Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)

Currency in USD
76.14
-3.87(-4.84%)
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76.41+0.27(+0.35%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
75.2679.40
52 wk Range
62.57121.64
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
76.14
Open
79.38
Day's Range
75.26-79.4
52 wk Range
62.57-121.64
Volume
4.5M
Average Volume (3m)
4.42M
1-Year Change
15.224%
Book Value / Share
11.04
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
94.65
Upside
+24.31%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 94.65
(+24.31% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Piper Sandler
Buy---New CoverageMay 15, 2026
UBS
Hold85.00+11.64%75.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
B.Riley
Hold85.00+11.64%105.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold90.00+18.20%85.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy99.00+30.02%98.00MaintainMay 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
Read full SWOT analysis

Estee Lauder Companies Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Estée Lauder Q3 2026 EPS hit $0.91, beating forecast by 40%; revenue reached $3.71B vs. $3.69B expected, driving 6% stock surge to $85.37.
  • Gross margin expanded 140 bps to 76.4% YoY; operating margin improved to 15% from 11.4%, reflecting operational efficiencies and cost management.
  • Organic sales grew 2% YoY, led by double-digit fragrance growth across all regions; strong performance in Mainland China and U.S. markets.
  • CEO Freda emphasized strategic focus on high-growth categories, innovation, and digital transformation to sustain momentum in upcoming quarters.
  • Geopolitical tensions in Middle East, inflation, tariffs, and weak EMEA consumer sentiment pose risks; company diversifying markets to mitigate challenges.
Last Updated: 2026-05-10, 01:22 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 01, 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 -0.69%
Dividend Yield
1.84%
Industry Median 2.89%
Annualized payout
1.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-1.89%
Growth Streak

EL Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−111.1x−14.1x11.7x
PEG Ratio
−1.550.120.03
Price/Book
6.9x1.9x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x1.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.2%20.4%24.6%
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
124.00M34.27%9.44B
Other Institutional Investors
186.03M51.42%14.16B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
51.77M14.31%3.94B
Total
361.79M100.00%27.55B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Lal Family Partners, LP19.18%69,402,9435,284,340
The Vanguard Group, Inc.7.73%27,952,8692,128,331

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FAQ

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

The Estee Lauder stock price today is 76.14 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 1.84%.

What Is the Estee Lauder Market Cap?

As of today, Estee Lauder market cap is 27.55B USD.

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

The Estee Lauder EPS (TTM) is -0.69.

When Is the Next Estee Lauder Earnings Date?

Estee Lauder will release its next earnings report on Aug 19, 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 Strong Sell.

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 May 20, 2026, Estee Lauder (EL) is trading at a price of 76.14 USD, with a previous close of 76.14 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 75.26 USD to 79.40 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 62.57 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 94.65 USD, with a high estimate of 125 USD and a low estimate of 70 USD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +24.31% Upside potential.

What Is the EL Premarket Price?

EL's last pre-market stock price is 76.41 USD. The pre-market share volume is 4,290.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.27, or 0.35%.

What Is the EL After Hours Price?

EL's last after hours stock price is 76.18 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.04, or 0.05%.
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