Ulta Beauty, Inc.
ULTAConsumer CyclicalNASDAQSpecialty Retail · Last scanned Sep 5, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is listed under Specialty Retail. The company carries a $24.12B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. 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.
Market Cap
$24.12B
Beta
0.85
P/E (TTM)
20.54
P/E (Fwd)
17.61
EPS (TTM)
$27.47
EPS (Fwd)
$32.03
ROE
46.1%
ROA
14.8%
Cash
$213.5M
Total Debt
$2.52B
Free CF
$914.1M
52W Change
7.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ULTA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, ULTA finished 1.97% above its 150-day moving average ($541.09) and 0.75% below its 200-day moving average ($555.89). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ULTA overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, ULTA's RSI(14) was 61.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $213.5M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.52B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $914.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 46.1%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 14.8% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has grown from $10.21B (2023) to $12.39B (2026), reflecting a 21% increase over the period.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s trajectory.