EL
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
NYSE: EL · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
$75.69
-1.83% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$27.38B
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
1.87x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.51
Dividend yield
1.82%
52W range
$56 – $121
Volume
4.6M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
43
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D4.0
Quality
C4.0
Profitability
C7.0
Valuation
B+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$94.91
+25.39%
12-Month target
—
—
Intrinsic (DCF)
$162.86
Margin of safety
+35.29%
3 Strong Buy7 Buy13 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $1.02B — positive
+ 35.29% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.68 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -1.21%
- Debt/equity 2.74x — high leverage
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.74B | $15.91B | $15.61B | $14.29B | $14.67B | $15.4B |
| Net income | $2.39B | $1.01B | $390.00M | $-1.13B | $162.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-0.51 | $2.29 |
| Free cash flow | $2.00B | $-1.56B | $1.44B | $670.00M | $1.02B | — |
| Profit margin | 13.47% | 6.32% | 2.50% | -7.93% | -1.21% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | LAUDER, RONALD S | Sale | 4,768,846 | — |
| 2026-04-08 | LAUDER, AERIN | Buy | 4,768,846 | — |
| 2026-03-16 | ZINTERHOFER, ERIC LOUIS | Buy | 11 | $88.76 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Estee Lauder Companies Inc trades at $75.69. Our Smart Value Score of 43/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.68, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $14.67B. with profit margins at -1.21%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $162.86.
Frequently asked questions
What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc's stock price?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) trades at $75.69.
Is Estee Lauder Companies Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 43/100 (Grade D, Sell). DCF value $162.86.
What is the price target of Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)?
The analyst target price is $94.91, representing +25.4% upside from the current price of $75.69.
What is the intrinsic value of Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $162.86, a +35.3% margin of safety versus $75.69.
What is the future stock price of EL by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Estee Lauder Companies Inc could reach $608.26 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $14.67B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.68 — distress.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryHOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.87x
ROE-4.34%
Beta1.25
50D MA$85.29
200D MA$94.20
Shares out0.25B
Float0.25B
Short ratio—
Avg volume4.6M
Performance
1 week-2.74%
1 month+7.04%
3 months-34.34%
YTD-27.72%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—