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ULTA BEAUTY INC

Ulta Beauty

With more than 1,400 freestanding stores and 600 Target shop-in-shops, Ulta Beauty is the largest specialized beauty retailer in the US. The firm offers cosmetics (39% of 2024 sales), fragrances (13%), skin care (23%), and hair care products (19%). It also offers salon services, including hair, makeup, skin, and brow, that account for about 4% of its revenue and drive traffic. In addition, it collects royalties through its Target partnership and credit card revenue. Most standalone Ulta stores are approximately 10,000 square feet and are in suburban strip centers. The firm will soon open franchised stores in Mexico and has formed a joint venture to expand into the Middle East. Ulta was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

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Mark Cuban made numerous deals during his time on hit show "Shark Tank," including many in categories he knew well like sports, entertainment and men's products.
Cuban may have broken one of his investment rules during the Season 14, episode 15 of "Shark Tank."
What Happened:&nbsp;Mark Cuban&nbsp;likes to invest in companies that have products he could see himself using or that could be used by the Dallas Mavericks, the National Basketball Association<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/03/31348294/mark-cuban-has-a-new-role-in-life-to-prepare-for-after-investing-shark-tank-and-nba-success" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;team he owns.</a>
On a past episode of "Shark Tank," Cuban offered a deal for a company whose products he'll likely never use.
The Season 14, episode 15 of "Shark Tank" aired in early March and featured a pitch by makeup company Youthforia.
The company launched in April 2021 and had $2 million in sales prior to appearing on the episode, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/06/mark-cuban-shark-tank-deal-with-youthforia-is-for-daughters-wife.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNBC</a>. The company had seen some levels of viral success thanks to&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;and mentions of its color-changing oil blush that reacts and blends into customers' skin. On TikTok,&nbsp;<a href="https://youthforia.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Youthforia&nbsp;</a>has over 130,000 followers and over three million likes.
The Sharks liked the TikTok success and were also impressed with the company's founder and CEO&nbsp;Fiona Co Chan.&nbsp;
Kevin O'Leary&nbsp;offered&nbsp;Co Chan $100,000 for 20% of the company along with a $300,000 loan and a cut of distribution pay.
"It's a bet on the jockey on this deal," O'Leary said of Co Chan. "You're really impressive."
Co Chan wanted to hear from the other Sharks, with Cuban and&nbsp;Barbara Corcoran&nbsp;not putting out bids yet. Co Chan tried to lure them in by saying there was a launch of more shades of blush coming, which neither was thrilled about.
"When you have something that's completely differentiated, you ride that, and you don't do anything else, because that just dilutes your efforts," Cuban said. "Sometimes, you shouldn't listen to your customers."
Co Chan turned to O'Leary and offered 5% equity for $400,000 and a 50 cent royalty for each unit sold by the company up to $500,000.
O'Leary countered with an $800,000 offer for 10% equity and a $1 royalty on each unit.
This is when Cuban decided to step in, offering $400,000 for 10% without a royalty and said the reason he was interested in the makeup brand was because his<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28577562/what-its-like-to-have-mark-cuban-as-a-dad-you-dont-just-get-a-credit-card-2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;daughters and wife</a>&nbsp;would "understand" the product, which he didn't.
Cuban offered to wear the color-changing blush himself as part of demos.
O'Leary countered with a $400,000 offer for 7.5% and a 75 cent royalty on sales up to $1 million.
Ultimately, Cuban got Co Chan to accept with his final offer of $400,000 for 8% and no royalties, which he offered "just to prove a point" and ended up&nbsp;beating O'Leary.
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Why It's Important:&nbsp;The company and Co Chan drew praise from the Sharks during portions of the pitch and after Cuban's offer was accepted.
