Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Operating Expenses

Impairment Charges

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Impairment Charges remained flat by 0.0% to $318.25M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals poor past investment decisions or deteriorating market conditions, which is generally viewed negatively by investors.

Detailed definition

These are non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value. Such charges in...

Peer comparison

Common in large, diversified firms that frequently acquire or divest business units.

Metric ID: impairment_charges

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25
Value$0.00$216.00M$207.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$318.25M$318.25M$318.25M$318.25M
QoQ Change-4.2%-100.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change-100.0%-100.0%
Range$0.00$318.25M
Avg YoY Growth-100.0%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ2 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25
Skin Care$25.00M$11.00M$25.00M$100.00M$0.00$180.00M$83.00M
Makeup$11.00M$86.00M$0.00$170.00M$50.00M
Fragrance$549.00M
Total$216.00M$207.00M$0.00$318.25M$318.25M

Fragrance, Makeup, Skin Care were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s impairment charges?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported impairment charges of $318.25M in Q2 2025.
What does impairment charges mean?
A write-down of the value of assets that are no longer worth what they are listed for.