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Estée Lauder Companies(NYSE) EL

Market Cap$37.58BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1995)+1,583%
5 Year-67%
1 Year+20%
1 Month+20%
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Estée Lauder Companies last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 103.862026-09-04
Estée Lauder Companies stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.8%USD 103.042026-08-28
1 month+19.84%USD 86.672026-08-05
3 month+24.82%USD 83.212026-06-05
Year to date+0.21%USD 103.642025-12-31
1 year+20.44%USD 86.232025-09-04
3 year-31.87%USD 152.442023-09-05
5 year-67.18%USD 316.482021-09-03
Since inception+1,583.31%USD 6.171995-11-17

Estée Lauder Companies Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$37.58BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$15.05B

Net Income (TTM)

$182.00M

EPS (TTM)

$0.50

P/E Ratio

208.72

Dividend

$1.40

Beta (Volatility)

1.32 (Average)

Price

$103.86

Volume

4,713,158.386

Open

$100.51

Previous Close

$103.86

Daily Range

$100.45 - $104.18

52-Week Range

$66.22 - $121.64

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 2, 2026

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About Estée Lauder Companies

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. makes and sells high-quality beauty products.

These items help people care for their skin and hair.

The company reaches customers in about 150 countries and territories.

Essential Beauty Products

  • Skin Care: Products include moisturizers and serums for various skin needs; net sales were $7,338 million in fiscal 2026.
  • Makeup: Collection features foundations and lipsticks across many shades; net sales were $4,276 million in fiscal 2026.
  • Fragrance: Offers perfumes and scented body products; net sales were $2,779 million in fiscal 2026.
  • Hair Care: Selection consists of shampoos and styling treatments; net sales were $565 million in fiscal 2026.

Strategic Steps Forward

  • Acquired the remaining interest in Deciem Beauty Group Inc. in 2024 to expand the portfolio with brands like The Ordinary.
  • Purchased the Tom Ford brand and related intellectual property in fiscal 2023.
  • Launched Balmain Beauty in fiscal 2025 through a license agreement to enter the luxury fragrance market.
  • Introduced the Beauty Reimagined strategic vision in February 2025 to accelerate consumer coverage and innovation.

How the Business Excels

The company uses a high-touch service model to build personalized experiences through digital and physical demonstrations. Its One ELC operating system simplifies the organization to speed up decision-making across global brands and regions.

Key Financial Facts

  • Net sales rose 5% to $15,049 million in fiscal 2026.
  • Net earnings were $182 million in fiscal 2026, recovering from a net loss of $1,133 million in fiscal 2025.
  • Operating income reached $780 million in fiscal 2026, compared to an operating loss of $785 million in fiscal 2025.
  • Cash and cash equivalents grew to $3,498 million as of June 30, 2026, up from $2,921 million in 2025.

Bottom Line

Estée Lauder has transitioned toward a leaner operating model while diversifying its luxury brand portfolio through key acquisitions. The company maintains its focus on high-growth retail channels and digital transformation to navigate changing consumer behaviors.

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Industry

Personal Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

55,000

CEO

Stéphane de la Faverie

Website

www.elcompanies.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10153, US

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Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

75.50%

Operating Margin

5.18%

Net Income Margin

1.21%

Return on Equity

4.63%

Return on Capital

5.98%

Return on Assets

0.92%

Earnings Yield

0.48%

Dividend Yield

1.35%

Payout Ratio

2.79%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$37.58BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

361.80M

Volume

4.71M

Avg. Volume

3.18M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$11.36B

Operating Income

$780.00M

EBITDA

$851.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$1.77B

Capital Expenditure

-$457.00M

Free Cash Flow

$1.32B

Cash & ST Invst.

$3.50B

Total Debt

$9.25B

Estée Lauder Companies Performance Analysis

Estée Lauder Companies annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 15,876,000,000-10.5%
20242024-06-30USD 15,559,000,000-2.0%
20252025-06-30USD 14,288,000,000-8.2%
20262026-06-30USD 15,078,000,0005.5%
Estée Lauder Companies sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-09-302.2%
Q22025-12-3121.7%
Q32026-03-31-12.4%
Q42026-06-30-2.5%
Estée Lauder Companies annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 2.79-57.4%
20242024-06-30USD 1.08-61.2%
20252025-06-30USD -3.15N/A
20262026-06-30USD 0.50N/A
Estée Lauder Companies sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-09-30108.6%
Q22025-12-31238.5%
Q32026-03-31-45.5%
Q42026-06-30-229.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$3.62B

+6.2%

Gross Profit

$2.93B

+19.2%

Gross Margin

80.90%

N/A

Market Cap

$37.58BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$898.96K

N/A

Employees

41,800

N/A

Net Income

-$116.00M

+78.8%

EBITDA

-$614.00M

-399.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$3.50B

+19.8%

Total Debt

$9.25B

-2.0%

Accounts Receivable

$1.52B

-0.8%

Inventory

$2.00B

-3.6%

Long Term Debt

$8.34B

-7.9%

Short Term Debt

$902.00M

+120.5%

Return on Assets

0.92%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.76%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$425.00M

+7.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$576.00M

-4.2%

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Questions About EL

What is the current price of Estée Lauder Companies?

Estée Lauder Companies is trading at $103.86 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Estée Lauder Companies?

Over the past 52 weeks, Estée Lauder Companies has traded between $66.22 and $121.64.

How much debt does Estée Lauder Companies have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Estée Lauder Companies reported total debt of $9.25B.

How much cash does Estée Lauder Companies have on hand?

Estée Lauder Companies reported $3.50B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Estée Lauder Companies’s dividend yield?

Estée Lauder Companies currently has a dividend yield of 1.35%.

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