Herjavec and Corcoran, who sat out on the offers, said they were impressed with Co Chan's negotiating skills.
"Kevin, you have to get up and leave the ‘Shark Tank,'" Herjavec said. "Fiona's taking your chair."
The offer for Youthforia that was accepted makes the first deal Cuban has ever done with a makeup brand, which could provide several lessons. Cuban has often stuck to his principles in investing in products that he would use himself or the Mavericks would use.
Hearing how much the other Sharks loved the company&#8217;s CEO and the product going viral on TikTok, Cuban trusted in his family and made the investment&nbsp;because he could see his daughters and wife using the product.&nbsp;
Youthforia is available on Amazon.com and also at&nbsp;Ulta Beauty&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>)&nbsp;stores. While we won't likely see the makeup products at Mavericks games in the future, they could end up becoming a staple in the Cuban household.
Cuban stepped away from "Shark Tank" after Season 16, which aired in May 2025.
"It's not being on TV that's made it special. It's sending a message to everybody that watches that the American dream is alive and well,"&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41271567/mark-cuban-reflects-on-shark-tanks-enduring-success-the-american-dream-is-alive-and-well" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cuban said</a>&nbsp;on the "Life in Seven Songs"&nbsp;podcast of "Shark Tank."
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Ulta Beauty. Our analysis of options history for Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $204,113, and 5 were calls, valued at $289,158.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $370.0 to $490.0 for Ulta Beauty over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Ulta Beauty's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Ulta Beauty's whale trades within a strike price range from $370.0 to $490.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Ulta Beauty Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752264149_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$146.8K</td>
<td align="right">162</td>
<td align="right">219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$42.4</td>
<td>$41.8</td>
<td>$42.4</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$42.6</td>
<td>$40.3</td>
<td>$40.3</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.22</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
<td align="right">137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$114.2</td>
<td>$111.0</td>
<td>$111.0</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td align="right">122</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Ulta Beauty</h3>
With more than 1,400 freestanding stores and 600 Target shop-in-shops, Ulta Beauty is the largest specialized beauty retailer in the US. The firm offers cosmetics (39% of 2024 sales), fragrances (13%), skin care (23%), and hair care products (19%). It also offers salon services, including hair, makeup, skin, and brow, that account for about 4% of its revenue and drive traffic. In addition, it collects royalties through its Target partnership and credit card revenue. Most standalone Ulta stores are approximately 10,000 square feet and are in suburban strip centers. The firm will soon open franchised stores in Mexico and has formed a joint venture to expand into the Middle East. Ulta was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Ulta Beauty, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Ulta Beauty</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 309,551, the price of ULTA is up 0.11% at $476.68. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Ulta Beauty</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $525.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Ulta Beauty, which currently sits at a price target of $520. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Loop Capital continues to hold a Buy rating for Ulta Beauty, targeting a price of $510. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Ulta Beauty, maintaining a target price of $520. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Buy rating on Ulta Beauty with a target price of $550. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Ulta Beauty, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Ulta Beauty

