Consumer Defensive· Household & Personal Products· US
Latest observed price
$96.34
Session change unavailable
Market closed · NYSE
Status checked Oct 24, 2026, 8:35 PM · America/New_York
Observed Sep 21, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC · Last available price
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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) stock forecast and scoring
Review the dated model forecast and five-factor Scorecard for EL. Each has its own availability and reference date; a score is a relative comparison, not a price prediction.
12M forecast summary
Target date · Sep 21, 2027
Lower Estimate (P10)
$54.43
-43.5%
Median Estimate (P50)
$110.77
+15.0% from starting price
Upper Estimate (P90)
$170.55
+77.0%
$54.43Median $110.77$170.55
Median Estimate
$110.77
Starting price
$96.34
Change from starting price
+15.0%
Target date
Sep 21, 2027
Data through
Sep 21, 2026
The estimate uses its dated starting price. It does not predict returns from today’s quote.
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.
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Scoring · The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) stock scorecard
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Quality
Plus or Pro
How its profitability and operating quality compare.
Safety
47.0
0255075100
Moderate
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Momentum
80.4
0255075100
Very Strong
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Company snapshotDescriptive peer comparisonScore date: Sep 22, 2026Historical snapshot
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Latest update · 2026-09-21
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Revenue · trailing 12 months
$15.05B
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Net income · trailing 12 months
$182M
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Free cash flow · trailing 12 months
$1.32B
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Consolidated debt
$9.25B
At 2026-06-30
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Research data through 2026-09-21
Update published 2026-09-22
Currency: USD
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