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ULTA Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Ulta Beauty Inc.
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ULTA options trade with implied volatility typically in the 22% - 55% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
ULTA implied volatility
As of 2026-09-01As of 2026-09-01, ULTA's 30-day implied volatility is 33.2%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 48.0 — above 48.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
ULTA live chain, Greeks and GEX
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ULTA options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 22% - 55%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA)
Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. specialty beauty retailer, offering cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and salon services. Its loyalty program has over 40 million active members.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- Market cap
- $18B+
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- January
Ulta Beauty Inc. operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
ULTA options market overview
ULTA options provide good liquidity for options traders.
- Average daily volume
- N/A
- Total open interest
- N/A
- Put/call ratio
- N/A
- Typical ATM spread
- N/A
- Weekly options
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Good
ULTA options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
ULTA implied volatility and IV rank
ULTA implied volatility reflects consumer spending trends and competitive dynamics. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sales data, and consumer sentiment.
Earnings impact
IV typically expands before earnings and contracts after the announcement.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short ULTA options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
ULTA IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for ULTA, on today's chain.
Open the Volatility LabULTA gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for ULTA reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. ULTA tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on ULTA right now, strike by strike.
See live ULTA GEXCommon ULTA options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on ULTA options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for ULTA options
- ULTA options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations for tighter spreads
- Monitor earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
- Consider the stock's beta when sizing positions
ULTA key events
Earnings months. February, May, August, November
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Questions
Frequently asked
about ULTA options.
What is ULTA's typical implied volatility?
ULTA implied volatility typically ranges from 22% - 55%.
Does ULTA have weekly options?
ULTA offers weekly options.
What is ULTA's options trading profile?
ULTA (Ulta Beauty Inc.) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 22% - 55% range. The position sits in the Consumer Discretionary category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does ULTA implied volatility behave around earnings?
IV typically expands before earnings and contracts after the announcement. Next scheduled earnings: See earnings calendar. Traders often size short premium positions for the post-earnings IV crush, while long premium buyers should be aware that the IV decline can outweigh small directional moves.
What options strategies work well on ULTA?
Popular strategies on ULTA options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 22% - 55% typical range, days to next earnings, and the trader's directional outlook. Higher IV regimes favour premium-selling strategies; lower IV regimes favour directional debit spreads or long premium plays.
What is ULTA's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence ULTA's intraday price action. ULTA tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live ULTA GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is ULTA's IV rank?
ULTA's IV rank shows where ULTA's current implied volatility sits within its trailing 1-year range, scored 0–100. A reading near 100 means IV is near its yearly high — options are relatively expensive, which favors premium-selling strategies like credit spreads and iron condors. A reading near 0 means IV is near its yearly low, favoring premium-buying. ULTA implied volatility typically ranges from 22% - 55%. Check ULTA's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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