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
High levels reflect significant investment in growth through acquisitions; changes indicate the impact of amortization or impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This includes the value of acquired intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, and drug licenses, net of accumu...
Peer comparison
Very high in the pharmaceutical industry due to the reliance on patent-protected drug portfolios.
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 brand names, minus their amortized cost.