Wall Street analysts have given Ulta Beauty (ULTA) a strong average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.94, indicating between a Strong Buy and Buy, according to data from 25 brokerage firms. Specifically, 13 analysts rated it as a Strong Buy (52%), while 2 rated it as a Buy (8%).
Recent changes in earnings estimates have shown a positive trend for Ulta, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year increasing by 4.6% to $25.51. This optimistic outlook has resulted in a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) for the company.
Despite the favorable ratings, analysts often exhibit a bias towards optimism due to their firms’ vested interests, which may not always align with retail investors’ actual stock performance. Therefore, while the ABR suggests a favorable investment opportunity, it is recommended to validate this with other indicators like the Zacks Rank.
