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EL Stock Chart & Stats
$76.20
-$0.37(-0.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$76.20
-$0.37(-0.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$66.22 - $121.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume917.81K
Average Volume (3M)3.89M
Market Cap
$30.29B
Enterprise Value$36.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.13B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.56
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.3%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.68
Shares Outstanding247,287,570
10 Day Avg. Volume3,827,750
30 Day Avg. Volume3,892,281
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)7.53
Price to Sales (P/S)2.04
P/FCF Ratio43.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$92.76Price Target Upside21.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)3.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.57B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationNine-month operating cash flow rose materially to $1.2B from $671M, indicating stronger cash generation and working-capital control. Durable cash flow improves the company's ability to fund PRGP savings, disciplined capex, deleveraging or strategic investments without heavy reliance on new external financing.
Margin Expansion & GuidanceManagement's upgraded guidance and multi-year margin targets reflect structural improvement driven by PRGP savings and mix shifts. Sustained gross margins above ~75% plus targeted operating margin expansion suggest lasting operating leverage and a pathway to restore pre-2023 profitability levels if execution continues.
Brand & Geographic StrengthOutperformance in China, emerging markets and travel retail demonstrates the portfolio's geographic diversification and premium brand equity. Durable channel and regional strength lessen dependence on any single market and provide multiple growth engines as travel and premium demand normalize.
Bears Say
High LeverageDebt-to-equity above 2x and stepped-down equity reduce financial flexibility and elevate refinancing and interest-rate risks. This capital-structure profile constrains the firm's ability to invest behind brands or pursue M&A, and makes recovery more sensitive to cash-flow volatility over the medium term.
Pressured ProfitabilityTrailing results show net margins slightly negative and operating margins depressed after a sharp deterioration from 2021–2022 peaks. An incomplete earnings recovery limits retained cash for reinvestment, prolongs deleveraging needs, and increases vulnerability to consumer spending cycles.
Large Restructuring Charges & Execution RiskA sizable, expanded restructuring program (store exits, workforce impacts) implies material one-time charges and implementation risk. Realizing projected savings requires execution; meanwhile charges and potential disruption to retail presence and employee morale can pressure near-term earnings and complicate the path to sustained margin recovery.
The Estée Lauder Companies News
EL FAQ
What was Estée Lauder’s price range in the past 12 months?
Estée Lauder lowest stock price was $66.22 and its highest was $121.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Estée Lauder’s market cap?
Estée Lauder’s market cap is $30.29B.
When is Estée Lauder’s upcoming earnings report date?
Estée Lauder’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Estée Lauder’s earnings last quarter?
Estée Lauder released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.648 by $0.262.
Is Estée Lauder overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Estée Lauder’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Estée Lauder pay dividends?
Estée Lauder pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.3%. See more information on Estée Lauder dividends here
What is Estée Lauder’s EPS estimate?
Estée Lauder’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Estée Lauder have?
Estée Lauder has 247,287,570 shares outstanding.
What happened to Estée Lauder’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Estée Lauder reported an EPS of $0.91 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.648. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.376%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Estée Lauder?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
The Estée Lauder Companies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$92.76 (21.74% Upside)
$92.76 (21.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
EL Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Estée Lauder
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global entity dedicated to the development, marketing, and sale of a diverse range of premium beauty and personal care items worldwide. Its extensive product catalog encompasses numerous offerings across four primary categories. For skin care, it provides moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body treatments, exfoliants, acne and oil control solutions, facial masks, specialized cleansing devices, and sun protection. In makeup, consumers can find lipsticks, glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, powders, compacts, brushes, and various other cosmetic tools. The fragrance segment includes eau de parfum sprays, colognes, scented lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps. Lastly, its hair care selection features shampoos, conditioners, styling aids, treatments, finishing sprays, and hair color products. Beyond these, the company also offers ancillary products and services. Estée Lauder boasts an impressive portfolio of owned brands, such as Clinique, M·A·C, Aveda, La Mer, Jo Malone London, and The Ordinary, among many others. Furthermore, it operates under license agreements for notable fashion labels including Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors. These products are distributed globally through a broad network of retail channels, comprising high-end department stores, specialty multi-brand retailers, luxury perfumeries and pharmacies, salons and spas, exclusive freestanding stores, its own and authorized online platforms, major third-party e-commerce sites, airport retail locations, and in-flight and duty-free concessions. Established in 1946, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
EL Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a confident and constructive tone: management raised full‑year guidance, reported meaningful margin expansion, strong EPS growth, improved cash generation and broad digital/channel progress, while acknowledging near‑term and structural headwinds including North American brick‑and‑mortar pressure, Middle East disruption and an expanded restructuring program with significant one‑time charges and workforce impacts. Given the magnitude of the operational and financial improvements and the upward guidance, positives outweigh the negatives in the near term.View all EL earnings summariesEL Net sales Breakdown
48.60% Skin Care
29.35% Makeup
17.39% Fragrance
3.94% Hair Care
0.70% Other
0.02% Returns associated with restructuring and other activities

EL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$92.76
▲(21.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.72% Insiders
24.58% Mutual Funds
0.05% Other Institutional Investors
44.56% Public Companies and Individual Investors












