Estée Lauder Reports Decline in Third-Quarter Sales

Estée Lauder ( (EL) ) has released its Q3 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Estée Lauder presented to its investors.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global leader in the beauty industry, known for its high-quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, with a strong presence in luxury and prestige brands across approximately 150 countries. In its fiscal 2025 third-quarter earnings report, Estée Lauder highlighted a 10% decrease in net sales to $3.55 billion, with a notable decline in operating income and net earnings per share compared to the previous year. Despite these challenges, the company achieved prestige beauty share gains in key markets such as the U.S., China, and Japan, and launched several innovative products across its brands. The company’s strategic initiatives, including the ‘Beauty Reimagined’ vision and the Profit Recovery and Growth Plan, aim to address current market conditions and set the stage for future growth. Looking ahead, Estée Lauder remains focused on returning to sales growth in fiscal 2026, with strategic adjustments in its travel retail business and continued investment in consumer-facing areas.