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Estée Lauder Companies(NYSE) EL

Market Cap$35.46BMarket 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)+1,483%
5 Year-68%
1 Year+11%
1 Month+17%
$98.09
+16.40%
+13.82Today
Pre market$97.53-$0.56 (-0.57%)
Estée Lauder Companies last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 98.012026-08-19
Estée Lauder Companies stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+11.78%USD 87.682026-08-12
1 month+17.18%USD 83.642026-07-20
3 month+24.69%USD 78.612026-05-21
Year to date-5.75%USD 103.992025-12-31
1 year+10.66%USD 88.572025-08-19
3 year-33.86%USD 148.182023-08-18
5 year-68%USD 306.262021-08-20
Since inception+1,483.12%USD 6.191995-11-17

Estée Lauder Companies Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$35.46BMarket 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

196.97

Dividend

$1.40

Beta (Volatility)

1.32 (Average)

Price

$98.09

Volume

56,016.282

Open

$93.74

Previous Close

$98.01

Daily Range

$93.50 - $99.82

52-Week Range

$66.22 - $121.64

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 29, 2026

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About Estée Lauder Companies

Estee Lauder makes and sells high-quality beauty products for skin, face, and hair. People around the world use these items to care for their appearance. The company distributes its goods through stores, websites, and luxury shops.

What Estee Lauder Sells

  • Skin Care: Moisturers, serums, and cleansers designed to hydrate or treat specific skin concerns.
  • Makeup: Color products like lipsticks, foundations, and powders for various skin tones.
  • Fragrance: Luxury perfumes, colognes, and scented body products in diverse formats.
  • Hair Care: Shampoos, conditioners, and styling tools for professional and home use.

Growth and Transformation

  • Acquired the TOM FORD brand in fiscal 2023 to expand its luxury fragrance and makeup presence.
  • Launched the Profit Recovery and Growth Plan in November 2023 to improve profit margins through 2026.
  • Expanded the restructuring program in February 2025 to simplify business processes and rightsized the workforce.
  • Integrated DECIEM and The Ordinary to capture demand in the science-based skin care market.

The Estee Lauder Edge

The company maintains a broad portfolio of over 20 brands to reach different types of shoppers in many price ranges. It uses a global network of department stores and travel retail shops in airports to sell its products worldwide.

Recent Financial Performance

  • Net sales reached $4.2 billion in the quarter ended December 31, 2025, up 5.8% year-over-year.
  • Operating income was $401 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to an operating loss of $580 million the previous year.
  • Free cash flow grew to $1.0 billion in Q2 2026, a 9.9% increase from the prior year.
  • Net income hit $162 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2025, up 127.5% from a net loss in the same period last year.

Bottom Line

Estee Lauder is transforming from a traditional beauty manufacturer into a more agile organization by updating its business model and brand portfolio. These changes aim to balance its long history in luxury beauty with modern digital and supply chain operations.

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Industry

Personal Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

57,000

CEO

Stéphane de la Faverie

Website

www.elcompanies.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10153, US

EL Financials

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

0.51%

Dividend Yield

1.43%

Payout Ratio

2.79%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$35.46BMarket 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

56.02K

Avg. Volume

3.30M

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

$8.34B

Estée Lauder Companies Performance Analysis

Estée Lauder Companies annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-06-30USD 17,738,000,000N/A
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%
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
20222022-06-30USD 6.55N/A
20232023-06-30USD 2.79-57.4%
20242024-06-30USD 1.08-61.2%
20252025-06-30USD -3.15N/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

$35.46BMarket 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

$797.56K

N/A

Employees

44,460

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

$8.34B

-11.6%

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 $98.01 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 1.43%.

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