Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) is a leading beauty retailer in the United States, offering a wide range of cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products. The company operates over 1,200 stores across the country and provides an extensive online shopping experience. Ulta competes with other major beauty retailers like Sephora and department stores that offer beauty products.
On December 5, 2025, Barclays set a price target of $647 for Ulta Beauty, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 21.17% from its current trading price of $533.95. This optimistic outlook comes as Ulta's stock has shown resilience, with a recent surge of over 6% in extended trading hours following the release of strong financial results, as highlighted by Invezz.
The stock price increased from a closing price of $533 to $566, marking an impressive recovery of approximately 83% from its lowest point earlier this year. This recovery reflects the strong demand within the beauty industry and the company's ability to capitalize on it. The positive earnings report has led to speculation that the stock could potentially reach $600.
Despite a slight decrease of 1.94% or $10.57, with the stock currently priced at $533.95, Ulta's performance remains strong. The stock has fluctuated between a low of $530.09 and a high of $555 today, indicating investor interest and market activity. Ulta's market capitalization stands at approximately $23.94 billion, with a trading volume of 1,756,020 shares on the NASDAQ exchange.
Ulta's stock has reached a 52-week high of $572.23 and a low of $309.01, showcasing its volatility and potential for growth. The company's robust financial performance and positive market sentiment contribute to the optimistic price target set by Barclays, making it a stock to watch in the beauty retail sector.
