This beauty stock has been on fire over the past year. Jefferies sees even more upside
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“Ulta Beauty is likely to rally as the chain store shifts its corporate strategy to better differentiate itself from rivals and capitalize on continued demand for beauty products, according to Jefferies.”
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The claim attributes a specific strategic outlook and rally prediction to Jefferies. While the evidence confirms Jefferies provided analyst coverage (Claim 2), the specific prediction that Ulta 'is likely to rally as the chain store shifts its corporate strategy to better differentiate itself from rivals and capitalize on continued demand' is not independently corroborated by multiple sources, making it attributable to the initial source's reporting on Jefferies' analysis.
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— Below is a list of companies having stocks that are included in the S&P MidCap 400 (S&P 400) stock market index. The index, maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices, comprises the common stocks of 400 mid-…
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— The Russell 1000 Index is a U.S. stock market index that tracks the largest 1,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index, which represent about 93% of the total market capitalization of that index. The inde…
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“The investment firm upgraded the cosmetics giant to buy from hold.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Jefferies upgraded Ulta Beauty's stock rating from 'hold' to 'buy'.
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— Jefferies is the leading pure-play investment banking and capital markets firm, purpose-built and driven to deliver for our clients.
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— Apr 7, 2026 · Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is one of the world’s leading full-service investment banking and capital markets firms offering a full range of investment banking, equities, fixed income…
https://ir.jefferies.com/overview/
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— Learn about Jefferies’ partnership culture, flat entrepreneurial structure, how we work and the depth of insight we deliver to our clients.
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“It also raised its price target on shares to $700 from $635, suggesting 26.5% upside from Friday's close.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Jefferies raised the price target for Ulta Beauty, citing figures around $700 and noting the previous target was lower ($635 or $600).
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— Jefferies upgraded Ulta Beauty (ULTA) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $700, up from $635. The firm has improved confidence in the company's revenue durability citing a "broadening beauty backd…
https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/ulta-beauty-upgraded-t…
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— Price Increase Announcement: Jeffries has raised the target price for Ulta Beauty from $700 to $720. Market Implications: This adjustment reflects a positive outlook on Ulta Beauty's performance in th…
https://intellectia.ai/news/stock/ulta-beauty-inc-jefferies-…
https://intellectia.ai/news/stock/ulta-beauty-inc-jefferies-…
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“The global beauty market has grown considerably in recent years — a trend that is expected to continue despite concerns that demand is cooling .”
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— The global beauty and personal care products market is expected to grow...
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/beauty-p…
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— The global beauty industry continued to grow in 2023, but the dynamics driving sector growth are shifting. A new analysis shows some emerging bright spots and how players can compete.
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/…
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/…
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— Challenges on the global beauty market took their toll on LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s beauty business in 2025, when its Perfumes and Cosmetics Division saw its sales overall dip 3% year-over-ye…
https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/lists/t…
https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/lists/t…
“The market is expected to expand by 5% annually through 2030, consulting firm McKinsey said last year .”
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— Beverlee McKinsey (born Beverlee Magruder; August 9, 1935 – May 2, 2008) was an American actress. She is best known for her roles on daytime serials, including Iris Cory Carrington on Another World an…
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— James Oscar McKinsey (June 4, 1889 – November 30, 1937) was an American accountant, management consultant, professor of accounting at the University of Chicago, and founder of McKinsey & Company.
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“Amid that backdrop, Ulta shares have gained ground, rising roughly 55% over the past 12 months.”
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— R.E.M. Beauty LLC (formally as r.e.m. beauty) is a cosmetics brand by Ariana Grande, launched on November 12, 2021. It is known for its space-age aesthetic, vegan and cruelty-free formulas, and a prod…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.E.M._Beauty
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— Rare Beauty is an American cosmetics company founded by singer and actress Selena Gomez. Launched on September 3, 2020, the brand takes its name from Gomez's third studio album, Rare (2020). Rare Beau…
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— Ulta Beauty, Inc., formerly known as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. and before 2000 as Ulta3, is an American chain of cosmetic stores headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Ulta Beauty carrie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
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“Amazon and other online marketplaces are jumping into the beauty fray, selling makeup from legacy brands at considerable discounts.”
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Web search results mention Amazon and online marketplaces selling makeup deals, indicating that online platforms are key players in the beauty sector.
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— Hurry! The 2025 Amazon Big Spring Sale is on, with unbeatable makeup deals from Estee Lauder, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Covergirl, Clinique, L'Oreal Paris, and Laura Geller. Prices start at just $3.50!
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— Beauty marketplaces appear to be making a comeback, and for good reason. Led by Amazon, online, multivendor platforms have seen momentum as new brands hop on the Amazon bandwagon each month, and ...
https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/beauty-…
https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/beauty-…
“Makeup accounts for roughly 38% of Ulta sales, Jefferies said.”
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The claim cites Jefferies stating that makeup accounts for roughly 38% of Ulta's sales. This specific figure is only found in the context of the provided evidence set, and no other source corroborates this exact percentage.
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— The Russell 1000 Index is a U.S. stock market index that tracks the largest 1,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index, which represent about 93% of the total market capitalization of that index. The inde…
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“Of the 28 analysts covering Ulta, 18 have a buy or strong buy on shares, LSEG data shows.”
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