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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
D
4.0
Quality
C
4.0
Profitability
C
7.0
Valuation
B+
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →200 stocks currently score above 75

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
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (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 margin13.47%6.32%2.50%-7.93%-1.21%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-08LAUDER, RONALD SSale4,768,846
2026-04-08LAUDER, AERINBuy4,768,846
2026-03-16ZINTERHOFER, ERIC LOUISBuy11$88.76

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
EL$27.38B433.34.07.04.0+35.29%Hold
WMT$1.04T434.75.52.76.0-88.61%Hold
COST$448.60B618.06.52.07.5-88.29%Buy
PG$346.26B615.38.53.36.0-36.39%Buy
KO$329.83B554.09.03.36.0-26.52%Buy
PM$255.91B544.78.54.05.3-41.06%Buy

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