Deutsche Bank cuts Ulta Beauty's PT before investor day as growth plateaus
** Deutsche Bank cuts PT on Ulta Beauty ULTA.O to$424 from $426ahead of investor day on Oct. 16
** Brokerage expects reset in comparable salesand profitability targets on moderating beauty category growth and rising competition
** Investor day event will be an opportunity to set conservative and achievable 3-year targets for 2027 - brokerage
** Morgan Stanley expects a "mixed" 3-year EBIT margin outlook in range of 12%-14%; maintains PT of $400
** To reignitesales growth, ULTA must prioritize elevating in-store experience and standards that are inconsistent and falling short when compared to rivals- DB
** Says investors are anticipating ULTA's recent challenges will continue well into the future; adds that "we would be buyers of any additional share weakness at the event"
** In August, co cut its annual sales and profit forecast, hit by declinein demand for premium cosmetics
** Up to Tuesday's close, stock down ~25% YTD
Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru
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