Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (The) (EL)
NYSE: ELConsumer DefensiveHousehold & Personal ProductsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 94.45 0.00%
EL stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $34.22B
- P/E (TTM)
- 188.90
- Forward P/E
- 24.08
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.50
- Dividend yield
- 1.48% ($1.40)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 31, 2026
- 52-week range
- 66.22 – 121.64
- Day range
- 92.78 – 95.29
- Volume / Avg
- 2.30M / 2.96M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 247.82M
- Next earnings
- Nov 2, 2026
52-week range
EL stock today
Shares of Estee Lauder Companies (EL) finished higher on Oct 7 at $94.45, a gain of 1.17% or $1.09 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 22.4% below their 52-week high of $121.64, set on Feb 3, 2026 and 42.6% above the 52-week low of $66.22, in the middle of the past year's range. EL is down 9.4% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 2.4%.
At 188.9x trailing earnings, Estee Lauder Companies trades above the peer-group median of 20.8x. Its forward P/E of 24.1x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Estee Lauder Companies's next earnings report is expected on Nov 2, 2026. Estee Lauder Companies pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share, a 1.48% yield at the current price.
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About Estee Lauder Companies
Company profileThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company provides skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, eye care, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as foundations, powders, concealers and setting sprays, lipsticks, lip liners and lip glosses, mascaras, and eyeshadows and eyeliners, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Mr. Stephane de la Faverie
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Employees
- 37,950
- IPO year
- 1995
- Website
- elcompanies.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Estee Lauder Companies generated $15.05 billion in revenue, up 5.0% from fiscal 2025. Net income was $182.0 million, for a net margin of 1.2% versus a median of 6.3% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 75.5% (up from 74.0%) and operating margin 5.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.05B | $14.33B | $15.61B | $15.91B | $17.74B |
| Growth | +5.05% | -8.21% | -1.90% | -10.30% | +9.39% |
| Net income | $182.00M | $-1.13B | $409.00M | $1.01B | $2.41B |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.50 | $-3.15 | $1.08 | $2.79 | $6.55 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (30 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$107.34+13.65%
- Strong buy 7
- Buy 9
- Hold 13
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 2, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.51
- Last reported (Q4 2026)
- Aug 19, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $-0.31 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.40
- Dividend yield
- 1.48%
- Last payment
- $0.35
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 31, 2026
Estee Lauder Companies peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVUEKenvue Inc. | 17.53 | -0.34% | $33.67B | vs EL |
| KMBKimberly-Clark Corporation | 96.48 | -0.30% | $32.09B | vs EL |
| CHDChurch & Dwight Company Inc. | 96.75 | +0.22% | $22.95B | vs EL |
| CLXClorox Company (The) | 82.21 | -1.57% | $9.94B | vs EL |
| ELFe.l.f. Beauty Inc. | 105.03 | +2.18% | $6.20B | vs EL |
| IPARInterparfums Inc. | 111.00 | -1.64% | $3.55B | vs EL |
| COTYCoty Inc. Class A | 2.80 | +0.36% | $2.47B | vs EL |
| NWLNewell Brands Inc. | 5.72 | +3.06% | $2.44B | vs EL |
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Estee Lauder Companies stock FAQ
What is Estee Lauder Companies's stock price today?
EL last traded at $94.45 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 1.17% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Estee Lauder Companies pay a dividend?
Yes. Estee Lauder Companies pays $1.40 per share annually, a 1.48% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.35 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 31, 2026.
When is Estee Lauder Companies's next earnings date?
Estee Lauder Companies is expected to report earnings on Monday, November 2, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.51.
What is EL's P/E ratio?
EL trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 188.90 and a forward P/E of 24.08, compared with a median of 20.8 for its closest peers.
Is Estee Lauder Companies in the S&P 500?
Yes. Estee Lauder Companies (EL) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Estee Lauder Companies's CEO?
Mr. Stephane de la Faverie is the chief executive officer of Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (The), which has about 37,950 employees.
Has EL ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent EL stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jan 23, 2012, one of 2 splits on record.