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With more than 1,400 freestanding stores and a partnership with Target, Ulta Beauty is the largest specialized beauty retailer in the US. The firm offers makeup (41% of 2023 sales), fragrances, skin care (19% of sales), and hair care products (19% of sales), and bath and body items. Ulta offers private-label products and more than 600 individual brands. It also offers salon services, including hair, makeup, skin, and brow services, in all stores. Most Ulta stores are approximately 10,000 square feet and are in suburban strip centers. The firm intends to open franchises in Mexico in 2025. Ulta was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

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昨日の木曜日は、米国の代表的な株価指数は乱高下でS&amp;P500は調整局面入りした。この指数はトランプ大統領の関税政策における懸念により史上最高値から約10%下落したことが明らかになった。最近のインフレデータでは米国経済がより楽観的に見えるが、投資家は国際貿易政策リスクに関心を寄せており、エスカレートする関税が企業収益を弱体化させ、サプライ・チェーンを混乱させることを懸念している。

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Citigroup analyst Kelly Crago maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $405 to $365.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $365

Stocks staged a sharp rebound on Friday as concerns over a potential government shutdown eased after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) opted not to veto <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44320221/chuck-schumer-says-a-government-shutdown-will-give-trump-the-keys-to-the-city-state-and-country-and-elon-musk-the-chance-to-destroy-government-services">a Republican spending bill. </a>
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.9%, eyeing track for its strongest daily rally since November 6, 2024, when investors piled into equities following Donald Trump&#8216;s presidential election victory. 
Tech stocks and small caps both gained 2.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.5%. 
Despite Friday's gains, the broader market remains deeply in the red for the week, with the S&amp;P 500 heading for its fourth consecutive weekly decline, marking the longest losing streak since May 2022. 
All S&amp;P 500 sectors traded in positive territory on Friday, though only utilities and energy are poised to end the week with gains.
Economic data painted a concerning picture. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44331170/us-consumer-confidence-plunges-as-inflation-fears-hit-highest-level-since-1993">University of Michigan&#8217;s consumer sentiment index</a> fell more than anticipated, while inflation expectations spiked. A key gauge tracking five-year forward inflation expectations among consumers climbed to 3.9%, the highest level since March 1993.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surged 4% to $84,000, flipping to weekly gains and lifting other crypto-related assets. Meanwhile, gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), was flat on the day but reached a historic milestone, hitting $3,000 per ounce for the first time ever. 
The precious metal is on pace to post its tenth positive week in the past eleven, outperforming all major asset classes year-to-date.
Stock markets also rallied worldwide. Chinese equities soared on expectations of increased government stimulus, while European stocks surged after Germany secured a historic deal to raise its debt ceiling.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,636.47</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,038.13</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,615.85</td>
<td>1.8%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,408.07</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated as of 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.8% to $561.04.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.5% to $414.39.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.3% to $477.99.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) surged 2.3% to 203.12 </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 2.6%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) was the laggard, up 0.1%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings report included: 
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<li>DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>), up 17%,</li>
<li>Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), up 12.4%,</li>
<li>Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), down 3.1%,</li>
<li>Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPM#NYSE">WPM</a>), up 1.8%, </li>
<li>Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), up 8.7%. </li>
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Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $445 to $327.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $327

