Ulta Beauty Forecasts 6.3% Q1 EPS Drop to $7.93 on 9.6% Revenue Growth
Ulta Beauty shares rose 1.93% to close at $690.99, trailing the S&P 500’s 2.05% gain and advancing 3.11% over the past month versus a 1.28% sector increase. Analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $7.93 (down 6.3%) on $3.82 billion revenue (up 9.6%), with full-year EPS at $25.56 (+0.9%) and revenue at $12.37 billion (+9.5%).
1. Trading Session Performance
Ulta Beauty closed at $690.99, marking a 1.93% increase from the previous day. This gain trailed the S&P 500’s 2.05% advance, the Dow’s 2.54% rise and the Nasdaq’s 2.27% climb.
2. Monthly and Sector Comparison
Over the past month, Ulta shares have climbed 3.11%, outpacing the Retail-Wholesale sector’s 1.28% gain and contrasting with the S&P 500’s 1.49% decline. This relative strength underscores sustained investor interest in beauty retail.
3. Q1 Analyst Estimates
Analysts project first-quarter earnings of $7.93 per share, a 6.26% decline year-over-year, on revenue of $3.82 billion, up 9.62%. For the full year, consensus forecasts call for $25.56 EPS (up 0.87%) and $12.37 billion in revenue (up 9.52%).
4. Valuation and Rank Metrics
Ulta trades at a forward P/E of 23.84, above the industry average of 21.75, and holds a PEG ratio of 3.16 versus the 2.75 industry norm. The company carries a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), reflecting recent upward estimate revisions.