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$446.6K</td>
<td>970</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>589</td>
<td>231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$146.8K</td>
<td>162</td>
<td>219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$196.4K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>154</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 1628 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on July 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 146 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.4K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 8924 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBET (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 12052 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4418 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 1232 contract(s) at a $74.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $48.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.6 million, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 8325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 1370 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $446.6K, with a price of $326.0 per contract. There were 970 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1375 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 161 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 3224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $573.0 per contract. There were 589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 204 contract(s) at a $475.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $146.8K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 252 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.4K, with a price of $1306.0 per contract. There were 252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $520 price target.

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Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Ulta Beauty, Maintains $520 Price Target

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) made a strategic move into the United Kingdom on Thursday by acquiring leading British <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46339324/ulta-beauty-announces-acquisition-of-leading-british-beauty-retailer-space-nk-from-manzanita-capit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beauty retailer </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46339324/ulta-beauty-announces-acquisition-of-leading-british-beauty-retailer-space-nk-from-manzanita-capit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Space NK Limited</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46339324/ulta-beauty-announces-acquisition-of-leading-british-beauty-retailer-space-nk-from-manzanita-capit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
The U.S.-based cosmetics giant announced that it purchased Space NK from investment firm Manzanita Capital, which specializes in backing beauty brands.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. However, the company mentioned that the transaction was funded through Ulta&#8217;s existing credit lines and cash reserves.
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Ulta&#8217;s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ulta.com/investor/news-events/press-releases/detail/206/ulta-beauty-announces-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener"> first quarter </a>of fiscal 2025 totaled $454.6 million.
It is not expected to have a significant impact on Ulta&#8217;s fiscal 2025 financial performance or ongoing capital deployment strategies, such as its share repurchase program.
Space NK currently operates 83 retail locations across the UK and Ireland and maintains a strong online presence.
The brand is recognized for offering a carefully curated selection of innovative beauty products and is widely regarded as a top destination for premium cosmetics.
Following the acquisition, Space NK will continue to function independently under its existing leadership, including CEO Andy Lightfoot.
Kecia Steelman, Ulta&#8217;s president and CEO, said the deal aligns with the company&#8217;s broader &#8220;Ulta Beauty Unleashed&#8221; international growth initiative.
She noted that adding Space NK to Ulta&#8217;s portfolio allows for an immediate foothold in the growing UK beauty market, which complements ongoing expansion efforts in Mexico and the Middle East.
&#8220;Along with our initiatives in Mexico and the Middle East, we are creating a broader platform for Ulta Beauty to unlock long-term, profitable growth,&#8221; Steelman said, expressing optimism about leveraging Space NK&#8217;s local expertise and loyal consumer base.
She emphasized that the acquisition presents a unique opportunity to scale internationally while building on Space NK&#8217;s premium retail model.
Price Action: ULTA shares are trading higher by 0.33% to $476.99 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Movers

General

Ulta Beauty Expands Overseas, Adds UK's Space NK To Its Empire

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) today announced that it has acquired Space NK Limited, a leading British beauty retailer, from Manzanita Capital, a beauty sector specialist investor with a long-term investment horizon. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The purchase of Space NK was funded with cash on hand and capacity under Ulta Beauty's existing credit facility. The acquisition is not expected to be material to Ulta Beauty's fiscal 2025 financial results and will not impact execution of its capital allocation priorities, including its share repurchase program.
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Ulta Beauty Acquires Space NK, Financial Terms Not Disclosed

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $485 to $550.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Ulta Beauty, Raises Price Target to $550

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.89% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.68%. Currently, Ulta Beauty has a market capitalization of $21.47 billion. 
Buying $100 In ULTA: If an investor had bought $100 of ULTA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $228.61 today based on a price of $477.79 for ULTA at the time of writing.
<h3>Ulta Beauty's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751577312_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

