Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Cash & Equivalents increased by 1.4% to $3.13B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.8%, from $2.63B to $3.13B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -12.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.96B$4.00B$4.60B$3.84B$3.96B$2.94B$3.73B$5.53B$4.03B$3.09B$3.94B$3.70B$3.40B$2.35B$2.59B$2.63B$2.92B$2.22B$3.08B$3.13B
QoQ Change-19.4%+15.2%-16.7%+3.2%-25.8%+26.8%+48.5%-27.2%-23.3%+27.5%-6.0%-8.3%-30.8%+10.0%+1.7%+11.0%-24.0%+38.9%+1.4%
YoY Change-20.2%-26.5%-19.1%+44.2%+1.8%+5.2%+5.7%-33.1%-15.7%-23.9%-34.3%-28.9%-14.0%-5.6%+19.2%+18.8%
Range$2.22B$5.53B
CAGR-9.3%
Avg YoY Growth-7.9%
Median YoY Growth-14.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported cash & equivalents of $3.13B in Q1 2026.
How has Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s cash & equivalents increased by 18.8% year-over-year, from $2.63B to $3.13B.
What is the long-term trend for Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a -12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.96B to $2.92B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.