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L'Oreal SA (LRLCY)
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L'Oreal (LRLCY) Price & Analysis

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LRLCY Stock Chart & Stats

$84.96
-$1.10(-1.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$84.96
-$1.10(-1.59%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Durable Margins & ProfitabilityL’Oréal’s persistently high gross and operating margins reflect structural pricing power, strong brand equity and manufacturing scale. These durable margins support reinvestment, R&D, dividends and buybacks, giving resilience through cycles and underpinning long-term return generation.
Diversified Brand & Multi‑channel ModelA broad brand portfolio across mass, luxury, professional and dermatology, plus retail and DTC channels, reduces single-market reliance and smooths revenue volatility. The company’s multi‑polar geographic model and innovation pipeline support sustained market share gains and steady medium‑term growth.
Balance Sheet Strength & Capital EfficiencyModerate leverage and expanding equity alongside consistently strong ROE indicate efficient capital allocation and a healthy balance sheet. This financial flexibility supports strategic investments, M&A optionality and shareholder returns without materially increasing solvency risk over the coming months.
Bears Say
Variable Cash Flow QualityAlthough FCF generally covers net income, volatility in free cash flow and relatively low operating cash versus EBIT (coverage ~0.41–0.58) point to working‑capital or investment timing swings. This variability can constrain consistent funding of buybacks, dividends or opportunistic investments.
Recent Margin Compression & Higher DebtAn observed net‑margin decline and higher debt in 2025 reduce net profitability and financial flexibility. Even with manageable leverage, the combination can amplify earnings sensitivity to cost or volume shocks and modestly limit capital deployment over the medium term.
Prestige Segment Competitive PressureWeakness or intensifying competition in the luxury/prestige segment threatens higher‑margin revenue and operating leverage. Sustained pressure here would make margin recovery harder and could slow aggregate sales growth, since prestige often drives outsized profitability for the group.

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LRLCY FAQ

What was L'Oreal SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
L'Oreal SA lowest stock price was $79.51 and its highest was $94.92 in the past 12 months.
    What is L'Oreal SA’s market cap?
    L'Oreal SA’s market cap is $228.52B.
      When is L'Oreal SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      L'Oreal SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 93 days.
        How were L'Oreal SA’s earnings last quarter?
        L'Oreal SA released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported $1.319 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.373 by -$0.054.
          Is L'Oreal SA overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts L'Oreal SA’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does L'Oreal SA pay dividends?
            L'Oreal SA pays a Annually dividend of $1.586 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.89%. See more information on L'Oreal SA dividends here
              What is L'Oreal SA’s EPS estimate?
              L'Oreal SA’s EPS estimate is 1.73.
                How many shares outstanding does L'Oreal SA have?
                L'Oreal SA has 2,668,915,000 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to L'Oreal SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  L'Oreal SA reported an EPS of $1.319 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.373. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.152%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of L'Oreal SA?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LRLCY
                    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

                      L'Oreal Stock Smart Score

                      Company Description

                      L'Oreal SA

                      L'Oréal S.A., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cosmetic products for women and men worldwide. The company operates through four divisions: Consumer Products, L'oréal Luxe, Professional Products, and Active Cosmetics. It offers shampoos, hair care products, shower gels, skin care products, cleansers, hair colors, styling products, deodorants, sun care products, make-up, perfumes, etc. The company provides its products under the L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup, Essie, Niely, Dark and Lovely, Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Kiehl's, Urban Decay, Biotherm, Ralph Lauren, IT Cosmetics, L'Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Redken, Matrix, Biolage, Pureology, Decléor, Carita, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals, Roger&Gallet, CeraVe, Stylenanda, Mixa, Magic Mask, Prada, Helena Rubinstein, Valentino, Mugler, Shu Uemura, Viktor&Rolf, Azzaro, Diesel, Atelier Cologne, Cacharel, and Yue Sai brands. It sells its products through distribution channels, such as hair salons, mass-market retail channels, perfumeries, department stores, pharmacies, drugstores, medispas, branded retail, travel retail, and e-commerce. L'Oréal S.A. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Clichy, France.

                      L'Oreal (LRLCY) Earnings & Revenues

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                      LRLCY Earnings Call

                      Q4 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      L'Oréal experienced a record-breaking year with strong performances in Europe, North America, and emerging markets, as well as impressive growth in key categories like fragrances and hair care. However, challenges in North Asia, particularly in China and travel retail, posed significant hurdles. Despite these challenges, L'Oréal's strategic acquisitions and strong innovation pipeline for 2025 position the company for continued growth.View all LRLCY earnings summaries
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                      0.02%<0.01%99.97%
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                      <0.01% Other Institutional Investors
                      99.97% Public Companies and
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