Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Operating

Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits increased by 36.4% to $15.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 21.1%, from $19.00M to $15.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2020

How to read this metric

Higher contributions indicate a commitment to funding long-term liabilities, which reduces future financial risk.

Detailed definition

This represents the actual cash contributions made by the company into its pension and post-retirement benefit plans. Un...

Peer comparison

Varies based on the funding status of the company's pension plans relative to regulatory requirements.

Metric ID: operating_pension_and_other_postretirement_benefit_contr_e364c4

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q3 '23Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$54.00M$8.00M$32.00M$18.00M$19.00M$28.00M$11.00M$15.00M
QoQ Change-85.2%+300.0%-43.8%+5.6%+47.4%-60.7%+36.4%
YoY Change-40.7%+125.0%-12.5%-38.9%-21.1%
Range$8.00M$54.00M
CAGR-51.9%
Avg YoY Growth+2.4%
Median YoY Growth-21.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s payment for pension and other postretirement benefits?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported payment for pension and other postretirement benefits of $15.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s payment for pension and other postretirement benefits changed year-over-year?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s payment for pension and other postretirement benefits decreased by 21.1% year-over-year, from $19.00M to $15.00M.
What does payment for pension and other postretirement benefits mean?
The actual cash paid into employee retirement and benefit plans.