For investors looking to beat the market, there's no need to become an expert in complex subjects such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, or biotechnology. Simple ideas can produce market-beating stocks too, including cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty ( ULTA -0.88%).

2024 wasn't a great year for Ulta Beauty ( ULTA -2.01%). It ended the year with Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) selling a large chunk of his recently initiated position in the stock and a continuation of the pressure it's been experiencing the whole year. Ulta stock fell 11% in a year when the S&P 500 gained 25%.

Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $442.68, a high estimate of $538.00, and a low estimate of $330.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $415.05, the current average has increased by 6.66%.

Fintel reports that on January 21, 2025, Morgan Stanley upgraded their outlook for Ulta Beauty (NasdaqGS:ULTA) from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 11.13% Upside As of December 23,