A Nov. 3 headline asks whether Ulta Beauty will beat estimates again in its next earnings report. The supplied information does not include the report date, analyst estimates or results, so it doesn’t establish whether Ulta will beat expectations. The stock last closed at US$649.97.
Investor takeaway: Another earnings beat is a possibility raised by the headline, not a confirmed outcome.
Ulta closed at US$649.97
Ulta Beauty Inc
ULTA.US
ULTA.US
Ulta Beauty Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$27.15B
P/E
23.2x
52W high
$714.97
52W low
$443.60
1W change
+1.28%
Beta
0.84
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 28 analysts covering ULTA · as of Nov 2, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast ULTA stock price to rise 0.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Buy4.18 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$635.84
+0.1% Upside
Current Price
C$634.89
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (28 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on ULTA's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
28.4%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
31.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$759.02
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$673.83 | C$611.01 – C$743.10 |
| 60 trading days | C$715.16 | C$622.73 – C$821.30 |
| 90 trading days | C$759.02 | C$640.68 – C$899.21 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Ulta shares gained 1.28% over one week and 16.77% over one month. Latest volume was 26,447 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 470,509.
Bull case
The headline raises the possibility of another earnings beat. The supplied company figures also show a 9.3% profit margin and trailing-twelve-month EPS of US$27.32.
Bear case
The supplied information includes no earnings estimates, report date or results. The headline alone can’t show whether Ulta will beat expectations.
What the earnings headline says
The Nov. 3 headline asks, “Will Ulta (ULTA) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?” It poses a question, not a confirmed earnings outcome. The supplied information doesn’t say when Ulta will report, what analysts expect or whether the company beat estimates in previous reports. It also includes no new earnings release or company guidance. The headline is something to watch, not evidence of a beat. Ulta Beauty is listed in the consumer discretionary sector. Visit Ulta Beauty’s company page.
What the supplied numbers show
Ulta last closed at US$649.97. The supplied figures show a 0.42% decline over one day, a 1.28% gain over one week, a 16.77% gain over one month and a 2.40% gain year to date. Latest volume was 26,447 shares, or 0.95 times the stated 20-day average of 470,509. The share price was 76% of the supplied 52-week range of US$443.60 to US$714.97.
The listed fundamentals include a P/E ratio of 23.239, a 9.3% profit margin, 46.1% return on equity and trailing-twelve-month EPS of US$27.32. These figures provide context, but they don’t show whether the next earnings report will beat estimates. The stock page also lists analyst information at Ulta Beauty analyst ratings. Those figures are not company earnings results.
What to watch for next
To assess the headline, investors need the date of Ulta’s next earnings report and the estimates its results will be compared with. Neither is included here. Until that information or the report itself is available, the supplied facts can’t confirm a beat, a miss or a change in expectations. The other Nov. 3 headline about a WHOOP partnership and earlier headlines about store expansion are separate items. They don’t establish the outcome of Ulta’s next earnings report.
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