ULTA monthly performance report
View ULTA's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ULTA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Ulta Beauty (ULTA) closed November 2026 at $660.66, up 3.16% for the month and +23.75% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ULTA is +9.20%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +19.48% versus its 200-day moving average ($552.92), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ULTA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −2.19%, with a relative strength index reading of 98.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Ulta Beauty ended November 2026 at $660.66, posting a monthly return of +3.16%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.34%.
The current quarter stands at +20.96% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +19.48% versus the 200-day moving average ($552.92).
Year-to-date, ULTA is +9.20% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −1.43%. The stock is currently −7.60% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −44.56%.
| Period | ULTA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.49% | −0.36% | +1.85% |
| 1 Week | +2.47% | +2.59% | −0.13% |
| 1 Month | +3.16% | −0.18% | +3.34% |
| 3 Months | +33.92% | −2.37% | +36.29% |
| 6 Months | +32.59% | +0.83% | +31.76% |
| YTD | +9.20% | +10.62% | −1.43% |
| 12 Months | +23.75% | +12.25% | +11.50% |
| 3 Years | +69.18% | +71.37% | −2.19% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2025 | +19.16% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +17.26% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +15.02% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | +13.71% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | +12.49% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −23.67% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −22.57% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −11.37% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | −11.11% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | −5.44% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +16.87% |
| Q4 2025 | +10.66% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.60% |
| Q2 2026 | −13.72% |
| Q3 2026 | +21.11% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +20.96% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +4.46% |
| 2024 | −11.24% |
| 2025 | +39.11% |
| 2026 | +9.20% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $714.97 (2026-02-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $443.60 (2026-06-30) |
| Current Price | $660.66 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $552.92 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +19.48% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −44.56% (2025-03-13) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −7.60% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 98.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −2.19% |
| RS Peak | 124.8 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 64.1 (Nov 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ULTA's return for this report period?
ULTA returned +3.16% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has ULTA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ULTA: +9.20% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is ULTA's 12-month return?
+23.75% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ULTA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +19.48% versus 200DMA ($552.92).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−44.56% on 2025-03-13.