Operating Income

Gross Profit

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Gross Profit decreased by 12.3% to $2.84B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.6%, from $2.66B to $2.84B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows a downward trend with a -3.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests improved manufacturing efficiency, favorable product mix, or higher pricing power, while a decrease may indicate rising raw material costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or competitive pricing pressure.

Detailed definition

Gross profit represents the residual earnings a company retains after deducting the direct costs associated with produci...

Peer comparison

Peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high gross margins due to intellectual property and specialized manufacturing, though these vary based on the specific product mix of nutritionals versus high-tech devices.

Metric ID: gross_profit

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$2.95B$3.34B$4.32B$3.25B$2.53B$2.91B$3.40B$2.59B$2.45B$2.45B$3.13B$2.83B$2.78B$2.43B$3.05B$2.66B$2.46B$2.55B$3.24B$2.84B
QoQ Change+13.1%+29.4%-24.7%-22.2%+14.9%+17.0%-23.8%-5.6%+0.1%+27.7%-9.3%-1.9%-12.4%+25.2%-12.7%-7.7%+4.0%+26.7%-12.3%
YoY Change-14.2%-12.8%-21.2%-20.3%-3.3%-15.8%-8.1%+9.3%+13.6%-0.6%-2.5%-6.1%-11.6%+5.0%+6.2%+6.6%
Range$2.43B$4.32B
CAGR-0.8%
Avg YoY Growth-4.7%
Median YoY Growth-4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s gross profit?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported gross profit of $2.84B in Q1 2026.
How has Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s gross profit changed year-over-year?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s gross profit increased by 6.6% year-over-year, from $2.66B to $2.84B.
What is the long-term trend for Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s gross profit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s gross profit has grown at a -3.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.38B to $10.60B.
What does gross profit mean?
The total revenue earned from sales minus the direct costs required to manufacture and deliver those products.