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>128.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$170.5K</td>
<td>349</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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<td>HSAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>814</td>
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<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>696</td>
</tr>
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<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>352</td>
<td>434</td>
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<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>410</td>
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<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>407</td>
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<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
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<td>ULTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$108.9K</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
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<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>275</td>
<td>224</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 380 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 4610 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128596 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 154 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1550 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 349 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HSAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 34 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 203 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 2848 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 814 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 98 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 89 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $463.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 696 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 461 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.6K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 352 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 98 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 308 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.7K, with a price of $2310.0 per contract. There were 1540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 407 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 36 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 13692 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.9K, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 121 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) shares are moving higher on Friday after the company announced it will participate in the 2025 Nvidia <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44327823">GPU Technology Conference</a>.
What To Know: SoundHound plans to leverage its attendance at the conference to showcase its innovations in voice AI.
The company will demonstrate its new voice-controlled ordering system, enabling drivers to make purchases hands-free. Additionally, it will highlight its in-vehicle assistant developed in collaboration with Nvidia.
&#8220;Our collaboration with Nvidia, and our voice commerce technology are set to redefine the in-vehicle experience. We look forward to demonstrating how our AI solutions unlock new possibilities for automakers, brands, and consumers alike,&#8221; said&nbsp;Keyvan Mohajer,&nbsp;CEO and Co-Founder of SoundHound AI.
SoundHound will also showcase its dynamic drive-thru food ordering solution at Oracle&#8217;s booth
The conference is taking place from March 17 to March 21 in San Jose, California.
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Cosmetics major Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44317611/ulta-beauty-stock-climbs-on-q4-earnings-beat-fiscal-2025-will-be-a-pivotal-year" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected fourth-quarter</a> FY24 earnings. The following are the comments from various analysts on the same.
Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane reiterated a Neutral rating and lowered the price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ulta/analyst-ratings">forecast from $392.00 to $384.00.</a>
ULTA&#8217;s fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations, with shares rising. Despite offering FY25 guidance below consensus, the company provided better-than-expected projections for a flat-to-positive comp and operating margins between 11.7% and 11.8%.
Management highlighted a positive fourth-quarter comp and emphasized growth in core categories. Meanwhile, ULTA acknowledged losing market share in FY24, particularly in the prestige segment, and outlined strategies to drive future growth, noted the analyst.
Stifel analyst Mark S. Astrachan reiterated a Hold rating on the shares and lowered the price forecast from $475.00 to $400.00.
Ulta&#8217;s fourth-quarter results exceeded expectations, with EBIT of $516 million, surpassing the consensus of $441 million, noted the analyst.
The company reported a 1.5% comp growth, ahead of the 0.8% consensus, and gross margin of 38.2%, outperforming the expected 37.1%.
For FY2025, Ulta guided for 0%-1% comp growth and EPS of $22.50-$22.90, slightly below consensus but better than feared. The expected 11% mid-point year-over-year EPS decline reflects significant investments in brand building, digital, and personalization initiatives.
Despite potential share loss, the company&#8217;s stable F1Q comp guidance is seen as favorable amid macroeconomic challenges, the analyst noted.
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Piper Sandler analyst Korinne Wolfmeyer reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares and lowered the price forecast from $425.00 to $364.00.
A stronger fourth-quarter performance and FY25 guidance surpassing bearish expectations are driving the stock higher, said the analyst.
Meanwhile, Street estimates continue to decline, with few signs of reversing the decelerating comparisons and margin challenges.
Despite this, looking beyond the next fiscal year, estimates remain stable, and management is acting swiftly to realign teams and strategies for market share recovery and consistent margin improvement as outlined during the Investor Day,
BMO Capital Markets analyst Simeon Siegel reiterated a Market Perform rating on the shares and lowered the price target from $467.00 to $404.00.
ULTA reported better-than-expected results, with strong comps, gross margin, and SGA contributing to a healthy EPS beat, said the analyst.
Looking ahead, the company provided FY25 guidance below Street expectations, labeling the year as transitional, as discussed in October&#8217;s Investor Meeting.
While ULTA operates in an appealing sector, the analyst likes to remain cautious until gaining more clarity on competition and distribution, which will influence sales and margins.
DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker reiterated a Buy rating on the shares and lowered the price target from $510.00 to $415.00.
According to the analyst, ULTA exceeded expectations for sales and profits, offering guidance that, while below consensus, was likely better than anticipated. First-quarter commentary also came in better than expected, despite vendor readthroughs.
As a result, the stock may experience a relief rally after a significant sell-off. While the Sephora issue is behind them, ULTA still faces competitive pressures from Amazon, TikTok, and Walmart. Overall, fundamentals are mixed, but the current valuation suggests a negative outlook, opined the analyst.
Canaccord Genuity analyst Susan Anderson reiterated a Buy rating on the shares and lowered the price forecast from $538.00 to $526.00.
Ulta reported fourth-quarter results with a slight sales decline of 1.9% Y/Y, beating expectations, and a positive comp growth of 1.5%, said the analyst.
New CEO Ms. Steelman introduced the &#8220;Ulta Beauty Unleashed&#8221; plan, focusing on sustainable growth and operational improvements.
Despite expected investments in FY25, management guided comps of flat to +1% due to macro volatility, while maintaining optimism about strong beauty demand and market share recovery, noted the analyst.
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares and lowered the price target from $500.00 to $460.00.
After a tough first half of FY24, Ulta improved in the second half, delivering better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.
Despite a slightly below-consensus FY25 guide, the outlook aligns with the company&#8217;s typically cautious approach, especially under new CEO Kecia Steelman.
FY25 is expected to be a transitional year, with investments aimed at gaining market share and driving long-term growth.
Given Ulta&#8217;s strong position in the beauty category, the company remains well-positioned, though the price target has been reduced due to market uncertainty, said the analyst.
Price Action: ULTA shares traded higher by 12.6% at $353.99 at last check Friday.
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Ulta Beauty's Strong Q4 Earnings Spark Relief Rally But Analysts Stay Cautious

