Estée Lauder Companies (EL) Stock Overview
Manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$78.20 |
| 52 Week High | US$121.64 |
| 52 Week Low | US$62.57 |
| Beta | 1.21 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.45% |
| 3 Month Change | -30.02% |
| 1 Year Change | 22.84% |
| 3 Year Change | -58.82% |
| 5 Year Change | -74.43% |
| Change since IPO | 806.67% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 13
EL: Potential Puig Combination Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Estée Lauder Companies from about $102.64 to $94.64, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly adjusted revenue growth and discount rate inputs with a higher projected profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News New fourth quarter 2026 guidance indicates an expected unfavorable impact of about 2% to sales growth and a dilutive impact of US$0.06 to diluted EPS, which directly feeds into earnings expectations for the near term (company guidance).Seeking Alpha • May 01
Estée Lauder: Relief In Q3, But Valuation Is Expensive
Summary The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has rallied 34% in the past year, but I remain cautious due to macro headwinds and full valuation. PRGP restructuring is driving margin expansion, with adjusted operating margins up 360bps and annual cost savings targeted at $1 billion. China and luxury segments are rebounding, but EL's heavy reliance on Asian travel spending exposes it to energy price shocks and macro risks. I see normalized EPS at ~$3.75 by 2028, but at ~23x earnings, I would avoid EL shares as valuation is stretched and macro risks persist. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • May 13
EL: Potential Puig Combination Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Estée Lauder Companies from about $102.64 to $94.64, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly adjusted revenue growth and discount rate inputs with a higher projected profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News New fourth quarter 2026 guidance indicates an expected unfavorable impact of about 2% to sales growth and a dilutive impact of US$0.06 to diluted EPS, which directly feeds into earnings expectations for the near term (company guidance).Seeking Alpha • May 01
Estée Lauder: Relief In Q3, But Valuation Is Expensive
Summary The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has rallied 34% in the past year, but I remain cautious due to macro headwinds and full valuation. PRGP restructuring is driving margin expansion, with adjusted operating margins up 360bps and annual cost savings targeted at $1 billion. China and luxury segments are rebounding, but EL's heavy reliance on Asian travel spending exposes it to energy price shocks and macro risks. I see normalized EPS at ~$3.75 by 2028, but at ~23x earnings, I would avoid EL shares as valuation is stretched and macro risks persist. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 28
EL: Potential Puig Combination And AI Fragrance Personalization Will Support Earnings Recovery
Analysts now set their price target for Estée Lauder Companies at $125, down from $130, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Estée Lauder confirmed it is in talks with Spanish beauty group Puig Brands for a potential business combination that could create a company valued at more than US$40b.Narrative Update • Apr 13
EL: Potential Puig Combination Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Estée Lauder Companies down by about $3, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Estée Lauder and Spanish beauty group Puig confirmed they are in discussions about a potential business combination that could create a company valued at more than $40b, with no final decision or agreement in place yet (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 30
EL: Potential Puig Deal And New Fragrance Launch Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Estée Lauder Companies to around $106, reflecting slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a marginally higher discount rate and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple, partly balanced by modestly stronger profit margin expectations. What's in the News Estée Lauder and Spanish beauty group Puig confirmed on March 23, 2026 that they are in discussions over a potential business combination that could create a company valued at more than US$40b, with no final agreement in place and no assurance that a transaction will occur (company statements, FT report).Narrative Update • Mar 16
EL: Luxury Fragrance Rollout Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Estée Lauder Companies to $109.70 from $104.30, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, which together point to a slightly higher fair value estimate. What's in the News Balmain Beauty, part of Estée Lauder Companies, launched Destin de Balmain, a prestige refillable fragrance positioned as a bold floral fruity eau de parfum with strawberry, peony, lily, sandalwood and patchouli notes, offered in travel spray and multiple bottle sizes up to 150 ml (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 02
EL: Lower Margin Outlook And Guidance Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Estée Lauder Companies from about $73.73 to around $74.37, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Balmain Beauty, part of Estée Lauder Companies, introduced Destin de Balmain, a refillable prestige fragrance described as a bold, floral fruity eau de parfum available globally in multiple bottle sizes including 10 ml travel spray and 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, and 150 ml bottles (company announcement).Narrative Update • Feb 16
