The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

EL·NYSE

$82.05

-4.1%
Consumer DefensiveHousehold & Personal Products

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$29.68B
EPS-3.1500
P/E Ratio-25.68
Earnings Date08/19/2026
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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Street Expectations Map

EL · NYSE

Wall Street analysts project that EL stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 105.38, with estimates ranging from a low of 75.00 to a high of 140.00.

Lowest Target
75.00
-8.59%
Consensus Target
105.38
28.43%
Highest Target
140.00
70.63%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 105.38, with estimates ranging from a low of 75.00 to a high of 140.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+28.4%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

61.7% spread

High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analysts—major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.

Risk-Reward Profile

8.22x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Low

High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuation—proceed with caution and independent analysis.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

EL · NYSE
Latest Revenue
14.29B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
14.94B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
14.78B - 15.01B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.6%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage18 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

EL · NYSE
Latest Net Income
-1.13B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
775.17M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
741.00M - 809.34M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+168.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage18 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

EL · NYSE
Latest EPS
-3.15
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.14
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.06 - $2.25
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+167.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage14 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-636.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.58B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.57B - 1.59B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+348.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage18 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

EL · NYSE
Latest EBITDA
193.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
2.30B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
2.27B - 2.31B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+1089.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage18 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
9.28B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
8.97B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
8.88B - 9.02B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-3.3%

Declining expectations indicate headwinds—investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage18 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Insider Positioning

EL · NYSE

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $1.02B worth of EL shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

11.3M

1.02B

Net Activity

-1.0B

-$1.02B

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

29.5K

2.65M

Net Activity

-2.7M

-$2.65M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
L2ET

Lal 2015 Elf Trust

10 Percent Owner

5.7M shares1 transactions

$508.60M

2
EHL2MTT

Evelyn H. Lauder 2012 Marital Trust Two

10 Percent Owner

2.8M shares1 transactions

$255.22M

3
LAL2RT

Leonard A. Lauder 2013 Revocable Trust

10 Percent Owner

2.8M shares1 transactions

$249.91M

4
LJ

Lauder Jane

Director, 10 Percent Owner:

33.5K shares2 transactions

$3.07M

5
LLR

La Lande Rashida

Officer: Exec Vp & General Counsel

8.0K shares2 transactions

$741K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.02B net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.