This beauty stock trading at a discount is building a 'flywheel to drive growth,' Bank of America says
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Ulta Beauty 's stock is looking more attractive after a pullback, especially as the retailer could be poised to reap the benefits of its recent investments, according to Bank of America.
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What happened
Ulta Beauty 's stock is looking more attractive after a pullback, especially as the retailer could be poised to reap the benefits of its recent investments, according to Bank of America.
Why it matters
The bank upgraded the retailer to buy from neutral.
Common ground
It has a $685 price target on shares, suggesting 32% upside from Monday's close.
Perspective signals
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Read the original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/this-beauty-stock-trading-at-a-discount-is-build…
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.
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Claim 1: “Of the 28 analysts covering Ulta, 19 have a buy or strong buy on shares, LSEG data shows.”
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The provided evidence does not contain LSEG data or the specific analyst count (19 out of 28) mentioned in the claim.
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— • You're signed out. Videos you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.
https://www.youtube.com/
https://www.youtube.com/
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— Shop top beauty brands & new arrivals at Ulta Beauty. Join Ulta Beauty Rewards. Free store pickup & curbside available.
https://www.ulta.com/
https://www.ulta.com/
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— Analyst Ratings - Top Defense Stocks to Buy to Beat The Market in 202…
https://www.marketbeat.com/ratings/
https://www.marketbeat.com/ratings/
Claim 2: “The bank upgraded the retailer to buy from neutral.”
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The evidence mentions Argus Research upgrading Ulta to Buy and Piper Sandler upgrading Ulta to Overweight, but there is no mention of Bank of America upgrading the stock from neutral to buy.
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— American beauty store chain. Ulta Beauty, Inc. Formerly.Ulta Beauty offers both high-end and drugstore cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances, in addition to its own brands of beauty products and fragran…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
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— Key Takeaways Argus Research has upgraded Ulta Beauty (ULTA) from a Hold to a Buy rating.Ulta Beauty's ULTA latest upgrade by Argus Research adds to a series of optimistic evaluations by various analy…
https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3120297/ulta-beauty-ulta-upgr…
https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3120297/ulta-beauty-ulta-upgr…
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— Piper Sandler upgraded Ulta to overweight from neutral. Goldman Sachs downgraded Abbott Labs to sell from neutral.Bank of America reinstated MetLife and Travelers as buy. Wedbush raised its price targ…
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/01/mondays-calls-of-the-day-ama…
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/01/mondays-calls-of-the-day-ama…
Claim 3: “It has a $685 price target on shares”
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The evidence shows the number '685' appearing in the context of the number of stores where the brand Wyn will be launched, not as a price target from Bank of America.
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— The beauty brand will be launched in over 685 Ulta stores across the US, followed by a global rollout. Group founder and chief executive officer of Good Glamm Group Darpan Sanghvi.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/good-glamm-serena-william…
https://www.livemint.com/companies/good-glamm-serena-william…
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— Log in to Mobile & Online Banking to access your personal and small business accounts, see balances, transfer funds, pay bills and more.
https://www.bankofamerica.com/online-banking/sign-in/
https://www.bankofamerica.com/online-banking/sign-in/
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— Shares. ultabeauty. 685. Descubre ofertas diarias de maquillaje y belleza en Ulta Beauty. I found one omg #UltaBeautyatTarget #fyp #miamiflorida Descubriendo Ulta Beauty en Target. Encuentra lo mejor …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/ulta-beauty-alameda-ca
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/ulta-beauty-alameda-ca
Claim 4: “The stock was trading up nearly 3% ahead of the Tuesday's open.”
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None of the provided evidence mentions stock trading percentages or pre-market activity for Tuesday.
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— In 2025, Ulta Beauty launched their first store outside the United States, in The Avenues Mall, Kuwait. The company also announced their expansion into the Mexican market through a joint venture with …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
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— the Nikkei- Japan’s main stock market index- has surged by 50.7% this year.
https://www.investopedia.com/markets-news-4427704
https://www.investopedia.com/markets-news-4427704
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— Shop top beauty brands & new arrivals at Ulta Beauty. Join Ulta Beauty Rewards. Free store pickup & curbside available.
https://www.ulta.com/
https://www.ulta.com/
Claim 5: “the beauty supply chain told investors in March that it had poured more than $434 million into opening new stores, remodeling existing ones, improving its information technology systems, expanding its Wellness by Ulta retail space and growing its international footprint in fiscal 2025.”
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While Wikipedia mentions international expansion in 2025, there is no evidence provided regarding a specific $434 million investment figure or a March announcement detailing these specific expenditures.
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— In 2025, Ulta Beauty launched their first store outside the United States, in The Avenues Mall, Kuwait. The company also announced their expansion into the Mexican market through a joint venture with …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
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— Visit Ulta Beauty in Chattanooga, TN & shop your favorite makeup, haircare, & skincare brands in-store. Plus, book appointments for hair, skin, or brow services at our Chattanooga salon.
https://www.ulta.com/stores/chattanooga-tn-308
https://www.ulta.com/stores/chattanooga-tn-308
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— Ulta Beauty (ULTA) has emerged as a standout performer in the retail sector, driven by a combination of robust earnings, strategic repositioning, and a forward-looking growth strategy.
https://www.ainvest.com/news/ulta-beauty-ulta-sustaining-mom…
https://www.ainvest.com/news/ulta-beauty-ulta-sustaining-mom…
Claim 6: “Over the past three months, Ulta stock has shed nearly 24%.”
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The claim states the stock shed nearly 24% over three months, but CoinCodex reports a decrease of -11.39% in the past three months, directly contradicting the specific percentage.
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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.[2] Ulta Beauty car…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulta_Beauty
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— Ulta Beauty stock has received a consensus rating of buy. The average rating score is and is based on 74 buy ratings, 14 hold ratings, and 9 sell ratings.According to the current price, Ulta Beauty is…
https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/ulta-stock
https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/ulta-stock
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— Additionally, Ulta Beauty stock’s price decreased by -11.39% in the past three months and declined by -19.03% in the past year.Per our algorithmic Ulta Beauty stock forecast, ULTA’s price could see a …
https://coincodex.com/stocks/how-to-buy-ULTA/
https://coincodex.com/stocks/how-to-buy-ULTA/
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