Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)

Currency in USD
79.30
+2.59(+3.38%)
Closed·
79.25-0.05(-0.06%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
77.9586.42
52 wk Range
56.66121.64
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
76.71
Open
86
Day's Range
77.95-86.42
52 wk Range
56.66-121.64
Volume
7.02M
Average Volume (3m)
4.93M
1-Year Change
33.5242%
Book Value / Share
11.19
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
94.91
Upside
+19.68%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 94.91
(+19.68% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold85.00+7.19%103.00Maintain22/04/2026
JPMorgan
Buy98.00+23.58%121.00Maintain17/04/2026
Barclays
Hold72.00-9.21%94.00Maintain15/04/2026
BofA Securities
Buy120.00+51.32%130.00Maintain13/04/2026
RBC Capital
Buy111.00+39.97%113.00Maintain09/04/2026

Estee Lauder Companies Inc SWOT Analysis


Beauty Reimagined
Explore Estée Lauder's ambitious strategy to revitalize growth amid market challenges, focusing on innovation, channel expansion, and operational efficiency
Market Dynamics
Delve into the complexities of the global prestige beauty market, including regional challenges and opportunities in China and travel retail sectors
Financial Outlook
Analysts project EPS growth of 30-40% for FY26, with price targets ranging from $56 to $110, reflecting varied views on the company's recovery potential
Competitive Landscape
Learn how Estée Lauder is navigating increased competition from digital-native brands and e-commerce giants while leveraging its strong brand portfolio
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Estee Lauder Companies Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Estée Lauder Q3 2026 EPS of $0.91 beat forecasts by 40%; revenue reached $3.71 billion, exceeding $3.69B estimate; stock surged 12.76% to $86.50.
  • Operating margin expanded 360 basis points to 15%; gross margin improved 140 bps to 76.4%, driven by Profit Recovery and Growth Plan execution.
  • Fragrance category delivered double-digit growth across all regions; nine-month operating cash flow surged to $1.2B from $671M prior year.
  • Company forecasts continued growth with FY2026 EPS projected at $2.24; strategic investments in Forest Essentials and 111SKIN to drive expansion.
  • CEO Freda emphasized strategic initiatives' success; risks include Middle East disruptions, inflationary pressures, and potential restructuring challenges.
Last Updated: 01/05/2026, 11:50 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
01/05/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.91 / 0.65
Revenue / Forecast
3.71B / 3.69B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.50%
Dividend Yield
1.83%
Industry Median 2.86%
Annualised payout
1.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-1.24%
Growth Streak

EL Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
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P/E Ratio
−161.2x1.6x12.0x
PEG Ratio
−2.170.400.03
Price/Book
7.1x1.6x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
2.0x1.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.8%−2.5%21.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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 company offers its products under the La Mer, Jo Malone London, TOM FORD, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, KILIAN PARIS, BALMAIN Beauty, Estée Lauder, Clinique, M·A·C, The Ordinary, Aveda, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, Bumble and bumble, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Smashbox, Darphin Paris, Lab Series, NIOD, Aramis, and GLAMGLOW brands. It sells its products through department stores, duty-free retailers, specialty multi retailers, online pure players, upscale perfumeries and pharmacies, and top-tier salons and spas, as well as direct-to-consumer businesses across freestanding stores, and brand websites and third-party online platforms. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
124.24M34.35%9.53B
Other Institutional Investors
183.74M50.79%14.09B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
53.75M14.86%4.12B
Total
361.73M100.00%27.75B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Lal Family Partners, LP19.19%69,402,9435,503,653
The Vanguard Group, Inc.7.73%27,952,8692,216,663

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FAQ

What Is the Estee Lauder (EL) Stock Price Today?

The Estee Lauder stock price today is 79.30 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Estee Lauder Trade On?

Estee Lauder is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Estee Lauder?

The stock symbol for Estee Lauder is "EL."

Does Estee Lauder Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Estee Lauder dividend yield is 1.77%.

What Is the Estee Lauder Market Cap?

As of today, Estee Lauder market cap is 28.68B USD.

What Is Estee Lauder's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Estee Lauder EPS (TTM) is -0.50.

When Is the Next Estee Lauder Earnings Date?

Estee Lauder will release its next earnings report on 19/08/2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is EL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Estee Lauder Stock Split?

Estee Lauder has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Estee Lauder Have?

Estee Lauder has 44460 employees.

What is the current trading status of Estee Lauder (EL)?

As of 02/05/2026, Estee Lauder (EL) is trading at a price of 79.30 USD, with a previous close of 76.71 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 77.95 USD to 86.42 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 56.66 USD to 121.64 USD.

What Is Estee Lauder (EL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Estee Lauder is 94.91 USD, with a high estimate of 125 USD and a low estimate of 65 USD. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +19.68% Upside potential.

What Is the EL Premarket Price?

EL's last pre-market stock price is 86.50 USD. The pre-market share volume is 373,300.00, and the stock has decreased by 9.79, or 12.76%.

What Is the EL After Hours Price?

EL's last after hours stock price is 79.25 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.05, or -0.06%.
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