Russell Investments Group Ltd. Has $70.55 Million Holdings in Ulta Beauty Inc. $ULTA

Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its position in shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) by 10.0% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 128,863 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after buying an additional 11,724 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd.’s holdings in Ulta Beauty were worth $70,546,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. State of Wyoming lifted its position in Ulta Beauty by 10.5% in the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 211 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $115,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC boosted its stake in Ulta Beauty by 1.8% during the second quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 1,165 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $545,000 after buying an additional 21 shares in the last quarter. Level Four Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in Ulta Beauty by 4.8% in the 3rd quarter. Level Four Advisory Services LLC now owns 459 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $251,000 after buying an additional 21 shares during the period. Hardy Reed LLC increased its holdings in Ulta Beauty by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter. Hardy Reed LLC now owns 767 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $419,000 after buying an additional 22 shares during the period. Finally, Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. raised its stake in shares of Ulta Beauty by 3.9% in the 3rd quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 587 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $321,000 after buying an additional 22 shares in the last quarter. 90.39% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. William Blair reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Ulta Beauty in a report on Monday. Argus upped their target price on shares of Ulta Beauty from $650.00 to $700.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Ulta Beauty from $600.00 to $606.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Zacks Research cut shares of Ulta Beauty from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group lifted their price objective on Ulta Beauty from $640.00 to $715.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Ulta Beauty presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $638.12.

Ulta Beauty Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ULTA opened at $647.23 on Wednesday. Ulta Beauty Inc. has a 52-week low of $309.01 and a 52-week high of $714.97. The business has a fifty day moving average of $665.94 and a two-hundred day moving average of $586.04. The stock has a market cap of $28.71 billion, a PE ratio of 24.82, a PEG ratio of 2.99 and a beta of 0.82.

Trending Headlines about Ulta Beauty

Here are the key news stories impacting Ulta Beauty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord raised its price target sharply to $799 and kept a Buy rating, signaling sizable upside versus the current stock level. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey and Barclays also lifted targets (Telsey to $715; Barclays to $712), reinforcing analyst conviction ahead of Ulta’s earnings. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Ulta is expanding exclusive brands (adding Hairstory and NassifMD to more doors/marketplace) and running its multi‑week “21 Days of Beauty” promotion — moves that can lift in‑store and online traffic and deepen loyalty. Ulta Beauty Expands Exclusive Brands This Week’s Best Deals at Ulta
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings season is imminent; several outlets highlight Ulta on the calendar — upcoming results and guidance will be the near‑term catalyst and could drive volatility in either direction. Earnings Calendar Wall Street Insights
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader press coverage notes multiple firms lifting targets ahead of earnings, reflecting heightened analyst focus rather than new company fundamentals. Wall Street Lifts Targets
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its target to $500 but kept an Underweight rating, highlighting divergent analyst views and the potential for downside if results disappoint. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Technically the stock sits below its 50‑day moving average (short‑term resistance), which could cap near‑term upside if post‑earnings momentum fades — watch guidance and comp metrics closely.

Ulta Beauty Profile

Ulta Beauty, Inc (NASDAQ: ULTA) is a U.S.-based specialty retailer and beauty services provider focused on cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, bath and body, and beauty tools. The company operates a dual-format business that combines brick-and-mortar retail stores with an e-commerce platform, offering a broad assortment of national, prestige and mass-market brands alongside its own private-label products. In many locations Ulta also provides full-service salon treatments, positioning the company as a one-stop destination for product discovery and in-store services.

The retailer’s product mix spans color cosmetics, haircare and styling products, skin and body care, fragrance, and accessories, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences and price points.