Ulta Beauty, Inc.(ULTA)Stock Analysis
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ULTA Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores ULTA at 66.6/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #514 of 2,879 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. ULTA scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (94.2), revenue scale (87.9). Areas of concern include earnings quality (34.4), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2027), Ulta Beauty, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $3.2B, net income of $340.5M, an operating margin of 14.2%. Top institutional holders of ULTA by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. ULTA trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1403568. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate ULTA daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Ulta Beauty, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 71 since 2021, currently 66.6 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2027
$3.2B
Net Income
Q1 2027
$340.5M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2027
$203.6M
Operating Margin
Q1 2027
14.2%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2027
0.06
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+9.7% YoYNet Income
-4.0% YoYOperating Income
-2.0% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+1.2% YoYTotal Assets
+16.6% YoYTotal Debt
Op. Cash Flow
+12.3% YoY| Metric | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.39B +9.7% | $11.30B +0.8% | $11.21B +82.2% | $6.15B -16.8% | $7.40B +10.1% | $6.72B |
| Net Income | $1.15B -4.0% | $1.20B -7.0% | $1.29B +634.2% | $175.8M -75.1% | $705.9M +7.2% | $658.6M |
| Operating Income | $1.53B -2.0% | $1.56B -6.7% | $1.68B +608.6% | $236.8M -73.7% | $901.1M +5.5% | $854.1M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $25.64 +1.2% | $25.34 -2.7% | $26.03 +737.0% | $3.11 -74.4% | $12.15 +11.1% | $10.94 |
| Total Assets | $7.00B +16.6% | $6.00B +5.2% | $5.71B +12.1% | $5.09B +4.6% | $4.86B +52.4% | $3.19B |
| Total Debt | $62.3M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.50B +12.3% | $1.34B -9.3% | $1.48B +82.2% | $810.4M -26.4% | $1.10B +15.2% | $956.1M |
AI Insight: ULTA Financial Trends
Q2 2026 revenue retreated 18.9% sequentially after Q1's strong seasonal peak, signaling post-holiday normalization with sustained operating margin pressure.
• Operating margin compressed to 14.2% in Q2 2026 from 12.2% in Q4 2025, but remains above Q3 2025's 12.4%, indicating seasonal volatility.
• Operating cash flow remained healthy at $262M in Q2 2026 despite revenue decline, recovering from Q4 2025's $6M trough.
• Debt decreased to $145M in Q2 2026 from $552M in Q4 2025, reflecting aggressive deleveraging post-holiday season.
⚠ Net income margin fell to 10.7% in Q2 2026 versus 12.2% in Q1 2026; monitor if below-peak-season profitability becomes structural.
⚠ Sequential revenue decline from Q1 to Q2 in both 2025 and 2026 shows consistent post-peak seasonality; track comp growth pace.
AI Insight: ULTA Ratio Trends
Q4 2025 marked a trough in profitability and returns, but Q1–Q2 2026 show strong recovery with OpMargin rebounding to 12–14% and ROIC stabilizing above 65%.
• Operating margin collapsed to 10.8% in Q4 2025, lowest in data series, then recovered to 14.2% by Q2 2026.
• ROIC fell from 83.0% in Q1 2025 to 38.9% in Q4 2025; has since rebounded to 65.8% in Q2 2026.
• Leverage spiked to 0.21 D/E in Q4 2025 but normalized to 0.06 by Q2 2026, indicating debt repayment.
⚠ Q4 2025 deterioration (OpMargin −380bp YoY, ROIC −450bp) suggests seasonal weakness or operational headwind; monitor sustainability of Q1–Q2 2026 recovery.
⚠ ROE volatility (63.2% in Q1 2025 → 35.1% in Q4 2025 → 52.8% in Q2 2026) signals earnings or capital structure swings.
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Top Institutional Holders of ULTA
BlackRock, Inc.
$2.1B4,065,810 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.5B2,884,415 shSTATE STREET CORP
$1.0B2,002,587 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.0B1,960,042 shSanders Capital, LLC
$997.4M1,908,139 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$663.5M1,272,627 shMORGAN STANLEY
$585.5M1,120,044 shInvesco Ltd.
$385.8M738,157 shFRANKLIN RESOURCES INC
$328.5M628,540 shSUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP
$319.4M611,100 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $2.1B | 4,065,810 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.5B | 2,884,415 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $1.0B | 2,002,587 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.0B | 1,960,042 |
| Sanders Capital, LLC | $997.4M | 1,908,139 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $663.5M | 1,272,627 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $585.5M | 1,120,044 |
| Invesco Ltd. | $385.8M | 738,157 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | $328.5M | 628,540 |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | $319.4M | 611,100 |
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