The S&amp;P 500 finally reached new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46195977/s-amp-p-500-all-time-highs-5-catalysts-driving-it-higher">all-time highs this week</a>, surpassing the level last seen in February, and investors have plenty of confidence as they move into the summer.
While several factors influenced the April drawdown and subsequent recovery, the market's continued strength has been bolstered by strong corporate earnings in the first quarter. This month, we will begin to see earnings figures for the second quarter. Whether those numbers can match those from Q1 could make or break this rally.
Today, we&#8217;re examining five stocks that not only reported impressive Q1 results but also increased their guidance for Q2, indicating they anticipate earnings to remain strong. These are the most likely stocks to keep rallying through earnings season.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advanced Micro Devices Inc.</h2>
AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) reported earnings for Q1 2025 on May 6 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45237261/amd-q1-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-driven-by-expanding-data-center-ai-momentum-chipmaker-expects-strong-growth-in-2025">smashed expectations</a> on its way to a record quarter. Q1 revenue came in at $7.44 billion, beating the expected $7.1 billion easily and demonstrating year-over-year (YOY) growth of over 35%. The $0.96 EPS figure also beat expectations by $0.03. The data center segment saw the most considerable expansion, growing 57% YOY. AMD also raised the top end of its Q2 guidance estimates to $7.7 billion, placing Q2 revenue within a range of $7.1 billion to $7.7 billion. The consensus expectation for AMD Q2 revenue is currently $7.2 billion.
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June saw a flurry of price target bumps from analysts covering AMD shares, including a June 23 double upgrade from Hold to Strong Buy from Melius Research (along with a price target bump from $110 to $175). The earnings beat, guidance raise and analyst upgrades have contributed to the stock's resurgence as shares finally broke above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The MACD confirms the bullish action, so AMD now has fundamental and technical tailwinds at its back as we prepare for Q2 earnings season. If AI capital expenditure (CapEx) spending continues to grow, AMD could be one of the biggest winners in the second half of 2025 and beyond.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ulta Beauty Inc.</h2>
ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45695903/ulta-stock-is-rising-friday-whats-going-on">reported</a> earnings on the last day of May, and its numbers were impressive, especially for a company bracing for impact from tariffs. The company blew away both EPS and revenue projections, beating EPS estimates by $0.97 ($6.70 EPS reported vs. $5.73 expected). Quarterly revenue grew 4.5% YOY, led by a stunning increase in comp sales that far exceeded Wall Street estimates. ULTA reported Q1 comp sales growth of 2.9%, while the Street had expected a minute 0.2%. The company also raised the top of its full-year 2025 guidance estimates to $11.7 billion in total sales, with EPS ranging from $22.65 to $23.20, up from $22.50 to $22.90.
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Following the optimistic report and guidance raise, the stock rallied fiercely, jumping 11% in the session following the earnings release. A bullish technical signal materialized as well: the Golden Cross, where the stock's 50-day MA rises above the 200-day MA. A Golden Cross signifies renewed interest from technical traders, and combined with the earnings tailwinds, gives ULTA a strong bull case going forward.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Adobe Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
The progenitor of the PDF, Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), also posted strong earnings for Q1. On June 12, the company announced $5.06 EPS (beating the $4.97 estimate) and revenue of $5.87 billion, which represented YOY growth north of 10%. Despite the sales growth, the stock remains somewhat undervalued compared to its high-flying tech peers, trading at 23 times forward earnings with a Price-to-Earnings (PEG) growth rate of 1.83. The average P/E ratio for the tech sector remains elevated above 35 for comparison.
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Adobe kept its full-year 2025 revenue estimates unchanged during the Q1 report, but upped EPS projections from $20.36 to a range of $20.50 to $20.70. The market's reaction to the June 12 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45915038/adobe-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-raised-fy-guidance-continued-investments-in-ai-innovation">earnings report</a> was muted, but that could be because the downtrend had already broken in the previous month. ADBE shares finally broke above a resistance level that had been locking the price down since late December, and now that the RSI has drifted under 70 again, a new entry point could be on the horizon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amer Sports Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Unlike competitors like Lululemon, Amer Sports (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) has thrived despite worrisome tariff troubles. The Salomon and Arc'teryx manufacturer posted earnings on May 20 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45516942/amer-sports-crushes-q1-estimates-thanks-to-arcteryx-and-salomon-expects-tariff-impact-to-be-negligible">absolutely scorched</a> the market's expectations, especially in terms of EPS ($0.27 per share reported vs. $0.12 expected). The company's quarterly revenue of $1.47 billion also represented growth of more than 24% from the same period last year.
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Amer Sports raised guidance on both full-year EPS and revenue projections, delighting the market and quelling fears in an industry that's been unequally punished by tariffs. The stock made new all-time highs earlier this month, with the uptrend strengthening thanks to increasing volume and bullish action on the moving averages. Don't sleep on this up-and-coming sports apparel machine.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jabil Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) is an AI play that has been gaining steam this year, thanks to (you guessed it) earnings growth backed by strong technical trends. During the company's fiscal Q3 2025 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/45976313/jabil-posts-upbeat-earnings-joins-verve-therapeutics-john-wiley-sons-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-tuesday">earnings release</a> on June 17, CFO Greg Hebard reported net revenue of $7.8 billion, beating not just analyst expectations but the company's internal projections by more than $800 million. EPS also came in 35% higher YOY at $2.55 per share. Full-year 2025 revenue guidance was raised to $29 billion, and the high-end EPS range was boosted to $9.33. The free cash flow position also continues to improve, as the company banked $326 million in Q3 and now expects to hold a $1.2 billion cash pile by the end of 2025, while still completing its $1 billion stock buyback plan.
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The company's second-half plans were applauded by investors, who sent the stock to new all-time highs earlier this month. The share price had already risen above the 50-day and 200-day MAs back in May and the uptrend continues to gain steam on solid fundamental data. The technical and fundamental tailwinds are supported by continued analyst backing, including Bank of America, which raised its JABL price target to an industry high of $245 on June 20.
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Opinion