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) stock is trading higher on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44317611"> fourth-quarter earnings</a> on Thursday.
The Details: Ulta reported earnings per share of $8.46, beating analysts&#8217; estimate of $7.14. In addition, the company reported sales of $3.49 billion, beating analysts&#8217; estimate of $3.46 billion but falling 1.9% year-over-year.
The company attributed the decline to an extra week of sales in fiscal-year 2023, partially offset by new store openings and higher same-store sales. Comparable sales rose 1.5%, driven by a 3.0% increase in average ticket size, despite a 1.4% drop in transactions.
For fiscal-year 2025, Ulta expects net sales between $11.5 billion and $11.6 billion, versus analysts&#8217; estimate of $11.67 billion. The company projects earnings per share between $22.50 and $22.90, versus analysts&#8217; estimate of $23.50.
&#8220;I am incredibly optimistic about the future of Ulta Beauty, as I believe we have the right elements to drive our success – a strong business model, an ambitious long-term plan, and passionate associates who bring our brand to life for our guests every day. Fiscal 2025 will be a pivotal year as we make purposeful investments to fuel our future growth and move quickly to optimize our business. While it will take time to see the impact of these efforts, we are confident these investments will help reignite our momentum and unlock sustained growth and long-term value for our shareholders,&#8221; said Kecia Steelman, president and CEO of Ulta.
Analyst Changes: Following the earnings report, multiple analysts issued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ULTA/analyst-ratings">price target adjustments</a>.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman maintained an Overweight rating on Ulta and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$500&nbsp;to&nbsp;$460.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating on Ulta and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$500&nbsp;to&nbsp;$460.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Korinne Wolfmeyer maintained a Neutral rating on Ulta and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$425&nbsp;to&nbsp;$364.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson maintained a Neutral rating on Ulta and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$475&nbsp;to&nbsp;$380.</li>
</ul>
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ULTA Price Action: At the time of writing, Ulta stock is trading 7.36% higher at $337.34, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Ulta Beauty Shares Friday?

Canaccord Genuity analyst Susan Anderson maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $538 to $526.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $526

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 600 points on Friday.
The Dow traded up 1.53% to 41,436.27 while the NASDAQ climbed 2.36% to 17,712.11. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.91% to 5,627.14.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 1.9% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, consumer staples shares rose by just 0.1%.
Top Headline
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment dipped to 57.9 in March, recording the lowest reading since November 2022, compared to 64.7 in the previous month and down from market estimates of 63.1.
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<li>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) shares shot up 33% to $21.16 after the company announced a warrant issuance agreement transaction with Amazon for 7,945,399 shares.</li>
<li>Shares of Radius Recycling, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDUS#NASDAQ">RDUS</a>)got a boost, surging 102% to $27.66 after the company disclosed a merger deal with Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. for $30.00 per share in cash</li>
<li>SUNation Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNE#NASDAQ">SUNE</a>) shares were also up, gaining 64% to $0.5255 after the company announced it has repaid in full and retired senior and junior secured debt.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPOF#NYSE">XPOF</a>) shares dropped 38% to $7.56 after the company announced fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Shares of Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEGG#NASDAQ">NEGG</a>) were down 26% to $0.2850 after the company announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>Sutro Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRO#NASDAQ">STRO</a>) was down, falling 27% to $0.9143 following FY 2024 results. B of A Securities downgraded the stock from Buy to Underperform and cut its price target from $11 to $1.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.6% to $66.95 while gold traded up 0.4% at $3,002.70.
Silver traded up 0.7% to $34.535 on Friday, while copper fell 0.6% to $4.8980.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.93%, Germany's DAX 40 jumped 1.79% and France's CAC 40 gained 1.17%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 1.32%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.80%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.72%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 1.81% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surging 2.12%.
Economics
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment dipped to 57.9 in March, recording the lowest reading since November 2022, compared to 64.7 in the previous month and down from market estimates of 63.1.
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Dow Jumps Over 600 Points; US Consumer Sentiment Tumbles In March

BMO Capital analyst Simeon Siegel maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $467 to $404.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $404

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $510 to $415.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $415

JP Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $480 to $475.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $475

