Ulta Beauty Inc Stock Forecast
Ulta Beauty Inc stock upgraded to Hold/Accumulate.
(Updated on Jul 02, 2024)
The Ulta Beauty Inc stock price gained 2.24% on the last trading day (Tuesday, 2nd Jul 2024), rising from $384.41 to $393.02. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.74% from a day low at $383.98 to a day high of $394.49. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days but is still up by 0.99% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -109 thousand shares and in total, 745 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $292.88 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies the upper part of a wide and falling trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break up at the top trend line at $397.28 will firstly indicate a slower falling rate, but may be the first sign of a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -13.40% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $303.40 and $344.03 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
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ULTA Signals & Forecast
The Ulta Beauty Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $387.86 and $388.14. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and so far it has risen 4.49%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Ulta Beauty Inc stock
Ulta Beauty Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $385.58 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $10.51 between high and low, or 2.74%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.92%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $376.74 (-4.14%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 34 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (ULTA) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 3rd we expect Ulta Beauty Inc to open at $390.50, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $384.57 and $401.47, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.45 (+/-2.15%) up or down from last closing price. If Ulta Beauty Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.30% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $395.09 (0.53%) than the support at $385.58 (1.89%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Ulta Beauty Inc stock A Buy?
Ulta Beauty Inc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold/Accumulate candidate.
Current score: 0.123 Hold/Accumulate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for Ulta Beauty Inc of Wednesday, July 3, 2024
| Fair opening price July 3, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $390.50 ( 0.642%) | $393.02 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for ULTA
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 401.01 | 2.03% |
| R2 | 396.99 | 1.01% |
| R1 | 394.51 | 0.379% |
| Price | 393.02 | |
| S1 | 386.48 | -1.66% |
| S2 | 384.00 | -2.29% |
| S3 | 379.99 | -3.32% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 448.64 | 14.15% |
| R2 | 439.98 | 11.95% |
| R1 | 395.09 | 0.527% |
| Price | 393.02 | |
| S1 | 385.58 | -1.89% |
| S2 | 383.85 | -2.33% |
| S3 | 378.28 | -3.75% |
ULTA Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 08, 2012 | Mar 16, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | $1.00 | 1.14% |
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