Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)

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Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is down 22.1% since the beginning of the year. At $471 per share, ULTA is trading 34.1% below its 52-week high of $715. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ULTA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,443.

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) has returned -22.12% so far this year and -0.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ULTA has returned 7.13% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 25, 2007, ULTA's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Sep 2009 with a return of +43.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -33.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ULTA closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +24.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 30, 2019 at -29.6%.

Ulta Beauty, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.97%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 26, 2007.

• This stock captured 140.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 108.30% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ULTA ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ulta Beauty, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ulta Beauty, Inc. was 87.89%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 438 trading sessions.

The current Ulta Beauty, Inc. drawdown is 33.33%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ulta Beauty, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ulta Beauty, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.