Estee Lauder Companies (EL) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) is anticipated to release its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 19th. Analysts expect Estee Lauder Companies to post earnings of $0.3193 per share and revenue of $3.5452 billion for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Estee Lauder Companies Stock Performance

Shares of EL opened at $87.74 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71. The stock has a market cap of $31.74 billion, a P/E ratio of -125.35, a P/E/G ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 1.25. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $83.95 and its 200-day moving average price is $87.89. Estee Lauder Companies has a 52 week low of $66.22 and a 52 week high of $121.64.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Estee Lauder Companies

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. DV Equities LLC purchased a new stake in Estee Lauder Companies during the 4th quarter valued at $36,000. Quarry LP purchased a new position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies in the fourth quarter worth $42,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies in the third quarter worth $39,000. Colonial Trust Co SC raised its stake in shares of Estee Lauder Companies by 779.2% in the fourth quarter. Colonial Trust Co SC now owns 677 shares of the company’s stock worth $71,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. lifted its holdings in shares of Estee Lauder Companies by 26.0% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 698 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. 55.15% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have issued reports on EL shares. Zacks Research cut Estee Lauder Companies from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on Estee Lauder Companies from $80.00 to $88.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Estee Lauder Companies from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Estee Lauder Companies from $99.00 to $94.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price objective on shares of Estee Lauder Companies from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $96.95.

About Estee Lauder Companies

Estée Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE: EL) is a global leader in prestige beauty that develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. Founded in 1946 by Estée Lauder, the company has grown from a small family business into a multinational consumer-products enterprise headquartered in New York City. Its activities span product research and development, brand and product marketing, manufacturing and global distribution across multiple retail channels.

The company’s portfolio includes a mix of legacy and prestige brands that target different consumer segments and price points, with well-known names such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, MAC, La Mer and Jo Malone among others.