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Shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) rallied 2.52% to $612.95 Monday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index  rising 0.64% to 6,878.49 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average  rising 0.47% to 48,362.68.
This was the stock's third consecutive day of gains.
Ulta Beauty Inc. hit a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak of $611.90, which the company achieved on December 5th.
The stock outperformed some of its competitors Monday, as Target Corp. (TGT) fell 2.87% to $95.20, Macy's Inc. (M) fell 3.69% to $22.95, and Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (SBH) rose 0.46% to $15.33.
Trading volume (577,702) remained 112,049 below its 50-day average volume of 689,751.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled December 22, 2025.
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<p>Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) stock rose 2.52% to $612.95, hitting a new 52-week high. This marked its third consecutive day of gains, outperforming competitors like Target and Macy's. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw gains. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.</p>

Ulta Beauty Inc. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day