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 1% on Friday.
Shares of Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44317455/semtech-shares-soar-after-better-than-expected-q4-results-details">fourth-quarter financial results</a>.
Semtech reported quarterly earnings of 40 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 32 cents by 25%. Quarterly revenue of $251 million beat the consensus estimate of $249.19 million and is up from $192.94 million from the same period last year.
Semtech shares jumped 12.7% to $36.86 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Radius Recycling, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDUS#NASDAQ">RDUS</a>) shares jumped 103% to $27.66 after the company disclosed a merger deal with Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. for $30.00 per share in cash.</li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) gained 37.7% to $21.86 after the company announced a warrant issuance agreement transaction with Amazon for 7,945,399 shares.</li>
<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) shares climbed 26% to $8.73 on continued strength after the company on Thursday reported a 502% year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter bookings to $18.3 million.</li>
<li>Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBRK#NYSE">RBRK</a>) shares rose 25% to $69.08 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKBA#NASDAQ">AKBA</a>) gained 24% to $2.0950. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Ed Arce reiterated Akebia Therapeutics with a Buy and maintained a $7.5 price target.</li>
<li>Green Dot Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDOT#NYSE">GDOT</a>) rose 20.9% to $8.03.</li>
<li>REGENXBIO Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGNX#NASDAQ">RGNX</a>) gained 17.5% to $7.70 following fourth-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) jumped 17% to $10.22.</li>
<li>DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) rose 15% to $85.78 following better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LX#NASDAQ">LX</a>) jumped 15% to $10.43.</li>
<li>Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) surged 15% to $2.61 following FY 2024 results.</li>
<li>Afya Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFYA#NASDAQ">AFYA</a>) gained 13.3% to $18.38 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PD#NYSE">PD</a>) rose 12.7% to $17.59 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results and issued FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>) rose 12.5% to $120.97 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) gained 10.6% to $9.85.</li>
<li>Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) surged 8.5% to $101.50 following upbeat quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 6.8% to $101.32.</li>
<li>Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) gained 6.7% to $335.48 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) rose 6.2% to $177.02. B of A Securities analyst Michael McGovern maintained Carvana with a Buy and lowered the price target from $270 to $220.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $360 to $310.

Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $310

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 1.5% on Friday.
Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded up 0.31% to 40,939.35 while the NASDAQ climbed 1.50% to 17,562.15. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.95% to 5,573.84.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares gained by 1.9% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, consumer staples shares dipped by 0.5%.
Top Headline
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday.
Ulta Beauty said it expects fiscal year 2025 revenue of $11.5 billion to $11.6 billion versus estimates of $11.67 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company anticipates full-year earnings of $22.50 to $22.90 per share versus estimates of $23.50 per share.
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<li>Bon Natural Life Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BON#NASDAQ">BON</a>) shares shot up 145% to $1.80.</li>
<li>Shares of Radius Recycling, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDUS#NASDAQ">RDUS</a>)got a boost, surging 104% to $27.91 after the company disclosed a merger deal with Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. for $30.00 per share in cash</li>
<li>SUNation Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNE#NASDAQ">SUNE</a>) shares were also up, gaining 47% to $0.4701 after the company announced it has repaid in full and retired senior and junior secured debt.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPOF#NYSE">XPOF</a>) shares dropped 35% to $7.85 after the company announced fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Shares of Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEGG#NASDAQ">NEGG</a>) were down 35% to $0.2499 after the company announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>Sutro Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRO#NASDAQ">STRO</a>) was down, falling 29% to $0.8825 following FY 2024 results. B of A Securities downgraded the stock from Buy to Underperform and cut its price target from $11 to $1.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.9% to $67.16 while gold traded up 0.6% at $3,009.80.
Silver traded up 1.4% to $34.785 on Friday, while copper rose 0.2% to $4.9350.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.9%, Germany's DAX 40 jumped 2% and France's CAC 40 gained 1.3%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 1.2%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.8%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.72%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 1.81% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surging 2.12%.
Economics
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment will be released today.
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Nasdaq Surges 1.5%; Ulta Beauty Posts Upbeat Results

B. Riley Securities analyst Anna Glaessgen maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $430 to $330.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Neutral on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $330

Throughout the last three months, 19 analysts have evaluated Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $450.95, a high estimate of $538.00, and a low estimate of $364.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 0.81% from the previous average price target of $447.32.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741957263_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Ulta Beauty among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lorraine Hutchinson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Korinne Wolfmeyer</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$364.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Chen</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Susan Anderson</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$538.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Crago</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$457.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lorraine Hutchinson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Glaessgen</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Korinne Wolfmeyer</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$394.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rupesh Parikh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$505.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Korinne Wolfmeyer</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$394.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Ulta Beauty. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Ulta Beauty compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Ulta Beauty's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Ulta Beauty's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Ulta Beauty: A Closer Look</h2>
With more than 1,400 freestanding stores and a partnership with Target, Ulta Beauty is the largest specialized beauty retailer in the US. The firm offers makeup (41% of 2023 sales), fragrances, skin care (19% of sales), and hair care products (19% of sales), and bath and body items. Ulta offers private-label products and more than 600 individual brands. It also offers salon services, including hair, makeup, skin, and brow services, in all stores. Most Ulta stores are approximately 10,000 square feet and are in suburban strip centers. The firm intends to open franchises in Mexico in 2025. Ulta was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
<h3>Ulta Beauty: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Ulta Beauty displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 1.65%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 9.57%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Ulta Beauty's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.36% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.14%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Ulta Beauty's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.92, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
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Beyond The Numbers: 19 Analysts Discuss Ulta Beauty Stock

Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $475 to $400.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $400

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Ulta Beauty shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

B of A Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $475 to $380.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Ulta Beauty, Lowers Price Target to $380

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