Ulta Beauty, Inc.
ULTAConsumer CyclicalNASDAQSpecialty Retail
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Daily timeframeUlta Beauty, Inc. operates as a specialty beauty retailer in the United States, Mexico, and Kuwait. The $20.62B market capitalization puts ULTA squarely in large-cap range for its industry. 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
$20.62B
Beta
0.88
P/E (TTM)
17.95
P/E (Fwd)
15.05
EPS (TTM)
$26.71
EPS (Fwd)
$31.86
ROE
47.4%
ROA
15.3%
Cash
$221.3M
Total Debt
$2.30B
Free CF
$973.1M
52W Change
-2.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $221.3M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.30B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $973.1M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 47.4%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 15.3% 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Ulta Beauty, Inc. and its sector.