EL: AI Fragrance Personalization Will Support Long Term Earnings Recovery
Analysts have lifted their price target on Estée Lauder Companies to $130, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Estée Lauder Companies issued earnings guidance for the year ending June 30, 2026, with expected reported sales growth of 3% to 5% and reported EPS between $0.98 and $1.22 (Company guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 02
EL: Equity Offering And Future Lockup Expiry Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Estée Lauder Companies to reflect lower fair value and P/E expectations, while still basing their view on updated assumptions for modest revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Estée Lauder and Jo Malone London launched the Jo Malone London Scent Advisor, an AI powered digital tool using Google's Gemini and Vertex AI to provide personalized fragrance recommendations online, aiming to replicate the brand's in store consultation experience.Narrative Update • Jan 18
EL: Future Equity Overhang From Lockups Will Likely Pressure Shares
Analysts have raised their price target on Estée Lauder Companies to about US$74 from roughly US$65, citing updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, higher projected revenue, a modestly higher profit margin and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Estée Lauder Companies and Jo Malone London launched the Jo Malone London Scent Advisor, an AI-powered digital tool that uses Google's Gemini and Vertex AI to recommend fragrances online through a conversational experience for US and UK customers on JoMalone.com (Product-Related Announcements).Narrative Update • Jan 04
EL: Digital Commerce And Fragrance Expansion Will Support Balanced Future Performance
Analysts have nudged their price target for Estée Lauder Companies slightly higher to about $104 per share from roughly $103.90, citing marginally improved revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate. These factors more than offset a modest trim to long term profit margin assumptions and a slightly richer projected future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 20
EL: Digital Commerce And Luxury Fragrance Initiatives Will Support Balanced Future Performance
Narrative Update on Estée Lauder Companies Analysts have nudged their price target for Estée Lauder Companies slightly higher, to approximately 104 dollars from about 102 dollars. They cite modestly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a marginally lower discount rate, which together support a higher justified valuation multiple.Analysis Article • Dec 19
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) Stock Rockets 26% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. ( NYSE:EL ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump...Narrative Update • Dec 06
EL: Digital Expansion And Luxury Fragrance Initiatives Will Support Balanced Future Performance
Analysts have nudged their price target on Estée Lauder Companies slightly higher to approximately $102.17 per share from about $101.87, citing a modestly lower discount rate and slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations, which more than offset a marginal trim to projected profit margins. What's in the News Launched the Jo Malone London AI Scent Advisor, using Google's Gemini and Vertex AI to deliver personalized online fragrance recommendations and extend the brand's in store style consultation into digital channels (company announcement).Narrative Update • Nov 22
EL: Digital Partnership and Luxury Expansion Will Drive Upside For Shares
Narrative Update on Estée Lauder Companies Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Estée Lauder Companies at approximately $101.87 per share, with only marginal adjustments to discount rate and expected profit metrics. This reflects steady business outlooks and minimal impact on valuation assessments.Narrative Update • Nov 08
EL: Future Earnings May Rise as Digital Expansion Accelerates
Analysts have raised their price target for Estée Lauder Companies from $95.09 to $101.87. They cite expectations for stronger revenue growth and improved profit margins supported by updated forecasts.Analysis Article • Nov 05
Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.35
The board of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. ( NYSE:EL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.35 per share...Narrative Update • Oct 25
Luxury Expansion And Profit Margins Will Shape Long-Term Global Opportunities
Estée Lauder Companies’ analyst price target has been raised slightly from $93.26 to $95.09. Analysts cite modest improvements in projected profit margins and a lower discount rate as factors supporting a higher valuation.Narrative Update • Oct 10
Digital Channels And Emerging Markets Will Fuel Global Expansion
Estée Lauder Companies' analyst price target has been raised by analysts from $91.43 to $93.26. This reflects improved expectations for revenue growth and profitability.Analysis Article • Aug 22
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
The yearly results for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. ( NYSE:EL ) were released last week, making it a good time to...Narrative Update • Aug 22
Digital Channels And Emerging Markets Will Fuel Global Expansion
