CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 14h ago
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to KnowYahoo Finance report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why ULTA Stock slipped -1.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$640.43 -1.21% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $640.57
Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy) with 84/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (39% profit margin, 29% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE A- • STRONG BUY
Cap $27.72B
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As of 2026-11-02, Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 84/100 at a spot price of $640.43 (-1.21% 1D, market cap $27.72B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ULTA ranks #7 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does ULTA compare to JD and DKS in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), ULTA carries a Roarable A- (84/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.0x, gross margin of 39.1%, and ROIC of 29.2%. By comparison, JD (JD.com Inc.) holds a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E 111.2x, ROIC 0.9%, cap $34.45B) and DKS (Dick's Sporting Goods Inc) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 14.9x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $12.63B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBWI leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while BBWI leads on capital efficiency (64.6% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ULTA?
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Per ULTA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001403568), Ulta Beauty Inc. generated $12.39B in revenue (+9.7% YoY), $1.15B in net income, and $1.07B in free cash flow against $7.00B in total assets and $1.89B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (39% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $640.56 (+0.02%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 8.6% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+11.7% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ULTA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (84/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ULTA SCORES 84/100 (A-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (23% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 8.6% FCF Margin ($1.07B FCF) & 39.1% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (21% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.6% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (70.2) create a -8 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B+$579.00+4.1% Next Q
76
Q2 (-2Q)Grade A-$602.90+4% Next Q
79
Q3 (-1Q)Grade A-$626.88+2.2% Next Q
81
CurrentGrade A-$640.43+8.9% Hist 90D α
84
Trajectory: B+ (76) → A- (84)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the ULTA Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 84/100 (A-) score, ULTA faces multiple-compression risk if 24.0x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 36.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($569.57) or 200D SMA ($552.74) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($715.36) toward Bear Floor ($525.15).
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Why ULTA Stock slipped -1.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) slipped -1.21% to $640.43, trading at 73% of its 52-week range ($443.6 – $714.97). High-quality cash engine (39% profit margin, 29% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 73% of its 52-week range ($443.6 – $714.97) with RSI-14 at 70.2 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.6% around $640.43 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable A- (Buy) backed by 39.1% gross margin and $1.1B annual free cash flow.
Live ULTA Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREYahoo! Finance Canada • 17h ago
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Stock Price, News, Quote & HistoryYahoo! Finance Canada report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketWatch • 20h ago
Ulta Beauty Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsMarketWatch report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 23h ago
If You Invested $1000 In Ulta Beauty Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much TodayBenzinga report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should KnowYahoo Finance report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTMarketWatch • 1d ago
Ulta Beauty Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the dayMarketWatch report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketWatch • 1d ago
Ulta Beauty Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsMarketWatch report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's WhyYahoo Finance report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 10h ago
SharkNinja Still Looks Sharp Heading Into EarningsNew products and international growth could help the appliance maker extend its rally, Jefferies analyst Randal Konik argues.
RISK WATCHYahoo • 14h ago
The Ozempic Boom Has An Unexpected Winner: Americans Are Spending More On Beauty, Fashion And WellnessA separate survey found that 72% of weight-loss drug users had changed clothing sizes, while 46% had switched apparel brands.
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ULTA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +23.64%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $619.2H $648.3L $619.2C $640.4VOL 601.5K
RES: $662.6SUP: $575.6SMA50: $569.6SMA200: $552.7
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ULTA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
17.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +9.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ULTA)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #7 of 1011
⚔️ JD vs ULTA Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (ULTA vs. JD, DKS, FCFS, BBWI)
Industry: Other Specialty Stores (42 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) ranks #7 by composite RQD confidence (84/100, grade A-) and #72 by equity capitalization ($27.72B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBWI leads on earnings valuation at 7.1x trailing P/E, while BBWI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 64.6% ROIC and 43.7% gross margin. ULTA currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 84/100 (A-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Ulta Beauty Inc. | A- | 84/100 | 24.0x | 39.1% | 29.2% | -1.21% | $27.72B | Benchmark Subject |
| JD JD.com Inc. | E | 30/100 | 111.2x | 16.0% | 0.9% | +0.20% | $34.45B | /jd-vs-ulta → |
| DKS Dick's Sporting Goods Inc | D+ | 55/100 | 14.9x | 32.9% | 11.2% | +1.30% | $12.63B | /dks-vs-ulta → |
| FCFS FirstCash Holdings Inc. | D+ | 58/100 | 24.4x | 96.0% | 7.3% | -3.50% | $8.06B | /fcfs-vs-ulta → |
| BBWI Bath & Body Works Inc. | A- | 81/100 | 7.1x | 43.7% | 64.6% | -0.04% | $4.59B | /bbwi-vs-ulta → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0001403568In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) reported GAAP revenue of $12.39B (+9.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $11.30B , and +10.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.15B, operating cash flow of $1.50B, and free cash flow of $1.07B (+10.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, ULTA closed FY2025 with $7.00B in total assets against $1.89B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.96, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-31 | $12.39B | $1.15B | $1.50B | $1.07B | $7.00B | $1.89B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-02-01 | $11.30B | $1.20B | $1.34B | $964.1M | $6.00B | $1.58B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-02-03 | $11.21B | $1.29B | $1.48B | $971.9M | $15.25B | $3.57B |
3. ULTA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ULTA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 84/100 at a spot price of $640.43 (-1.21% 1D, market cap $27.72B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ULTA ranks #7 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ULTA compare to JD and DKS in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), ULTA carries a Roarable A- (84/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.0x, gross margin of 39.1%, and ROIC of 29.2%. By comparison, JD (JD.com Inc.) holds a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E 111.2x, ROIC 0.9%, cap $34.45B) and DKS (Dick's Sporting Goods Inc) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 14.9x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $12.63B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBWI leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while BBWI leads on capital efficiency (64.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ULTA?
