Estee Lauder Companies (EL.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Estee Lauder Companies (EL.US) – stock price at 86.94 $, August 2026
Estee Lauder Companies stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Estee Lauder Companies Price Target 2026: Analysts See 10% Upside

The average price target for Estee Lauder Companies is $95.85. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 10,25% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Estee Lauder Companies overvalued or undervalued?

Estee Lauder Companies is currently undervalued with a gap of 10.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $86.94, which places Estee Lauder Companies in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $86.27, and overvalued when the price exceeds $105.44.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Estee Lauder Companies, the fair value range lies between $86.27 and $105.44.


See the full price target analysis for Estee Lauder Companies →

Analyst Ratings for Estee Lauder Companies stock in 2026: Buy

25 analysts cover Estee Lauder Companies. Analysts are mostly neutral — 52% recommend Hold. The average price target is $95.85, which gives an upside of 10.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.60/5)
Strong Buy
6 (24%)
Buy
5 (20%)
Hold
13 (52%)
Strong Sell
1 (4%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.60 out of 5 based on 25 analysts

About Estee Lauder Companies – Household & Personal Products

Estée Lauder Companies Inc. laver, markedsfører og sælger kosmetik globalt. De tjener hovedsageligt penge på at producere hudpleje, makeup, parfume og hårplejeprodukter. Virksomheden sælger produkter under kendte mærker som La Mer, Jo Malone London og TOM FORD. Deres sortiment spænder bredt; det inkluderer alt fra fugtighedscremer og serummer til foundations, læbestifter og dufte i alle varianter. Estée Lauder sælger også shampoo, stylingprodukter og hårfarver. Virksomheden, som blev grundlagt i 1946, driver forretning i over 150 lande. Estée Lauder er en stor spiller, der dækker hele skønhedsmarkedet med deres mange brands. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Estee Lauder Companies

$ 30,4B Market cap
$ 14,8B Revenue
Household & Personal Products Industry
- P/E
2.12 P/S
7.60 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Estee Lauder Companies?

Stable stock

Estee Lauder Companies is classified as a stable stock.

Score Overview for Estee Lauder Companies

💰 Value Score 23/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 56/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 37/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 38/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in Estee Lauder Companies that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 308% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -1.7% – the company is losing money on its operations.
⚠️ Negative return on equity: ROE is -6.0% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 46% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 2.1. The P/B ratio is 7.6. The PEG ratio is 2.05 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Estee Lauder Companies and an operating margin of 14.9%. Return on assets (ROA) is 4.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -45.5% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.90 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 307.9% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.63%.

Estee Lauder Companies Dividend 2026: 1.7% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Estee Lauder Companies in 2026

Dividend yield
1.65%
Dividend per share
0.35 USD
Payout ratio
66.0%
High
Dividend growth (5 years)
+164.2%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
2.12 USD

When does Estee Lauder Companies pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
May 29, 2026
Next dividend payment
June 15, 2026
Latest payment date
June 15, 2026

How much does Estee Lauder Companies pay in dividends?

Estee Lauder Companies pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.35 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.65%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has grown by 164.2%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 66.0%, which is relatively high. The company pays out a large share of its profits as dividends, but there is still a buffer.

Historical Dividend Payments for Estee Lauder Companies

We have registered dividend payments for Estee Lauder Companies since 2020-11-27. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 25 times, most recently on 2026-05-29. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-05-292026-06-150.35USDUnknown period
2026-05-292026-06-150.35USDUnknown period
2026-05-292026-06-150.35USDUnknown period
2026-02-272026-03-160.35USDUnknown period
2025-11-282025-12-150.35USDUnknown period
2025-09-022025-09-160.35USDUnknown period
2025-05-302025-06-160.35USDUnknown period
2025-02-282025-03-170.35USDUnknown period
2024-11-292024-12-160.35USDUnknown period
2024-08-302024-09-160.66USDUnknown period
2024-05-312024-06-170.66USDUnknown period
2024-02-282024-03-150.66USDUnknown period
2023-11-292023-12-150.66USDUnknown period
2023-08-302023-09-150.66USDUnknown period
2023-05-302023-06-150.66USDUnknown period
2023-02-272023-03-150.66USDUnknown period
2022-11-292022-12-150.66USDUnknown period
2022-08-302022-09-150.60USDUnknown period
2022-05-272022-06-150.60USDUnknown period
2022-02-252022-03-150.60USDUnknown period
2021-11-292021-12-150.60USDUnknown period
2021-08-302021-09-150.53USDUnknown period
2021-05-272021-06-150.53USDUnknown period
2021-02-252021-03-150.53USDUnknown period
2020-11-272020-12-150.53USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Estee Lauder Companies 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Estee Lauder Companies have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 1,023,212,833 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Shrivastava Akhil, de la Faverie Stephane, LAUDER JANE and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 1,023,212,833 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Shrivastava Akhil sold 5,265 shares at 109 $ each on 2026-02-27.

