Cim Llc decreased its stake in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) by 12.5% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Cim Llc sold 8,013 shares as the company’s stock declined 6.43% with the market. The institutional investor held 56,068 shares of the business services company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $12.48 million, down from 64,081 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Cim Llc who had been investing in Mastercard Incorporated for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $223.49 billion market cap company. The stock increased 0.49% or $1.06 during the last trading session, reaching $217.64. About 649,600 shares traded. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) has risen 32.53% since February 11, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 32.53% the S&P500. Some Historical MA News: 02/05/2018 – Mastercard Recorded 1Q Charge of $70M Resulting From Settlements With Over 70 Pan-European Claimants; 02/05/2018 – Mastercard 1Q Operating Expenses $1.8 Billion; 23/05/2018 – SIMEX (OTC:ARGB) introduces the Prepaid Black MasterCard; 04/04/2018 – THREE NEW SETTLEMENTS WITH NATIONAL BANK, VISA, MA: LAWFIRM; 18/04/2018 – Mastercard to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences; 26/04/2018 – The Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island Clerk’s Office Deploys SailPoint Over-the-Counter (OTC); 02/05/2018 – MASTERCARD: CROSS-BORDER GROWTH MODERATING AMID CRYPTO DROP-OFF; 20/04/2018 – Shiny New Button May Help Visa, Mastercard and AmEx Fight PayPal; 07/03/2018 – MASTERCARD INC – ANNOUNCED INTEGRATION OF ITS PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL PAYMENTS TEAMS UNDER ONE ORGANIZATION, EFFECTIVE APRIL 2, 2018; 27/04/2018 – MASTERCARD SAYS RICHARD DAVIS PROPOSED TO BE ADDED TO BOARD

Gillespie Robinson & Grimm Inc increased its stake in Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) by 64.65% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Gillespie Robinson & Grimm Inc bought 25,616 shares as the company’s stock declined 12.19% with the market. The institutional investor held 65,238 shares of the 2007 company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $18.41 million, up from 39,622 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Gillespie Robinson & Grimm Inc who had been investing in Ulta Beauty Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $17.79 billion market cap company. The stock increased 1.30% or $3.84 during the last trading session, reaching $299.9. About 250,207 shares traded. Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) has risen 13.32% since February 11, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 13.32% the S&P500. Some Historical ULTA News: 29/05/2018 – Ulta Beauty Inc expected to post earnings of $2.48 a share – Earnings Preview; 15/03/2018 – ULTA BEAUTY INC ULTA.O FY2018 SHR VIEW $8.35, REV VIEW $5.89 BLN — THOMSON REUTERS l/B/E/S; 19/04/2018 – Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm Before May 1st; 19/04/2018 – DJ Ulta Beauty Inc, Inst Holders, 1Q 2018 (ULTA); 18/05/2018 – Watch out, Sephora and Ulta: Amazon is coming for higher-end beauty shoppers. Via @Racked:; 15/03/2018 – Ulta Posts 21 Percent Sales Jump for Fiscal 2017; 15/03/2018 – ULTA BEAUTY INC – SEES 2018 E-COMMERCE SALES GROWTH IN 40% RANGE; 23/03/2018 – The New League: Ulta Beauty’s Masstige Players; 08/03/2018 – The Klein Law Firm Notifies Investors of an Investigation Concerning Possible Violations of Federal Securities Laws by Ulta Beauty, Inc; 12/03/2018 – Reselling Used Cosmetics Allegedly Enforced by Top Ulta Management

Gillespie Robinson & Grimm Inc, which manages about $954.83 million and $842.25 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 4,793 shares to 191,942 shares, valued at $43.33 million in 2018Q3, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) by 27,477 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 568,477 shares, and cut its stake in Lowe`S Companies (NYSE:LOW).

