Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) stock — is it a good business?

Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) stock — is it a good business? — InspectStocks

Just reported

Q1 FY2027 results

From Estee Lauder Companies's results release of November 2, 2026; its quarterly report has since been filed.

Revenue
Actual
$3.72B
+6.7% y/y
+2.4% q/q
Guided
—
No guide given
EPS, GAAP
Actual
$0.64
+392% y/y
Guided
—
No guide given
Operating income, GAAP
Actual
$408M
+141% y/y
Guided
—
No guide given

Set against the company's own guidance and the same quarter a year earlier, not analysts' estimates, which we do not hold. Adjusted figures are the company's own non-GAAP measures, as stated in the release.

The full earnings report →

How it makes money

Sales in countries outside the United States, China and South Korea43%
Sales in the United States26%
Sales in China26%
Sales in South Korea5%

Shares of revenue are estimates for year ended June 30, 2025, not figures from a filing.

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What it sells5

Skin care
Moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, eye and body care, exfoliators, acne products, masks and sun care.
Makeup
Foundation, powder, concealer, setting spray, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eyeshadow and eyeliner, plus brushes and other makeup tools.
Fragrance
Perfumes and body sprays, as well as fragrance-based lotions, creams, powders, candles and soaps.

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Hair care
Shampoo, conditioner, styling and treatment products, finishing sprays and hair color.
TOM FORD trademark license
The company licenses the TOM FORD name to other companies for fashion and eyewear, and receives royalties.

Who buys it6

Department stores that buy products wholesale for sale in their stores and websites.
Duty-free and travel retailers that sell products in airports and other travel locations.
Specialty beauty retailers that sell products in stores and online.

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Online retailers and third-party shopping platforms that sell the company's products.
Salons and spas that buy hair care and other beauty products.
Individual shoppers who buy directly through the company's stores, brand websites and third-party online platforms.

What it stands on, and what could break it

What the business leans on

1Some product supply chains rely on materials from a single supplier; key inputs include essential oils, alcohols, specialty chemicals and custom packaging.
2The company relies on retail partners and third-party online platforms to sell products, alongside its own stores and websites.
3Members of the Lauder family held approximately 82% of the company's voting power (August 12, 2026, high).

What could go wrong

1Consumers may choose competing beauty brands if the company fails to keep up with changes in tastes, product trends, quality, price or where shoppers buy.
2Disruptions to manufacturing, suppliers, shipping or distribution—including those related to geopolitical conditions and tariffs—could interrupt product supply across its global business.
3Product safety, ingredient, labeling, marketing and other rules vary across the many countries where the company sells; failures to meet requirements or concerns about product quality or effectiveness could harm sales and its brands.

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About Estee Lauder Companies Inc

The company makes and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care under brands including Estée Lauder, Clinique, M·A·C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, TOM FORD and The Ordinary. Retailers sell its products in stores and online, and the company also sells directly through its own stores and websites. It earns royalties by licensing the TOM FORD name to companies that sell fashion and eyewear.

Head office: New York City, New York, United States
Founded: 1946
Employees: approximately 55,000 (June 30, 2026, high)
Listed on: NYSE
Financial year ends: June 30

Built from Estee Lauder Companies Inc’s own filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Figures are as reported, with per-share history restated onto today’s share basis. This describes a business — it is not investment advice and not a recommendation to buy or sell anything.

Just reported

Q1 FY2027 results

From Estee Lauder Companies's results release of November 2, 2026; its quarterly report has since been filed.

Revenue
Actual
$3.72B
+6.7% y/y
+2.4% q/q
Guided
—
No guide given
EPS, GAAP
Actual
$0.64
+392% y/y
Guided
—
No guide given
Operating income, GAAP
Actual
$408M
+141% y/y
Guided
—
No guide given

The full earnings report →

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