Who is selling: Shrivastava Akhil, de la Faverie Stephane, LAUDER JANE, La Lande Rashida, Webster Meridith and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Estee Lauder Companies (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Estee Lauder Companies. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-02-27 Shrivastava Akhil Sell 5,265 109 573,938
2026-02-27 de la Faverie Stephane Sell 5,787 109 630,841
2025-11-26 LAUDER JANE Sell 17,840 94 1,683,739
2025-11-26 La Lande Rashida Sell 1,604 94 151,498
2025-11-18 Webster Meridith Sell 5,430 88 476,971
2025-11-18 Meridith Webster Sell 5,430 88 476,971
2025-11-11 STERNLICHT BARRY S Sell 3,972 92 364,749
2025-11-11 Barry S Sternlicht Sell 3,972 92 364,749
2025-11-06 Leonard A. Lauder 2013 Revocable Trust Sell 2,786,040 90 249,907,788
2025-11-06 LAL 2015 ELF Trust Sell 5,670,000 90 508,599,000

Who is buying and selling Estee Lauder Companies shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Shrivastava Akhil, de la Faverie Stephane, LAUDER JANE, La Lande Rashida, Webster Meridith and others. In total, 1,023,212,833 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Estee Lauder Companies Short Selling 2026: 3.6% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.6% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.6%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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3.6%

When Does Estee Lauder Companies Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/19/2026

The next earnings report from Estee Lauder Companies is scheduled for August 19, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Estee Lauder Companies 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Estee Lauder Companies (EL.US) – RSI 60, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Estee Lauder Companies technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Estee Lauder Companies Inc

Estee Lauder Companies Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $86.96 is 4.6% above the 20-day average ($83.11). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 3.4% above the 50-day average ($84.09). Long term, the stock is 5.1% below the 200-day average ($91.67), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (84.09) is below the 200-day average (91.67), which is a classic bearish signal for Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Is Estee Lauder Companies Inc overbought or oversold?

Estee Lauder Companies Inc has an RSI of 60.4. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Estee Lauder Companies Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.760), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.213) by 0.547, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-2.111), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-2.730) by 0.619, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for Estee Lauder Companies Inc

Estee Lauder Companies Inc has an annual standard deviation of 46.3%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Estee Lauder Companies Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.760). Weekly bearish (-2.111).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 60.4 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Estee Lauder Companies stock in 2026

Should you buy Estee Lauder Companies stock now?
The technical signal for Estee Lauder Companies is currently NEUTRAL. Estee Lauder Companies trades at $86.94 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.760 with rising momentum (signal: 0.213); RSI is at 60.4 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $95.85 points to 10.2% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Estee Lauder Companies stock?
The average analyst price target for Estee Lauder Companies is $95.85. The current price is $86.94, which gives an upside of 10.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $86.27 and $105.44.
Is Estee Lauder Companies a dividend stock?
Yes, Estee Lauder Companies is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 1.65%. The latest dividend was $0.35 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 5/29/2026. The payout ratio is 66.0%, which is considered moderate. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/15/2026.
When does Estee Lauder Companies pay a dividend in 2026?
Estee Lauder Companies pays its next dividend on 6/15/2026. The latest dividend was $0.35 per share with an ex-dividend date of 5/29/2026. The dividend yield is 1.65%. The payout ratio of 66.0% points to moderate dividend coverage.
What is the risk of Estee Lauder Companies stock?
Estee Lauder Companies is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 46.3%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Estee Lauder Companies overvalued?
No, Estee Lauder Companies is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (10.2% upside). Estee Lauder Companies has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 2.1, a P/B ratio of 7.6. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 10.2%.
Is Estee Lauder Companies overbought?
No, Estee Lauder Companies is not overbought. RSI is at 60.4 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 60.4 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 4.6% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Estee Lauder Companies earnings report?
Estee Lauder Companies reports its next earnings on August 19, 2026. The stock currently trades at $86.94.
Is Estee Lauder Companies shorted?
Yes, Estee Lauder Companies is shorted with 3.6% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Estee Lauder Companies stock?
No, insiders are not buying Estee Lauder Companies shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 1,023,212,833 $ sold. Active sellers include Shrivastava Akhil, de la Faverie Stephane, LAUDER JANE and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Estee Lauder Companies a good stock?
Based on our total score, Estee Lauder Companies is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 39 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 23/100, Quality: 56/100, Momentum: 37/100. In addition: analysts see 10.2% upside to the price target; a dividend of 1.65%; technical signal: Hold. Whether Estee Lauder Companies is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Estee Lauder Companies stock?
The outlook for Estee Lauder Companies based on current data: the average analyst price target is $95.85 (+10.2%); the next earnings report is due on 8/19/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Estee Lauder Companies stock rising?
Estee Lauder Companies is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 4.6% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Estee Lauder Companies go?
The average analyst price target for Estee Lauder Companies is $95.85, which corresponds to a potential gain of 10.2% from the current price of $86.94. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Estee Lauder Companies fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Estee Lauder Companies. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Estee Lauder Companies do?
Estée Lauder Companies Inc. laver, markedsfører og sælger kosmetik globalt. De tjener hovedsageligt penge på at producere hudpleje, makeup, parfume og hårplejeprodukter. Virksomheden sælger produkter under kendte mærker som La Mer, Jo Malone London og TOM FORD. Deres sortiment... The company belongs to the Defensivt forbrug sector, more specifically the Household & Personal Products industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Estee Lauder Companies as an investment.
Did Estee Lauder Companies raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Estee Lauder Companies. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Estee Lauder Companies making money or losing money?
No, Estee Lauder Companies is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -1.7%, a small loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. The operating margin, however, is positive at 14.9% — the core business makes money; the loss comes from financing costs, taxes or one-off items. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can Estee Lauder Companies go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Estee Lauder Companies is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.90 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 308% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Estee Lauder Companies have a lot of debt?
Yes, Estee Lauder Companies has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 308%. For the defensivt forbrug sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Estee Lauder Companies service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 3.2x, and net debt equals 2.6 years of earnings (EBITDA).