More notable recent Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “Ulta’s Growth Is Far From Over – Seeking Alpha” on September 05, 2018, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: “Comp sales up 8% at Ulta Beauty – Seeking Alpha” published on December 06, 2018, Nasdaq.com published: “Noteworthy Tuesday Option Activity: ULTA, TRIP, INTC – Nasdaq” on February 05, 2019. More interesting news about Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) were released by: Nasdaq.com and their article: “Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Up 19% in 3 Months on Strategic Efforts – Nasdaq” published on October 03, 2018 as well as Nasdaq.com‘s news article titled: “S&P 500 Analyst Moves: ULTA – Nasdaq” with publication date: October 19, 2018.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.06 in Q3 2018. Its down 0.17, from 1.23 in 2018Q2. It is negative, as 55 investors sold ULTA shares while 182 reduced holdings. 95 funds opened positions while 157 raised stakes. 49.89 million shares or 2.73% less from 51.29 million shares in 2018Q2 were reported. Hs Management Prtnrs Lc has 519,530 shares for 4.23% of their portfolio. Howland Cap Management holds 0.02% or 817 shares. Benjamin F Edwards & Company Incorporated holds 184 shares. Waddell & Reed holds 864,846 shares or 0.54% of its portfolio. Bbva Compass Financial Bank Incorporated reported 0.02% in Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA). Shaker Investments Limited Liability Oh accumulated 6,830 shares or 1.19% of the stock. Jennison Associate Limited Liability invested in 551,303 shares or 0.14% of the stock. State Of Alaska Department Of Revenue owns 17,660 shares. Contravisory Inv Mgmt Inc holds 0% of its portfolio in Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) for 5 shares. Everence Cap Mgmt has invested 0.08% of its portfolio in Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA). Montag & Caldwell accumulated 350,238 shares. Avalon Advsrs Ltd reported 9,271 shares. Los Angeles Cap Management Equity Research has 0.08% invested in Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA). Clearbridge Ltd Liability owns 230 shares or 0.02% of their US portfolio. Advisory Service Ntwk Ltd reported 0.07% in Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA).

Since September 6, 2018, it had 0 buys, and 4 selling transactions for $21.15 million activity. On Monday, September 17 Halligan Catherine Ann sold $36,313 worth of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) or 129 shares. $552,383 worth of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) shares were sold by Nagler Lorna.

Among 34 analysts covering Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA), 24 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 10 Hold. Therefore 71% are positive. Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc had 152 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with “Hold” on Tuesday, September 26. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with “Hold” on Monday, October 30. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, March 15 with “Hold”. As per Friday, August 31, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. The stock has “Buy” rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets on Tuesday, October 3. The stock has “Hold” rating by Deutsche Bank on Monday, August 3. The rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets with “Market Perform” on Friday, June 1. Morgan Stanley maintained it with “Equal-Weight” rating and $245 target in Monday, August 28 report. Telsey Advisory Group maintained Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) on Friday, October 14 with “Outperform” rating. Jefferies maintained Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) rating on Monday, August 14. Jefferies has “Buy” rating and $35000 target.

Since November 2, 2018, it had 1 buy, and 2 selling transactions for $4.52 million activity. On Monday, December 17 Haythornthwaite Richard sold $959,993 worth of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) or 5,000 shares. McLaughlin Edward Grunde sold 20,269 shares worth $4.04 million.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.97 in 2018 Q3. Its up 0.01, from 0.96 in 2018Q2. It is positive, as 27 investors sold MA shares while 531 reduced holdings. 146 funds opened positions while 393 raised stakes. 734.72 million shares or 0.86% less from 741.07 million shares in 2018Q2 were reported. Amer Inv stated it has 0.17% in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA). Eaton Vance Management has 0.2% invested in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA). 72,894 are held by Birch Hill Advisors Limited. Prentiss Smith & Com Incorporated holds 2,977 shares. Lvw Advsrs accumulated 0.07% or 1,080 shares. First National reported 4,720 shares stake. Hendershot Investments holds 1.56% or 19,755 shares. Cahill Finance Advisors invested in 0.48% or 4,863 shares. Vontobel Asset Mngmt owns 2.23 million shares for 3.87% of their portfolio. Money Mgmt owns 1.97% invested in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) for 15,452 shares. Intl Value Advisers Ltd Company owns 6.98% invested in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) for 1.14 million shares. 1,809 are held by Compton Cap Management Ri. Guggenheim Cap Ltd reported 0.33% stake. C M Bidwell And Associates Limited holds 0.26% or 1,235 shares. Cadinha Commerce Limited Com, Hawaii-based fund reported 99,711 shares.