Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25
Intangibles (Net)
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Intangibles (Net) decreased by 1.7% to $3.64B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.0%, from $4.13B to $3.64B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intangibles (Net) shows relatively stable performance with a -2.1% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often follows strategic acquisitions or significant R&D capitalization, while a decrease may indicate amortization or impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the net book value of non-physical assets, such as patents, trademarks, software, and customer relations...
Peer comparison
Highly relevant for healthcare and technology firms; peers often disclose the composition of these assets in financial footnotes.
intangible_assets_netHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.10B | $3.92B | $3.88B | $3.64B | $3.43B | $3.19B | $3.10B | $3.05B | $5.60B | $5.52B | $5.55B | $5.44B | $5.18B | $5.21B | $4.16B | $4.13B | $3.76B | $3.71B | $3.70B | $3.64B |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.2% | -1.0% | -6.3% | -5.8% | -6.9% | -2.9% | -1.7% | +84.0% | -1.6% | +0.7% | -2.1% | -4.7% | +0.5% | -20.1% | -0.7% | -9.0% | -1.4% | -0.3% | -1.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -16.3% | -18.7% | -20.2% | -16.3% | +63.4% | +72.9% | +79.3% | +78.6% | -7.5% | -5.6% | -25.1% | -24.1% | -27.5% | -28.8% | -11.1% | -12.0% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $3.10B | $3.05B | $5.60B |
Makeup was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s intangibles (net)?
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported intangibles (net) of $3.64B in Q1 2026.
- How has Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s intangibles (net) changed year-over-year?
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s intangibles (net) decreased by 12.0% year-over-year, from $4.13B to $3.64B.
- What is the long-term trend for Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s intangibles (net)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s intangibles (net) has grown at a -2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.10B to $3.76B.
- What does intangibles (net) mean?
- The value of non-physical assets like patents and brands after accounting for amortization.