Well, that wasn't long.Just one quarter after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought more than $266 million worth of Ulta Beauty (ULTA -4.60%) stock, the conglomerate dumped nearly all of that stake in the third quarter this year, selling more than 95% of its shares.The move was surprising for those who follow Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha is known as a long-term investor, having said, "Our favorite holding period is forever" when the right conditions are met. He has held some stocks for decades, includi ...

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA ) stock has fallen 22% year-to-date while the market has soared. Investors are likely disappointed by the lack of growth recently and the fact that 2024 and 2025 will be transitional years for the company.I objectively search for undervalued stocks of any size across a wide variety of industries using quantitative methods that I've thoroughly backtested for success. I believe the numbers are more important than the story (most of the time), as they tend to paint a more realistic pi ...

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Both top investors spied opportunity in the Ulta sell-off.There may be no greater investor in history than Warren Buffett. Over nearly 60 years, his conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B -0.82%), has almost doubled the annualized returns of the S&P 500. And while that may sound impressive on its face, it gets even more so thanks to the power of compound growth. From 1964 to 2023, the stock delivered an overall gain of 4,384,748%, absolutely crushing the 31,223% returns of the broad market. To clar ...

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA ) organized its investor day last week, after a tumultuous period. Shares have underperformed recently and ULTA's management is under pressure to deliver. Wall Street seems unsure about this company. Over the past three years, ULTA shares have shifted between outperforming theAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ULTA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I ...

BofA Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson reiterated the Neutral rating on Ulta Beauty, Inc. ULTA with a price objective of $380. The analyst reduced the FY25 EPS estimate by 8% to $22.41, reflecting a 3% decline due to more store openings offset by lower margins. The company projects annual sales growth of 4-6%, comparable sales growth of 3-4%, and low-double-digit EPS growth. Per Hutchinson, FY25 may be a transitional year, with results falling short of long-term targets as the company navigates softer ...

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) , a prominent player in the beauty space is trading at a discount compared to the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry. With a forward 12-month Price/Earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.3X, ULTA is trading below the industry average of 16.8X and the broader Retail and Wholesale sector's 24X. It also trades lower than the S&P 500's multiple of 22.1X. However, investors should carefully evaluate whether this discounted valuation signifies a genuine buying opportunity or if it could be a poten ...

Ulta Beauty plans to open 200 new stores as part of a long-term strategy announced this week. At its investors' day Wednesday (Oct. 16), the beauty retailer said it hopes to open the new locations over the next three years, bringing its store count to more than 1,800, according to a press release. Ulta also wants to expand its loyalty program to 50 million members by 2028 by "reaching new segments of beauty enthusiasts," per the release. "The strategic priorities announced today are designed to amplify our ...

Staying committed to strengthening its position in the beauty industry, Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) has announced an ambitious strategic plan and new long-term financial targets. With more than 30 years of innovation and leadership in the sector, the company is preparing to capitalize on its proven business model and financial strength to push its next phase of expansion. The newly announced strategic priorities are aimed at enhancing Ulta Beauty's distinctive model and driving innovation to meet the changing ...

Ulta Beauty announced on Wednesday that it plans to open 200 new stores over a three-year period as part of the company's strategic growth plan. The beauty retailer said Wednesday that it will step up the pace of its openings, targeting a 1,800-plus store footprint "over the long-term." Ulta currently has more than 1,400 retail stores nationwide. It also has several hundred Ulta Beauty at Target locations. The company unveiled its expansion plans in the morning, before the start of its investor day on Wedne ...