Per ULTA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001403568), Ulta Beauty Inc. generated $12.39B in revenue (+9.7% YoY), $1.15B in net income, and $1.07B in free cash flow against $7.00B in total assets and $1.89B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (39% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is ULTA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ULTA last traded at $640.43 (-1.21% on volume of 548,203 shares), positioning the stock +12.44% above its 50-day simple moving average ($569.57) and +15.86% above its 200-day simple moving average ($552.74). Across its 52-week range of $443.60 to $714.97, ULTA sits at the 72.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 70.2 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.6% ($598.16 to $682.70).
ULTA Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is ULTA stock moving today?
Why ULTA Stock slipped -1.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (39% profit margin, 29% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 84/100 (A-)
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ULTA — Ulta Beauty Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, ULTA scores 84 out of 100 with a letter grade of A- and a verdict label of "Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20 (ROIC 29.2%; FCF yield 3.85%); Whale 13F Flow 18/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 17/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 12/20 (Beta 1.1; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 6.96; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.63). The strongest pillar is the cash engine, which supports the view that the business converts capital into returns efficiently. The weakest pillar is macro regime fit, which signals that the stock's sensitivity to broader market and sector conditions is the main area where its score is held back. For a prospective investor, the rating points to high-quality fundamentals and a clean balance sheet, while the valuation multiples (P/E TTM of 24) and the modest free-cash-flow yield (3.85%) mean the upside case depends on continued execution rather than a discount to current value. This is an analytical summary, not personalized advice.
Snapshot
Business
Ulta Beauty Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Other Specialty Stores industry. Per the company profile, it operates as a specialty retailer. Source data does not provide further detail on its product lines, customer base, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification and the financial figures below.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
The news feed contains five items, all tagged to ULTA, with no further detail in the source:
- "Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know" (Yahoo Finance; flagged GREEN, CATALYST).
- "Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Stock Price, News, Quote & History" (Yahoo! Finance Canada; flagged YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
- "Ulta Beauty Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors" (MarketWatch; flagged YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
- "If You Invested $1000 In Ulta Beauty Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today" (Benzinga; flagged YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
- "Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know" (Yahoo Finance; flagged GREEN, CATALYST).
- "Ulta Beauty Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day" (MarketWatch; flagged GREEN, CATALYST).
The headlines are mixed in tone: two items are labeled as catalysts with green signals and four are market-wire items with yellow signals, and the articles describe short-term price moves relative to the market and competitors. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items are not specified in the source beyond the signal labels above.
Open Questions
- What are the EPS figures for FY 2023 through FY 2025, which are shown as N/A in the financials?
- What drove the decline in net income from FY 2023 to FY 2025 despite revenue growth, and what is the composition of cash flow reported in the financials?
- What is the supply-chain and sector dependency map behind the Butterfly graph, given that the source records no links?
- What do institutional and insider holdings look like in detail, given that the holders section is empty despite the RQD pillar references to whale and insider flow?
- What is the basis for the beta of 1.1 and the macro regime sensitivity behind the 12/20 pillar score?
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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 14h ago
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know Yahoo Finance report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo! Finance Canada • 17h ago
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketWatch • 20h ago
Ulta Beauty Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors MarketWatch report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Benzinga • 23h ago
If You Invested $1000 In Ulta Beauty Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today Benzinga report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know Yahoo Finance report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST MarketWatch • 1d ago
Ulta Beauty Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day MarketWatch report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketWatch • 1d ago
Ulta Beauty Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors MarketWatch report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why Yahoo Finance report covering Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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ULTA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $640.43?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON ULTA 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $764.97 (+18.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ULTA (A- • RQD 84/100) a Buy at $648.28?
Welcome to the ULTA (Ulta Beauty Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 84/100 (Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward) in Other Specialty Stores. Bulls point to capital efficiency (29.2% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $518.62 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $648.28 Pump the brakes on ULTA — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ULTA, but look at what you are paying: 24.0x trailing P/E with 39.1% gross margins. Unless Ulta Beauty Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $829.80 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $648.28 ULTA cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ULTA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Specialty Stores and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $648.28 (52-wk range $443.60 - $714.97), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.