5 Stocks Set To Crush Q2 Earnings

Ulta Beauty's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NYSE">ULTA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.33 million shares sold short, which is 6.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.27 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Ulta Beauty Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751396431_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ulta Beauty has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ulta Beauty's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ulta Beauty's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 14.03%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Is Ulta Beauty Gaining or Losing Market Support?

In the current market session, Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) stock price is at $453.09, after a 1.31% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 7.42%, and in the past year, by 17.42%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750946437_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Ulta Beauty P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 49.97 in the Specialty Retail industry, Ulta Beauty Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 17.95. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750946437_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Ulta Beauty Inc's Price Over Earnings

Management

Ulta Beauty Appoints Chris Lialios Interim CFO

JP Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers reiterated the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ULTA/analyst-ratings">Overweight rating</a> on Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), citing recent data that suggests a stronger second-quarter performance than current market expectations.
Horvers highlighted a positive shift in beauty product sales within the Food, Drug, and Mass (FDM) channels, which turned slightly positive at +0.1% for the four weeks ending June 14. This marks an improvement from the prior month&#8217;s -1.2% (which was also revised up by 30 basis points).
While quarter-to-date trends saw a slight dip to +0.1% through June 14 from +0.5% as of May 31, potentially due to a post-Memorial Day Weekend slowdown, Horvers emphasized the significant correlation between Ulta Beauty&#8217;s same-store sales and broader beauty market data: a 65% correlation with NielsenIQ&#8217;s cosmetics data and 53% with overall beauty data.
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Analysis of year-over-year and two-year comparisons in Nielsen data, corroborated by Circana, indicates robust second-quarter trends for the beauty sector. 
Based on this, Horvers projects a second-quarter growth range of +4% to +7% for Ulta Beauty, a forecast significantly exceeding the Consensus Metrix estimate of +2.1% and his own previous projection of +2.0%. 
Similarly, Circana data suggests a potential second-quarter growth range of +2.5% to +7%, with Horvers&#8217; Ulta Beauty index based on Circana data centered between +5% and +7%.
This positive outlook contrasts with Ulta Beauty&#8217;s May 29 commentary, where management stated that May&#8217;s performance was &#8220;better than&#8221; the first quarter, implying same-store sales above 2.9%. Horvers also noted that sales comparisons will become more favorable in the final two months of the second quarter.
From a guidance perspective, Ulta Beauty had previously communicated expectations for comparable sales to remain relatively consistent throughout the year, with the second and third quarters anticipated to outperform due to easier year-over-year comparisons. 
These easier comparisons are attributed to lapping less effective promotions, an ERP-related disruption, and an unprecedented surge in competitive store openings dating back to 2021.
Price Action: ULTA shares are trading lower by 1.18% to $466.19 at last check Tuesday.
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Analyst Color

