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Ulta Beauty Inc Short Interest Update

Recent data shows that the short interest in Ulta Beauty Inc (NYSE: ULTA) has dropped by 8.82% since the previous report. Currently, there are 2.10 million shares sold short, representing 6.2% of the company’s available shares for trading. At the current trading volume, it would take investors an average of 1.83 days to cover these short positions.

Understanding Short Interest

Short interest refers to the total number of shares that have been borrowed and sold but not yet repurchased or closed. Short selling involves selling stocks that the trader does not own, aiming to buy them back at a lower price. If the stock price decreases, the trader profits; if it rises, losses occur.

Monitoring short interest is valuable because it offers insight into overall market sentiment about a stock. Rising short interest often suggests that investors are becoming more pessimistic, while falling short interest may indicate growing optimism.

Ulta Beauty Inc Short Interest Trend (Past 3 Months)

The chart above illustrates that Ulta Beauty Inc’s short interest as a percentage of float has decreased since the last update. While this does not guarantee an imminent price increase, it does show that fewer shares are currently being shorted.

How Ulta Beauty Inc Compares to Its Peers

Analysts and investors often compare companies to their peers—businesses with similar industry focus, size, age, and financial structure—to evaluate performance. You can identify a company’s peer group by reviewing its 10-K filings, proxy statements, or conducting your own analysis.

According to Benzinga Pro, the average short interest among Ulta Beauty Inc’s peer group is 14.47% of float. This means Ulta Beauty Inc has a lower short interest than most comparable companies.

Interestingly, a rise in short interest can sometimes be bullish for a stock. Learn how to benefit from a short squeeze in this Benzinga Money article.

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Ulta Beauty Inc Stock Snapshot

• Ticker: ULTA
• Company Name: Ulta Beauty Inc
• Current Price: $649.66
• Change: +2.93%

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