The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol EL
  • Rev/Share 41.038
  • Book/Share 12.0594
  • PB 7.74
  • Debt/Equity 2.1593
  • CurrentRatio 1.4136
  • ROIC -0.0423

 

  • MktCap 33579250560.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.6311
  • PFCF 35.4212
  • PE -38.6113
  • Debt/Assets 0.4718
  • DivYield 0.0183
  • ROE -0.1842

 

  • Rating C-
  • Score 1
  • Recommendation Strong Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade EL JP Morgan Neutral Overweight -- $101 July 25, 2025
Resumed EL BofA Securities -- Buy -- $110 July 10, 2025
Upgrade EL HSBC Securities Hold Buy -- -- June 27, 2025
Upgrade EL Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $95 June 23, 2025
Reiterated EL Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $76 $66 May 2, 2025
Downgrade EL HSBC Securities Buy Hold -- $100 Oct. 16, 2024
Initiation EL B. Riley Securities -- Neutral -- $95 Sept. 10, 2024
Upgrade EL Piper Sandler Neutral Overweight $95 $114 Aug. 22, 2024
Downgrade EL BofA Securities Buy Neutral $140 $100 Aug. 16, 2024

News

COTY vs. EL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
COTY, EL
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Cosmetics sector have probably already heard of Coty (COTY) and Estee Lauder (EL). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
EL, MO
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Michael Burry is now up 35% on his only stock position
EL
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Negative

Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager made famous by his contrarian bets during the 2008 financial crisis and portrayed in The Big Short , has taken an unorthodox approach to 2025.

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Will Estee Lauder (EL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
EL
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Estee Lauder (EL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Estée Lauder Targets Younger Consumers in New Digital Push
EL
Published: July 16, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Estée Lauder is reportedly embarking on a new online retail push to reinvigorate slumping sales. That's according to a report Wednesday (July 16) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which includes an interview with the beauty brand's new CEO, Stéphane de La Faverie.

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Top Beauty and Cosmetics Stocks That May Drive Long-Term Growth
COTY, EL, JNJ, UL, ULTA
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EL, COTY and ULTA are tapping AI, e-commerce, and clean beauty to ride the next wave of long-term industry growth.

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Estee Lauder gains after BofA reinstates coverage with Buy rating, sees 30% upside
EL
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Estee Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:EL, ETR:ELAA) rose 6.5% on Thursday after Bank of America reinstated coverage of the beauty giant with a “Buy” rating and a $110 price objective, implying a 30% upside from current levels. The brokerage cited growing confidence in Estee Lauder's “Beauty Reimagined” turnaround plan, forecasting 4% annual revenue growth through fiscal 2027 and a 430 basis-point improvement in operating margin to 12%.

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5 Momentum Picks for Third-Quarter 2025 After a Stellar Second Quarter
EL, HEI, JBL, NEM, ROK
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

JBL, NEM, HEI, ROK and EL are riding strong Q3 momentum after U.S. stocks posted their best quarter in over a year.

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These Top 4 Women-Run Company Stocks Are Quietly Beating the Market
ACN, ADBE, EL, MCK
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

These women-run company stocks offer high growth and stability.

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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for July 2nd
EL, GRPN, MSBHF
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GRPN, EL and MSBHF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 2, 2025.

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Estée Lauder: Strong Brand, Broken Trust
EL
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Estée Lauder's turnaround is real: management is cutting costs, fixing past mistakes, and shifting aggressively to digital and direct-to-consumer channels. The China and travel retail overexposure is being addressed, with a focus on healthier, more sustainable sales models and less reliance on inventory dumping. Restructuring is purposeful, targeting $1B in annual savings by 2027 and reinvesting in innovation, supply chain flexibility, and faster product cycles.

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3 Cosmetic Stocks Holding Steady Despite Market Challenges
COTY, EL, EWCZ
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

EL, COTY and EWCZ are defying cosmetics industry headwinds with innovation, digital growth and strategic focus.

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This Michael Burry stock just got a ‘Buy' rating
EL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL) shares surged on Monday after Deutsche Bank's Stephen Powers upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy, citing improved fundamentals and signs of a bottoming global beauty market.

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Stock Of The Day: Will Estee Lauder Fill The Gap?
EL
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

The stock of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. EL is consolidating Tuesday. This comes after the shares gained more than 10% on Monday.

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3 of the Most Notable Big Money Bets
EL, UBER, YETI
Published: June 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Hedge funds made some pretty interesting bets in the first quarter of this year, and a lot of them, I believe, have mostly flown under the radar of investors.

