Lamar Smith bought Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ: ULTA)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) since 2018, 3 purchases and 1 sale, worth an estimated $32K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Lamar Smith bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ: ULTA) on March 28, 2018. Since that trade, ULTA is up +147.72% against the S&P 500 up +217.70%, an outperformance of -69.99%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of ULTA (a buy-to-sell ratio of 3.00). The most recent disclosed ULTA transaction shown was dated October 11, 2018. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Lamar Smith's ULTA trades vs the price
ULTA is up +147.72% since Lamar Smith bought on March 28, 2018, versus +217.70% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith ULTA trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2018 | SELL | $267.57 | +89.89% | — | |
| March 28, 2018 | BUY | $205.11 | +147.72% | +$12K | |
| February 22, 2018 | BUY | $204.05 | +149.00% | +$12K | |
| January 11, 2018 | BUY | $233.15 | +117.92% | +$9K |
Estimated profit is shown for buys only, marked to the latest close. It is an estimate and does not net later sells, taxes, or fees.
Lamar Smith & ULTA trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA), but the STOCK Act of 2012 requires them to publicly disclose each transaction within 45 days. Quantellect tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.
When did Lamar Smith buy ULTA?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) on March 28, 2018, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has ULTA performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought ULTA on March 28, 2018, the stock is up +147.72%, versus +217.70% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -69.99%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded ULTA?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 4 ULTA trades since 2018 (3 purchases and 1 sale). Every disclosed trade is listed on this page.
How soon must members of Congress disclose a trade?
Under the STOCK Act, members of Congress must publicly report a covered transaction within 45 days of the trade. Filings can still be delayed, amended, or contain errors.
Where can I see all congressional ULTA trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) on the Ulta Beauty Inc congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
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Not investment advice. Congressional trading data is sourced from public STOCK Act disclosures, which are filed with a delay and may contain errors or be revised. Estimated prices and post-trade returns are derived algorithmically from public filings and end-of-day market data and describe historical activity, not a recommendation. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.