to cover its costs. This could indicate deeper financial challenges or declining efficiency.
ULTA's forward EPS being lower than its trailing EPS indicates that the company's earnings are projected to decrease. This suggests that ULTA may struggle to maintain profitability at previous levels, potentially affecting its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for ULTA
Price projections for ULTA

Over time, ULTA's price projections have consistently been revised lower. This downward shift suggests analysts are becoming more cautious about the company's future, possibly due to emerging risks or challenges.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for ULTA
Recommendations trend for ULTA


Analysts have shown a buy bias for ULTA, marking it as a favorable investment option. This could inspire investors to see ULTA as a strong place to park their money, given the positive outlook and growth potential associated with the stock in recent evaluations.