Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) Earns Market Perform Rating from Telsey Advisory Group

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL)‘s stock had its “market perform” rating reaffirmed by equities research analysts at Telsey Advisory Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $105.00 price objective on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s target price would suggest a potential downside of 8.91% from the stock’s previous close.

EL has been the subject of a number of other research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Estee Lauder Companies from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $76.00 to $115.00 in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on Estee Lauder Companies from $107.00 to $113.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. Argus upgraded Estee Lauder Companies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $105.00 price target for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Estee Lauder Companies from $116.00 to $131.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price objective on Estee Lauder Companies from $124.00 to $128.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $103.00.

Estee Lauder Companies Stock Performance

NYSE EL opened at $115.27 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $41.54 billion, a P/E ratio of -44.68, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.15. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $107.48 and a 200 day simple moving average of $96.66. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.88. Estee Lauder Companies has a 12-month low of $48.37 and a 12-month high of $120.27.

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.17. The firm had revenue of $3.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.38 billion. Estee Lauder Companies had a negative net margin of 6.44% and a positive return on equity of 14.92%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.14 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that Estee Lauder Companies will post 1.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Estee Lauder Companies

In related news, VP Meridith Webster sold 5,430 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.84, for a total value of $476,971.20. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Barry S. Sternlicht sold 3,972 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.83, for a total value of $364,748.76. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 34,812 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,196,785.96. This trade represents a 10.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 13.05% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Estee Lauder Companies

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. True Vision MN LLC bought a new position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies in the second quarter valued at approximately $552,000. Clarius Group LLC bought a new stake in Estee Lauder Companies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $227,000. Federated Hermes Inc. lifted its stake in Estee Lauder Companies by 556.8% in the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 1,554,088 shares of the company’s stock worth $125,570,000 after purchasing an additional 1,317,473 shares in the last quarter. Drive Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Estee Lauder Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at $337,000. Finally, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies during the 2nd quarter valued at $331,000. 55.15% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Estee Lauder Companies News

Here are the key news stories impacting Estee Lauder Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its price target to $128 and kept a “buy” rating, implying roughly an 11% upside from current levels — a clear analyst vote of confidence that can support shares. Deutsche Bank raises PT to $128
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks argues EL’s upcoming Q2 is likely to show stronger retail trends and margin expansion, highlighting a setup for a possible beat if premium/retail improvements continue. Is Estee Lauder Stock Worth Buying Ahead of Q2 Earnings Release?
• Positive Sentiment: Another Zacks preview notes Wall Street expects earnings growth next week and outlines the factors that could drive an earnings beat — revenue momentum and improving margins are the key drivers to watch. Estee Lauder (EL) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: The company will webcast its fiscal Q2 results and host management commentary on Feb. 5 (8:30 a.m. ET). This is the primary near-term catalyst — results and management tone will likely drive intraday volatility. The Estée Lauder Companies to Webcast Discussion of Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results on February 5, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a comparative piece (EL vs. ELF) that frames EL as a prestige turnaround with margin recovery potential vs. value/digital-first peers — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. EL vs. ELF: Which Beauty Stock Is the Better Investment Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Routine earnings-release scheduling coverage (confirming the Feb. release) — keeps the calendar clear for investor attention but adds no new data. Estee Lauder Companies (EL) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
• Negative Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating with a $105 price target, implying ~9% downside vs. current levels — a cautionary signal that could cap upside if confirmations are weak. Telsey reaffirms market perform, $105 PT

Estee Lauder Companies Company Profile

Estée Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE: EL) is a global leader in prestige beauty that develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. Founded in 1946 by Estée Lauder, the company has grown from a small family business into a multinational consumer-products enterprise headquartered in New York City. Its activities span product research and development, brand and product marketing, manufacturing and global distribution across multiple retail channels.

The company’s portfolio includes a mix of legacy and prestige brands that target different consumer segments and price points, with well-known names such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, MAC, La Mer and Jo Malone among others.