Operating Expenses

D&A

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. D&A increased by 2.0% to $201.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.5%, from $204.00M to $201.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows an upward trend with a 6.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels often indicate significant recent capital investment or large historical acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets.

Detailed definition

Depreciation and amortization represent the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over the...

Peer comparison

High in capital-intensive industries like healthcare and manufacturing; peers often report this as a significant non-cash drag on earnings.

Metric ID: depreciation_and_amortization

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$176.00M$183.00M$181.00M$182.00M$181.00M$178.00M$181.00M$189.00M$196.00M$203.00M$205.00M$206.00M$211.00M$208.00M$207.00M$204.00M$210.00M$200.00M$197.00M$201.00M
QoQ Change+4.0%-1.1%+0.6%-0.5%-1.7%+1.7%+4.4%+3.7%+3.6%+1.0%+0.5%+2.4%-1.4%-0.5%-1.4%+2.9%-4.8%-1.5%+2.0%
YoY Change+2.8%-2.7%+0.0%+3.8%+8.3%+14.0%+13.3%+9.0%+7.7%+2.5%+1.0%-1.0%-0.5%-3.8%-4.8%-1.5%
Range$176.00M$211.00M
CAGR+2.8%
Avg YoY Growth+3.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.7%

Product Breakdown

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SegmentFY'21FY'22FY'23
Skin Care$330.00M$404.00M$383.00M
Makeup$210.00M$213.00M$211.00M
Fragrance$78.00M$89.00M$117.00M
Hair Care$31.00M$20.00M$31.00M
Total$651.00M$727.00M$744.00M

All segment values are derived from annual filings.

Fragrance, Hair Care, 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 d&a?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported d&a of $201.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s d&a changed year-over-year?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s d&a decreased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $204.00M to $201.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s d&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s d&a has grown at a 6.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $651.00M to $829.00M.
What does d&a mean?
The non-cash expense that spreads the cost of physical and intangible assets over their useful life.