Reiteration

Analyst Sees Ulta Beauty's Q2 Outperformance Driven By Shifting Beauty Trends

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird raised Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) price target from $410 to $425. Baird analyst Rob Oliver maintained a Neutral rating. Adobe shares closed at $391.68 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADBE/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital increased the price target for Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) from $480 to $510. Loop Capital analyst Anthony Chukumba maintained a Buy rating. Ulta Beauty shares closed at $459.17 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ULTA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc raised SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMA#NYSE">SMA</a>) price target from $38 to $40. Keybanc analyst Todd Thomas maintained an Overweight rating. SmartStop Self Storage shares closed at $35.69 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan slashed the price target for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) from $147 to $141. JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintained an Overweight rating. Abercrombie &amp; Fitch shares closed at $74.66 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan raised the price target for Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) from $349 to $353. JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang maintained an Overweight rating. Accenture shares closed at $311.71 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson increased Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIS#NASDAQ">NBIS</a>) price target from $50 to $55. DA Davidson analyst Alex Platt maintained a Buy rating. Nebius Group shares settled at $47.13 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NBIS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo raised Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) price target from $173 to $216. Wells Fargo analyst Alec Brondolo upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Wix.com shares closed at $149.10 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WIX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Scotiabank increased Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) price target from $43 to $48. Scotiabank analyst Orest Wowkodaw upgraded the stock from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform. Freeport-McMoRan shares closed at $40.94 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FCX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies cut the price target for Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) from $245 to $205. Jefferies analyst Philip Ng downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Packaging Corporation shares settled at $188.57 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PKG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. cut BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) price target from $145 to $138. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Robert Burns maintained a Buy rating. BioNTech shares closed at $106.57 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BNTX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Loop Capital analyst Anthony Chukumba maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $480 to $510.

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Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.13%. Currently, Ulta Beauty has a market capitalization of $20.54 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ULTA: If an investor had bought $1000 of ULTA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,026.56 today based on a price of $456.97 for ULTA at the time of writing.
<h3>Ulta Beauty's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 9.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.64%. Currently, Ulta Beauty has a market capitalization of $20.82 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ULTA: If an investor had bought $1000 of ULTA stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $18,771.68 today based on a price of $463.29 for ULTA at the time of writing.
<h3>Ulta Beauty's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749222042_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Ulta Beauty Stock In The Last 15 Years

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/05/final-trades-ulta-disney-gap-and-the-slv.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower, said The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) is down 33% in a week and recommended using the weakness to buy the stock. The stock trades at 9.7 times and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. 
Link said the clothing retailer reported a robust quarter that gained market share, and praised the new management as &#8220;phenomenal.&#8221;
Gap reported quarterly earnings of 51 cents per share on May 29, beating the consensus estimate of 45 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $3.46 billion, beating the Street estimate of $3.42 billion.
Cerity Partners&#8217;s Jim Lebenthal said The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has been in the $115 range. He expects the stock to break above $120.
As per the recent news, on June 4, Walt Disney lost its legal effort to prevent longtime executive Justin Connolly from leaving the company to join Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) YouTube.
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Bill Baruch, founder and President of both Blue Line Capital and Blue Line Futures, picked iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>), saying silver reached the highest level since 2012.
On the earnings front, Westinghouse Air Brake, on April 23, reported better-than-expected first-quarter adjusted EPS results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.
Brian G. Belski of BMO Capital Markets named Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) as his final trade.
Lending support to his choice, Ulta Beauty, on May 29, reported quarterly earnings of $6.70 per share, which beat the consensus estimate of $5.77 per share Quarterly revenue of $2.85 billion beat the Street estimate of $2.79 billion.
Price Action:
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<li>Gap shares gained 2.6% to close at $21.58 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Disney fell 0.9% to close at $112.53 on Thursday.</li>
<li>iShares Silver Trust gained 3.5% during the session.</li>
<li>Ulta Beauty shares rose 0.3% to settle at $467.04.</li>
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