The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)
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- symbol EL
- Rev/Share 40.5302
- Book/Share 11.1323
- PB 9.4671
- Debt/Equity 2.74
- CurrentRatio 1.358
- ROIC -0.0555
- MktCap 38051302846.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.14
- PFCF 33.4664
- PE -214.3917
- Debt/Assets 0.5625
- DivYield 0.0133
- ROE -0.0441
- Rating D+
- Score 1
- Recommendation Strong Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | EL | HSBC Securities | Buy | Hold | -- | $106 | Feb. 10, 2026 |
| Upgrade | EL | Citigroup | Neutral | Buy | -- | $120 | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| Resumed | EL | Jefferies | -- | Hold | -- | $110 | Jan. 14, 2026 |
| Upgrade | EL | Raymond James | Market Perform | Strong Buy | -- | $130 | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Downgrade | EL | Rothschild & Co Redburn | Neutral | Sell | -- | $70 | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Upgrade | EL | Argus | Hold | Buy | -- | -- | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| Reiterated | EL | Telsey Advisory Group | -- | Market Perform | $99 | $105 | Oct. 31, 2025 |
| Upgrade | EL | Goldman | Neutral | Buy | -- | $115 | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| Reiterated | EL | Telsey Advisory Group | -- | Market Perform | $66 | $99 | Aug. 14, 2025 |
| Upgrade | EL | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | -- | $101 | July 25, 2025 |
News
Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages the Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights
Published: February 12, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights.
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Estee Lauder sues Walmart alleging 'despicable' sale of counterfeit beauty products
Published: February 10, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Estee Lauder sued Walmart over allegations it had counterfeit La Mer, Le Labo, Clinique, Aveda and Tom Ford beauty products listed on its online marketplace. While the products were sold by third-party sellers, Estee Lauder alleged Walmart played an active role facilitating those sales to shoppers, calling its conduct "despicable.
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5 Consumer Staples Giants to Buy Amid the Sector's Strong Momentum
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Consumer staples are surging in 2026 as investors rotate to value, lifting XLP 13.2% YTD and spotlighting EL, HSY, KMB, MNST and NYT with renewed momentum.
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Should You Cut Your Position In Estee Lauder Stock?
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
The stock of Estee Lauder Companies (EL) has decreased by 19% over the past day and is now priced at $96.66. The company's latest earnings report sharply disappointed investors.
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The China Secret That's Making Smart Money Load Up on Estee Lauder While Everyone Else Runs for the Exit
Published: February 05, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Estée Lauder delivered a mixed quarter, beating earnings expectations while revenue met estimates.
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Estee Lauder: Valuation Premium Is Unjustified
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Estee Lauder delivered a Q2 earnings beat but issued a cautious outlook, triggering a double-digit share price drop. EL's recovery is underway, with margin expansion and strong China growth, yet organic growth remains sub-4% and U.S. sales are flat. Restructuring is progressing, yielding cost savings and improved free cash flow, but near-term capital returns are unlikely until completion.
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Estee Lauder Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, 2026 Guidance Raised
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
EL beats fiscal second-quarter earnings and sales estimates as Beauty Reimagined gains traction, lifting fiscal 2026 guidance.
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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Estée Lauder expects $100 million in tariff headwinds to its full-year profitability
Published: February 05, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Estée Lauder said in its second-quarter earnings report that it's expecting its full-year profitability to take a $100 million hit from tariff impacts. The company said its weighing additional strategies to offset costs, including "potential pricing actions.
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Compared to Estimates, Estee Lauder (EL) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: February 05, 2026 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 December 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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Consumer Staples Earnings to Watch This Week: EL, NWL, HSY, COTY, PM
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
As Consumer Staples earnings roll in, profit pressure, margin strain and inflation-weary consumers are driving a renewed focus on pricing and efficiency.
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Unveiling Estee Lauder (EL) Q2 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Estee Lauder (EL), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended December 2025.
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4 Consumer Staple Picks With the Right Setup to Top Earnings Estimates
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Consumer staple players, including HSY, EL, CELH and MNST, show the right setup to beat earnings, as resilient demand, pricing discipline and easing cost pressures support results.
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Is Estee Lauder Stock Worth Buying Ahead of Q2 Earnings Release?
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
EL's second-quarter results are likely to reflect stronger retail trends and margin expansion, despite ongoing challenges in certain markets.
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Estee Lauder (EL) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Estee Lauder (EL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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EL vs. ELF: Which Beauty Stock Is the Better Investment Right Now?
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
EL and ELF highlight beauty's split path, with a prestige turnaround and margin recovery facing a value-driven, digital-first growth model.
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Can Innovation Unlock Sustained Category Growth for Estee Lauder?
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
EL is accelerating innovation with faster product development, fueling fragrance growth and targeted launches across beauty categories.
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These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Is The Estee Lauder Companies (EL) Outperforming Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how Estee Lauder (EL) and National Vision (EYE) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Estee Lauder sued by beauty tech startup for alleged theft
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Estee Lauder was sued by a self-described "disruptive" startup that accused the cosmetics giant of effectively putting it out of business by stealing technology to boost sales from jet-setting travelers in hotels.
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Is Estee Lauder's Skin Care Still a Structural Headwind?
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
EL's skin care shows early signs of improvement in the fiscal first quarter, with sales growth and share gains helping offset ongoing pressures.
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4 Women-Run Company Stocks Building Durable Growth Stories
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
EL, CMC, ANET and FCEL show how women-led companies are redefining growth with discipline, agility and results.
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Estee Lauder Stock Rises 21.9% in 3 Months: What Should Investors Do?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. EL, a leading player in the prestige beauty space, has delivered a strong performance in recent months, with its shares surging 21.9% over the past three months. This rally comfortably outpaces the broader market, as the Zacks Cosmetics industry gained 5.7%, the Zacks Consumer Staples sector edged up just 0.9% and the S&P 500 advanced 6.7% over the same period.
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All You Need to Know About Estee Lauder (EL) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Estee Lauder (EL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Can Estee Lauder's Fragrance Strength Drive Top-Line Growth?
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
EL sees fragrance emerge as its strongest category, helping drive a return to positive organic sales growth in the fiscal first quarter.
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This Top Consumer Staples Stock is a #1 (Strong Buy): Why It Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Finding strong, market-beating stocks with a positive earnings outlook becomes easier with the Zacks Rank.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Now
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
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Why Estee Lauder (EL) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: January 07, 2026 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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EL's North America Trends Improve but Asia Remains the Wild Card
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Estee Lauder shows signs of North America stabilization as declines ease, but uneven Asia demand and volatile travel retail keep the regional balance in question.
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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