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Estee Lauder Launches on Amazon.ca to Expand Reach in Canada
EL
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EL debuts on Amazon.ca, expanding its reach in Canada with a curated lineup of skincare, makeup and fragrance bestsellers.

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Lisa Sequino Appointed President, Makeup Brand Cluster, The Estée Lauder Companies
EL
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced the appointment of Lisa Sequino as the new President, Makeup Brand Cluster, responsible for leading the strategic direction and global growth of makeup, and overseeing the company's portfolio of makeup brands, including M·A·C, Bobbi Brown, Too Faced, Smashbox and GLAMGLOW. Ms. Sequino will report to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer and will be effective in the role as of June.

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Top 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Right Now
AVGO, DLTR, DOCU, EL, UBER
Published: May 20, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

The quarterly 13F filing season is a goldmine for investors looking to uncover what some of the world's top hedge funds and institutional managers are buying and selling. Filed with the SEC within 45 days after each quarter's end, these disclosures provide a glimpse into the minds of elite investors managing more than $100 million, including big names like Warren Buffett, David Tepper, and Stanley Druckenmiller.

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‘Big Short' investor Michael Burry doubles stake in Estee Lauder, betting on luxe rebound
EL
Published: May 16, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

Burry's firm now owns 200,000 shares of Estee valued at $13.2 million.

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Creative Visionary Nicola Formichetti Named Global Creative Director, M·A·C Cosmetics
EL
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) and M·A·C Cosmetics announced today the appointment of Nicola Formichetti as Global Creative Director, effective May 19, 2025. A celebrated creative director, designer, and cultural icon, Formichetti brings his visionary artistry, genre-defying creativity and consumer-first mindset to the helm of M·A·C's global creative strategy. He will report directly to Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, M·A·C's Senior Vice President and Global General Ma.

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Why Estee Lauder (EL) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
EL
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Evaluate Estee Lauder's (EL) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
EL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Rainey Mancini - SVP, IR Stéphane de La Faverie - President and CEO Akhil Shrivastava - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Steve Powers - Deutsche Bank Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Lauren Lieberman - Barclays Filippo Falorni - Citi Peter Grom - UBS Dara Mohsenian - Morgan Stanley Bryan Spillane - Bank of America Operator Good day everyone and welcome to The Estée Lauder Companies' Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Conference Call. Today's webcast is being recorded.

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EL Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Down Amid China Weakness
EL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The Estee Lauder Companies' fiscal Q3 results reflect lower earnings and sales amid challenges in China and lower demand across the Americas.

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Compared to Estimates, Estee Lauder (EL) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
EL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Estee Lauder (EL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Estee Lauder to lay off up to 7,000 — more than it initially planned
EL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

Estee Lauder said it would adopt a “more competitive approach” to its procurement by consolidating its spending and re-evaluating its suppliers.

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Estée Lauder Earnings Outlook Dims. It's Asia Bet Isn't Paying Off.
EL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

The cosmetics company's results beat Wall Street expectations but its forecast was downbeat.

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Estee Lauder (EL) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
EL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Estee Lauder (EL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.97 per share a year ago.

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Estee Lauder expects bigger-than-expected drop in annual sales on slowing demand
EL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder forecast a bigger-than-expected drop in fiscal 2025 sales on Thursday, signaling slowdown in the American market and a longer road to recovery for demand in key China region.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results
EL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025. Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, we delivered our organic sales outlook and exceeded profitability expectations. We are moving decisively and building momentum as we bring our “Beauty Reimagined” strategic vision to life across its five key priorities. This is evidenced by.

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Seeking Clues to Estee Lauder (EL) Q3 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
EL
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Estee Lauder (EL) for the quarter ended March 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)

  • IPO Date 1995-11-17
  • Website https://www.elcompanies.com
  • Industry Household & Personal Products
  • CEO Stephane de la Faverie
  • Employees 44020

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company offers a range of skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, cleansing devices, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as lipsticks, lip glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, and powders, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools. It also provides fragrance products in various forms comprising eau de parfum sprays and colognes, as well as lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps; and hair care products that include shampoos, conditioners, styling products, treatment, finishing sprays, and hair color products, as well as sells ancillary products and services. The company offers its products under Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin, Smashbox, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, By Kilian, BECCA, Too Faced, Dr. Jart+, DECIEM, and The Ordinary brands. It also holds license arrangements for Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan New York, DKNY, Michael Kors, and Ermenegildo Zegna brands. The company sells its products through department stores, specialty-multi retailers, upscale perfumeries and pharmacies, and salons and spas; freestanding stores; its own and authorized retailer websites; third-party online malls; stores in airports; and in-flight and duty-free shops. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, New York.