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

$89.06
+1.06 (+1.20%)
(As of 12:46 PM ET)

About Estée Lauder Companies Stock (NYSE:EL)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$88.60
$90.97
50-Day Range
$84.13
$103.36
52-Week Range
$82.39
$159.75
Volume
1.02 million shs
Average Volume
3.09 million shs
Market Capitalization
$31.93 billion
P/E Ratio
50.03
Dividend Yield
2.96%
Price Target
$120.27
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

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.

Estée Lauder Companies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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Overall MarketRank™: 99th Percentile

Estée Lauder Companies scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 2nd out of 148 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Estée Lauder Companies has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.41, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 13 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Estée Lauder Companies has been the subject of 18 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Estée Lauder Companies' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Estée Lauder Companies are expected to grow by 35.69% in the coming year, from $2.97 to $4.03 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Estée Lauder Companies is 49.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.52.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Estée Lauder Companies is 49.99, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 22.12.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Estée Lauder Companies has a PEG Ratio of 1.42. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Estée Lauder Companies has a P/B Ratio of 6.01. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Estée Lauder Companies' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.13% of the outstanding shares of Estée Lauder Companies have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Estée Lauder Companies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Estée Lauder Companies has recently decreased by 23.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Estée Lauder Companies pays a meaningful dividend of 3.14%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Estée Lauder Companies does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Estée Lauder Companies is 148.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Estée Lauder Companies will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.51% next year. This indicates that Estée Lauder Companies will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Estée Lauder Companies' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.13% of the outstanding shares of Estée Lauder Companies have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Estée Lauder Companies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Estée Lauder Companies has recently decreased by 23.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    Estée Lauder Companies has a news sentiment score of 0.85. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Estée Lauder Companies this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 21 people have searched for EL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 5 people have added Estée Lauder Companies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -55% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Estée Lauder Companies insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $680,106.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    12.77% of the stock of Estée Lauder Companies is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    55.15% of the stock of Estée Lauder Companies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Estée Lauder Companies' insider trading history.

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EL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Estée Lauder Companies' stock was trading at $146.25 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, EL stock has decreased by 39.2% and is now trading at $88.98.
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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August, 19th. The company reported $0.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.39. The company's revenue was up 7.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Estée Lauder Companies subsidiaries include Deciem, Have & Be Co Ltd, Too Faced Cosmetics, BECCA, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW INC, Le Labo, and more.

Top institutional shareholders of Estée Lauder Companies include Independent Franchise Partners LLP (0.97%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.89%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (0.85%) and Van ECK Associates Corp (0.83%). Insiders that own company stock include Fabrizio Freda, Jane Lauder, Charlene Barshefsky, Tracey Thomas Travis, Barry S Sternlicht, Lynn Forester, Hudis Jane Hertzmark, Wei Sun Christianson, Peter Jueptner, Carl P Haney, Jennifer Hyman, Lal Family Partners Lp, William P Lauder, Michael O'hare, John Demsey, Sara E Moss and Richard D Parsons.
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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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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Estée Lauder Companies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), NIKE (NKE), Mastercard (MA), Visa (V), AT&T (T) and Boeing (BA).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/19/2024
Ex-Dividend for 9/16 Dividend
8/30/2024
Dividend Payable
9/16/2024
Today
9/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/06/2024
Fiscal Year End
6/30/2025

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
$120.27
High Stock Price Target
$180.00
Low Stock Price Target
$95.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+36.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.41
Research Coverage
22 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$390 million
Pretax Margin
4.95%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$15.61 billion
Cash Flow
$5.11 per share
Book Value
$14.81 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
312,775,000
Market Cap
$31.55 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.00

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Estée Lauder Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Estée Lauder Companies
Bull Case

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

  • The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company has a solid dividend payout ratio of 148.31%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Institutional investors, such as Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, have been increasing their stakes in the company, reflecting confidence in its future growth.
  • The recent quarterly revenue growth of 7.3% demonstrates the company's ability to expand its market share and increase sales.
  • The current stock price of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. remains attractive for potential investors looking for value opportunities.

Estée Lauder Companies
Bear Case

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

  • The company's dividend yield of 2.82% may be lower compared to other investment options, potentially impacting income generation for investors seeking higher yields.
  • There is a significant percentage of the company's stock owned by insiders, which could raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest or lack of alignment with external shareholders.
  • While the company has shown revenue growth, there may be challenges in sustaining this growth rate in the face of increasing competition and changing consumer preferences.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the company's stock price, leading to potential short-term fluctuations in investment returns.
  • Investors should carefully monitor the company's net margin and return on equity metrics to ensure sustained profitability and efficient use of capital.

This page (NYSE:EL) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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