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Men's makeup is emerging as one of beauty's most lucrative growth areas, fueled by Gen Z men, social media and shifting attitudes toward masculinity. Global men's grooming sales are expected to climb over $85 billion by 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights, as skin-care routines are pulling more men into cosmetics through repeat purchases.
Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday after Bank of America raised their price target on the stock from $610.00 to $685.00. Bank of America currently has a neutral rating on the stock. Ulta Beauty traded as high as $658.20 and last
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Ulta Beauty is well positioned for continued upside amid a likely 2026 market rotation favoring lagging retail sectors. ULTA has accelerated comp sales growth, raised FY25 guidance, and delivered robust Q3 results with 13% y/y revenue growth and 6.4% comp sales. Key drivers include strength in fragrances, successful new product launches, heavy marketing investment, and the launch of UB Marketplace expanding third-party offerings.
Generali Asset Management SPA SGR increased its position in shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) by 2,732.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,164 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after purchasing an additional 4,017 shares
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Continuum Advisory LLC boosted its position in shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) by 8.0% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,260 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after purchasing an additional 830 shares during the period. Continuum
The US economy continued to show resilience, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing at an annualised rate of 4.3% in the third quarter – its fastest pace in about two years. Household spending was the dominant driver (up 3.5%), underscoring the strength of the American consumer.
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Congress Asset Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 1,187 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $649,000. Other hedge funds
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans trimmed its holdings in shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) by 12.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,317 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after selling 1,379 shares
Corient Private Wealth LLC cut its holdings in shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) by 24.0% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,830 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after selling 3,743 shares during the
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its holdings in Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) by 90.1% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 36,647 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after acquiring an additional 17,365 shares during the quarter. Assenagon
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Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) jump 2,287% since first bullish outlier inflow signal in 2010.