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Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

EL

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of prestige skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products.

Market cap
$29.59B-7.3%
Revenue$14.8B+0.3%
Net income-$248.0M+1.6%
Free cash flow$1.3B+35.6%
EPS (diluted)-$0.71+1.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 19, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$3.5B
EPS estimate$0.31

Financials

Q3 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$3.7B+4.6%
Gross profit$2.8B+6.6%
Operating income$249.0M-18.6%
Net income$89.0M-44.0%
EPS (diluted)$0.24-45.5%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$3.1B+18.8%
Total debt$8.8B-6.2%
Total equity$4.0B-8.1%
Total assets$19.7B-1.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$412.0M+45.1%
CapEx$102.0M-16.4%
Free cash flow$310.0M+91.4%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$29.59B-7.3%
Enterprise value$35.27B-8.4%
P/S-0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin74.7%+0.9pp
Operating margin2.9%
Net margin-1.7%
FCF margin8.7%+2.3pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-5.9%
Debt / equity2.2×0.0×
Current ratio1.3×-0.1×

Competitors

Profile

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of prestige skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The company manages a diverse portfolio of over 20 luxury and prestige brands, leveraging a 'High-Touch' service model to engage consumers across approximately 150 countries. Its value proposition is built on brand differentiation through quality, performance, and lifestyle positioning across multiple distribution channels.

Competitive position

A global leader in prestige beauty with a dominant position in the luxury skin care and fragrance markets, characterized by a high-touch omnichannel distribution strategy.

GeographiesNorth America, Mainland China, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia/Pacific, Latin America
Customer segmentsRetailers, Individual Consumers, Travelers, Professional Salons
Business modelManufacturing, Wholesale, Direct-to-Consumer, E-commerce, Licensing
SuppliersEssential oil suppliers, Specialty chemical manufacturers, Packaging component manufacturers, Third-party contract manufacturers
CustomersDepartment stores, Duty-free retailers, Specialty-multi retailers, Upscale perfumeries, Top-tier salons and spas, Direct-to-consumer shoppers
Listed1995
Employees62.0K
CEOStephane de la Faverie
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s market cap?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) has a market capitalization of $29.6B and trades on NYSE.
What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s revenue and profitability?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. generated $14.8B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $248.0M, representing a net margin of -1.7%. Gross margin stands at 74.7%, with free cash flow of $1.3B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s competitors?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s key competitors include Coty Inc., Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Estee Lauder Companies Inc. partner with?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s notable partners include AERIN Beauty, BALMAIN, Dr. Andrew Weil, and others.
What subsidiaries does Estee Lauder Companies Inc. have?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s subsidiaries include Clinique, M·A·C, La Mer, and others.
Where is Estee Lauder Companies Inc. headquartered?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 62,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1995.