Stock-Based Compensation for Ulta Beauty (ULTA)
Stock-Based Compensation for Ulta Beauty (ULTA): headline value $47.41M · YoY -12.5%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

ULTA
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Latest period
$47.41M
YoY change
-12.5%
5Y CAGR
+6.3%
Peak year (2023)
$48.25M
Latest annual
$37.43M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Ulta Beauty (ULTA) from 2002 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Ulta Beauty (ULTA) from 2002 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37.43M | -12.5% | ||
| 2024 | $42.79M | -11.3% | ||
| 2023 | $48.25M | +12.1% | ||
| 2022 | $43.04M | -8.9% | ||
| 2021 | $47.26M | +71.3% | ||
| 2020 | $27.58M | +10.1% | ||
| 2019 | $25.05M | -6.0% | ||
| 2018 | $26.64M | +9.2% | ||
| 2017 | $24.40M | +26.2% | ||
| 2016 | $19.34M | +24.0% | ||
| 2015 | $15.59M | +4.5% | ||
| 2014 | $14.92M | -6.7% | ||
| 2013 | $16.00M | +19.6% | ||
| 2012 | $13.38M | +15.3% | ||
| 2011 | $11.61M | +4.0% | ||
| 2010 | $11.15M | +87.5% | ||
| 2009 | $5.95M | +53.4% | ||
| 2008 | $3.88M | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Ulta Beauty's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock-based compensation is $37.43M – declined 12.5% year-over-year.
Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +6.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $48.25M (2023); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2002.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Ulta Beauty (ULTA) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $569.50M.
Ulta Beauty Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Ulta Beauty Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $37.43M
Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation in 2025 was $37.43M, declined 12.5% below 2024.
Ulta Beauty Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $42.79M
Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation in 2024 was $42.79M, declined 11.3% below 2023.
Ulta Beauty Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $48.25M
Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation in 2023 was $48.25M, grew 12.1% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ulta Beauty Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $43.04M
Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation in 2022 was $43.04M, declined 8.9% below 2021.
Ulta Beauty Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $47.26M
Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation in 2021 was $47.26M.
See more financial history for Ulta Beauty (ULTA).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Ulta Beauty, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $19.47B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $7.94B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $2.83B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $617.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $522.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ulta Beauty's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Ulta Beauty (ULTA) is $47.41M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock-based compensation changed -12.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation?
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +6.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $48.25M in 2023.
What was Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation in 2024?
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $42.79M.
What was Ulta Beauty stock-based compensation in 2025?
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $37.43M.
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