The upward revision in Estée Lauder’s consensus price target reflects improved sentiment driven by higher expected revenue growth and a modest increase in net profit margin, resulting in the price target increasing from $85.10 to $89.39. What's in the News Affirmed FY26 sales growth guidance of 2% to 5% and GAAP EPS forecast of $1.63 to $1.87.Analysis Article • Aug 10
Estimating The Fair Value Of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL)
NYSE:EL 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Estée Lauder Companies's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Jul 03
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) Stock Rockets 33% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. ( NYSE:EL ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 33% gain in the last...Seeking Alpha • Apr 15
Estee Lauder: Do Not Expect Beauty Reimagined To Turnaround The Company In The Short Term
Summary Estee Lauder's 85% drop from its 2022 high is not a buying opportunity due to ongoing financial deterioration and challenging macroeconomic conditions. Latest developments show a 6.45% y/y revenue decline and worsening margins, with further financial deterioration expected. The global trade war and weak consumer sentiment, especially in Asia Pacific and EMEA, will continue to negatively impact EL's performance. Despite launching Beauty Reimagined, EL's high valuation and potential for further dividend cuts make it a risky investment; better opportunities exist elsewhere. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 10
Why Did Warren Buffett Invest In Gillette But Not In Estee Lauder And e.l.f. Beauty?
Summary Estée Lauder and e.l.f are businesses in the Cosmetics and Skincare industries. They possess characteristics that resemble Gillette's business, a business that Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger were proud to have bought. However, the two investing legends never owned any Cosmetics and Skincare industry stocks. Using EL and ELF as case studies, I compare their business characteristics to Gillette's to understand the reasons behind their decision not to buy such companies. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 06
Estée Lauder Continues To Disappoint (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Estée Lauder reported another quarter of weak sales and declining margins as its China and travel businesses struggle. These losses appear likely to continue next quarter given downbeat guidance, and it is unclear if its China business can turn around. With limited free cash flow, a 3-year restructuring, and 20+x valuation, EL stock is unattractive, even with a large family ownership. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| EL | US Personal Products | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.8% | -2.1% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 22.8% | -20.0% | 26.7% |
Return vs Industry: EL exceeded the US Personal Products industry which returned -20% over the past year.
Return vs Market: EL underperformed the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| EL volatility | |
|---|---|
| EL Average Weekly Movement | 7.1% |
| Personal Products Industry Average Movement | 7.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: EL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: EL's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 44,460 | Stephane de la Faverie | www.elcompanies.com |
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company offers skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, eye care, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as foundations, powders, concealers and setting sprays, lipsticks, lip liners and lip glosses, mascaras, and eyeshadows and eyeliners, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools. It also provides fragrance products in various forms comprising parfum, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, and body spray, as well as lotions, creams, powders, candles and soaps; and hair care products, including shampoos, conditioners, styling products, treatment, finishing sprays, and hair colour products, as well as sells ancillary products and services.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| EL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$27.55b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$248.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$14.83b |
1.9x
P/S Ratio-114.1x
P/E RatioIs EL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| EL income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$14.83b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.76b |
| Gross Profit | US$11.07b |
| Other Expenses | US$11.32b |
| Earnings | -US$248.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 19, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.69 |
| Gross Margin | 74.65% |
| Net Profit Margin | -1.67% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 183.1% |
How did EL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield-204%
Payout RatioDoes EL pay a reliable dividends?
See EL dividend history and benchmarks| Estée Lauder Companies dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 29 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 15 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 8 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 25 days |
Does EL pay a reliable dividends?
See EL dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 11:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is covered by 43 analysts. 23 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| Lauren Lieberman | Barclays |
| Lauren Lieberman | Barclays |