ULTA Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
7.71%
Last Quarter
$8.01
Past Year
$26.09
Growth Past 5yrs
15.84%
Next Quarter
$8.01
Estimate Next Year
$5.95
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$799.00
49.32% Upside
Mean Price Target
$631.37
17.99% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$400.00
-25.25% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 20, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
ULTA Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, ULTA (NYSE: ULTA) reported an actual EPS of $8.01 for the quarter ending on Mar 12, 2026, compared to an estimated $8.1, resulting in a -1.11% surprise. In the prior quarter (Dec 04, 2025), ULTA recorded an actual EPS of $5.14 with a 11.50% surprise. See ULTA's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
ULTA has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Mar 12, 2026 showing a -1.11% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Dec 04, 2025 recorded a 11.50% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 8.01 | 8.1 | -1.11% |
| Dec 04, 2025 | 5.14 | 4.61 | +11.50% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 5.78 | 5.1 | +13.33% |
| May 29, 2025 | 6.7 | 5.81 | +15.32% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 8.46 | 7.13 | +18.65% |
| Dec 05, 2024 | 5.14 | 4.53 | +13.47% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ULTA stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ULTA stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 73 analysts have given their ratings
to ULTA out of which
38 analysts have given strong buy call,
23 analysts have given buy call,
7 analysts rate it hold,
5 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$631.37 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 17.99% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for ULTA highest price target?
Analysts suggest ULTA's stock price would rise to a high of $799.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for ULTA over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the ULTA stock price could move to $400.00.
What is the average target price for ULTA?
ULTA stock has an average analyst estimate of $631.37.
At its current price, how far is ULTA from its average target price?
ULTA shares are currently trading 17.99% above this price target.
What were ULTA’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $8.01 versus consensus estimates of $8.10, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $8.46.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ULTA's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $8.01 and $5.95 for the whole year.
What has ULTA's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 7.71% EPS growth for ULTA in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 15.84% in the past five years.