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NYSE:EL

Estée Lauder Companies (EL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$154.09
+9.05 (+6.24%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$148.54
$155.05
50-Day Range
$125.20
$157.96
52-Week Range
$102.22
$260.46
Volume
4.84 million shs
Average Volume
2.81 million shs
Market Capitalization
$55.24 billion
P/E Ratio
118.53
Dividend Yield
1.71%
Price Target
$164.71

Estée Lauder Companies MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.36 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.4% Upside
$165.63 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.64% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.79
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.00mentions of Estée Lauder Companies in the last 14 days
Based on 19 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
87.89%
From $2.23 to $4.19 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.21 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

18th out of 131 stocks

Toilet Preparations Industry

4th out of 14 stocks

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About Estée Lauder Companies Stock (NYSE:EL)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. It offers skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as lipsticks, lip glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, and powders, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools. The company also provides fragrance products in various forms comprising eau de parfum sprays and colognes, as well as lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps; and hair care products that include shampoos, conditioners, styling products, treatment, finishing sprays, and hair color products, as well as sells ancillary products and services. It offers its products under the Estée Lauder, Clinique, Origins, M·A·C, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, La Mer, Aveda, Jo Malone London, TOM FORD, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and The Ordinary brands. The company sells its products through department stores, specialty-multi retailers, upscale perfumeries and pharmacies, and salons and spas; freestanding stores; its own and authorized retailer websites; third-party online malls; stores in airports; and duty-free locations. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

EL Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/05/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/15/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
6/30/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Toilet preparations
Sub-Industry
Personal Products
CUSIP
51843910
Employees
62,000
Year Founded
1946

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$165.63
High Stock Price Target
$290.00
Low Stock Price Target
$118.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+6.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.36
Research Coverage
25 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.01 billion
Pretax Margin
5.26%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$15.91 billion
Cash Flow
$6.16 per share
Book Value
$15.62 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
312,696,000
Market Cap
$55.22 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.07

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Should I Buy Estée Lauder Companies Stock? EL Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Estée Lauder Companies was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:39 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.:

  • The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. offers a diverse range of high-quality beauty and skincare products under well-known brands like Estée Lauder, Clinique, and MAC, catering to a wide consumer base.
  • The company has a strong global presence, selling its products through various channels including department stores, online platforms, and duty-free locations, providing multiple revenue streams.
  • Continuous innovation and product development keep The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. competitive in the dynamic beauty industry, attracting customers with new and trendy offerings.
  • Strong financial performance with consistent revenue growth and profitability, indicating a stable and well-managed company that can provide returns to investors.
  • Despite short-term market fluctuations, the long-term outlook for the beauty industry remains positive, offering growth potential for companies like The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. for these reasons:

  • The beauty industry is highly competitive and subject to changing consumer preferences, which could impact sales and market share for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
  • Economic downturns or global crises may affect consumer spending on luxury beauty products, potentially leading to a decline in revenue for the company.
  • Dependency on external factors like raw material costs, currency fluctuations, and regulatory changes could pose risks to the company's profitability and operational efficiency.
  • The stock price of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. may be influenced by market volatility and investor sentiment, leading to short-term price fluctuations that could impact investment returns.
  • Investors should consider the impact of any potential supply chain disruptions or logistical challenges on The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s ability to meet consumer demand and maintain operational stability.

EL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Estée Lauder Companies stock right now?

25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Estée Lauder Companies in the last twelve months. There are currently 16 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" EL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Estée Lauder Companies' stock price target for 2024?

25 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Estée Lauder Companies' shares. Their EL share price targets range from $118.00 to $290.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $165.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have EL shares performed in 2024?

Estée Lauder Companies' stock was trading at $146.25 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EL shares have increased by 5.4% and is now trading at $154.15.
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Are investors shorting Estée Lauder Companies?

Estée Lauder Companies saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,890,000 shares, an increase of 9.5% from the February 29th total of 5,380,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,660,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.2 days.
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When is Estée Lauder Companies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024.
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How were Estée Lauder Companies' earnings last quarter?

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February, 5th. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.33. The business earned $4.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.19 billion. Estée Lauder Companies had a net margin of 3.08% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.78%. Estée Lauder Companies's revenue was down 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.54 earnings per share.
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How often does Estée Lauder Companies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Estée Lauder Companies?

Estée Lauder Companies announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.66 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $2.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.71%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 28th.
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Is Estée Lauder Companies a good dividend stock?

Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) pays an annual dividend of $2.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.90%. The dividend payout ratio is 203.08%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, EL will have a dividend payout ratio of 63.01% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Estée Lauder Companies issued on next quarter's earnings?

Estée Lauder Companies issued an update on its third quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Monday, February, 5th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.360-0.460 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.830. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.9 billion-$3.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.9 billion.

What is Fabrizio Freda's approval rating as Estée Lauder Companies' CEO?

819 employees have rated Estée Lauder Companies Chief Executive Officer Fabrizio Freda on Glassdoor.com. Fabrizio Freda has an approval rating of 93% among the company's employees. This puts Fabrizio Freda in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Estée Lauder Companies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Estée Lauder Companies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), NIKE (NKE), Mastercard (MA), Visa (V), AT&T (T), Boeing (BA), Salesforce (CRM), Intel (INTC) and Starbucks (SBUX).

Who are Estée Lauder Companies' major shareholders?

Estée Lauder Companies' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.42%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.42%), Edgewood Management LLC (2.30%), Capital International Investors (1.29%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (1.16%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Barry S Sternlicht, Carl P Haney, Charlene Barshefsky, Fabrizio Freda, Hudis Jane Hertzmark, Irvine O Hockaday, Jr, Jane Lauder, Jason Gesing, Jennifer Hyman, John Demsey, Lal Family Partners Lp, Lynn Forester, Michael O'hare, Richard D Parsons, Ronald S Lauder, Rose Marie Bravo, Sara E Moss, Tracey Thomas Travis, Wei Sun Christianson, William P Lauder and Zinterhofer Aerin Lauder Trust.
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How do I buy shares of Estée Lauder Companies?

Shares of EL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Estée Lauder Companies have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Estée Lauder Companies: BECCA, Beautiful Holdings ULC, Bobbi Brown, Bumble and bumble, DB Amalco Inc., DB GP Co. Inc., DB Midco Inc., DB Newco Inc., DB Partners LP, Deciem, Deciem Beauty Group Inc., ELC Management LLC, ELCA Cosmetics GmBH, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Estee Lauder (Shanghai) Commercial Company Ltd., Estee Lauder AG Lachen, Estee Lauder BV, Estee Lauder COORDINATION Center BV, Estee Lauder Cosmetics Limited, Estee Lauder Europe Inc., Estee Lauder Inc., Estee Lauder International Inc., Estee Lauder Luxembourg S.a.R.L., Estee Lauder UK Holdings Ltd., GLAMGLOW INC, Have & Be Co Ltd, Jo Malone Ltd, La Mer, Laboratoires Darphin Sas, Le Labo, NEDP Holding S.a.R.L., Origins, Sassaby, Smashbox Cosmatics, and Too Faced Cosmetics.
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This page (NYSE:EL) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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