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

The projected decline in Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.414000
forwardPE 16.828894
debtToEquity 77.835000
earningsGrowth -0.054000
revenueGrowth 0.118000
grossMargins 0.430470
operatingMargins 0.122340
trailingEps 25.640000
forwardEps 31.609330

ULTA's current ratio of 1.414 means the company has enough liquidity to meet its short-term debt obligations. With sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ULTA can comfortably cover its liabilities, reflecting a strong financial outlook.
Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s Forward PE is in a favorable range, meaning its stock price compares well with its earnings and isn't overpriced. This leaves room for growth, making it a compelling opportunity for investors looking to benefit from potential future gains.
Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s low earnings and revenue growth highlight potential profit shrinkage. This suggests that the company may struggle to maintain its financial performance, raising concerns about its future profitability.
Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s negative gross and operating margins point to financial difficulties, as the company is unable to generate profit from its core operations or production. This could signal broader problems in cost management or declining sales.
ULTA's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals projected growth in profitability, with the company expected to perform better this year. This forecast suggests that ULTA's earnings will improve compared to the previous financial year, highlighting optimism in its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for ULTA
Price projections for ULTA

ULTA's price projections have been gradually revised upward, reflecting increased confidence in the company's future performance. This trend suggests analysts expect ULTA to achieve greater success in the coming periods.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for ULTA
Insider Transactions for ULTA


ULTA saw 3 transactions in which shares were sold with market price at 478.5466613769531.ULTA saw 1 buy transactions, with market price of 340.8900146484375.The transactions conducted by insiders do not indicate any significant pattern, leaving little to infer about the company’s strategic moves.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for ULTA
Recommendations trend for ULTA


Analysts are favoring ULTA with a buy bias, highlighting the stock's potential as a solid investment. This recommendation might drive more investors to consider ULTA as a secure and profitable option for their money, contributing to a broader positive sentiment in the market.