The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products
Profile
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- EL
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- Country
- US
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global entity dedicated to the development, marketing, and sale of a diverse range of premium beauty and personal care items worldwide. Its extensive product catalog encompasses numerous offerings across four primary categories. For skin care, it provides moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body treatments, exfoliants, acne and oil control solutions, facial masks, specialized cleansing devices, and sun protection. In makeup, consumers can find lipsticks, glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, powders, compacts, brushes, and various other cosmetic tools. The fragrance segment includes eau de parfum sprays, colognes, scented lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps. Lastly, its hair care selection features shampoos, conditioners, styling aids, treatments, finishing sprays, and hair color products. Beyond these, the company also offers ancillary products and services. Estée Lauder boasts an impressive portfolio of owned brands, such as Clinique, M·A·C, Aveda, La Mer, Jo Malone London, and The Ordinary, among many others. Furthermore, it operates under license agreements for notable fashion labels including Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors. These products are distributed globally through a broad network of retail channels, comprising high-end department stores, specialty multi-brand retailers, luxury perfumeries and pharmacies, salons and spas, exclusive freestanding stores, its own and authorized online platforms, major third-party e-commerce sites, airport retail locations, and in-flight and duty-free concessions. Established in 1946, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
Key facts
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.: key facts
- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) is a Household & Personal Products company in the Consumer Defensive sector.
- In fiscal 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. reported revenue of $15.0B and net income of $182.0M.
- Revenue fell 4.0% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 4 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 4 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $15.0B and net income was $182.0M.
MonkScore
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 40–50
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 228 of 428 in Consumer Defensive
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth0–10
- Profitability70–80
- Quality20–30
- Market Conviction80–90
- Safety80–90
The MonkScore runs from 0 to 100. Each range is one of ten 10-point groups, from 0–10 to 90–100.
Each pillar's range uses the same ten groups. The exact score and the pillar scores are in the MonkStreet app.
Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 30 June 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.0B | $15.0B | $14.3B | $15.6B | $15.9B | $17.7B |
| Gross profit | $11.4B | $11.4B | $10.6B | $11.2B | $11.3B | $13.4B |
| Operating income | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.1B | $970.0M | $1.5B | $3.2B |
| Net income | $182.0M | $182.0M | -$1.1B | $390.0M | $1.0B | $2.4B |
| Operating cash flow | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.3B | $2.4B | $1.7B | $3.0B |
| Capital expenditure | -$457.0M | -$457.0M | -$602.0M | -$919.0M | -$3.3B | -$1.0B |
| Free cash flow | $1.3B | $1.3B | $670.0M | $1.4B | -$1.6B | $2.0B |
| Total debt | $9.2B | $9.2B | $9.5B | $9.8B | $10.2B | $7.6B |
| Cash | $3.5B | $3.5B | $2.9B | $3.4B | $4.0B | $4.0B |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 5.0%
- 3-year
- -1.8%
- 4-year
- -4.0%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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