ULTA Stock Up 8.4% after 7-Day Win Streak
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 8.4% return. The company has gained about $1.9 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $23 Bil. The stock remains 18.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.2% for the S&P 500.
Comparing ULTA Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ULTA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ULTA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 8.4% | 1.9% |
| 1M (21D) | 10.6% | 4.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 36.0% | 18.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| 2024 | -11.2% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 13.8% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 102 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 14 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 72 | 7 |
| 4D | 13 | 4 |
| 5D | 5 | 3 |
| 6D | 2 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 10 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 102 | 14 |
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Key Financials for Ulta Beauty (ULTA)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $11.2 Bil | $11.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.7 Bil | $1.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.3 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.5 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $518.1 Mil | $403.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $393.3 Mil | $305.1 Mil |
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