Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) Issues FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 3.100-3.350 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 3.180. The company issued revenue guidance of $15.5 billion-$15.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $15.5 billion.

Estee Lauder Companies Stock Performance

Shares of EL stock opened at $84.35 on Wednesday. Estee Lauder Companies has a fifty-two week low of $66.22 and a fifty-two week high of $121.64. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $84.15 and its two-hundred day moving average is $86.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71, a current ratio of 1.27 and a quick ratio of 0.94. The firm has a market cap of $30.52 billion, a P/E ratio of -120.50, a PEG ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 1.25.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Zacks Research downgraded Estee Lauder Companies from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Estee Lauder Companies from $92.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Piper Sandler assumed coverage on shares of Estee Lauder Companies in a research report on Friday, May 15th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $95.00 target price for the company. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Estee Lauder Companies from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on shares of Estee Lauder Companies in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $100.00 price objective for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $96.84.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of EL. DV Equities LLC bought a new stake in Estee Lauder Companies during the fourth quarter valued at about $36,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies in the third quarter worth about $39,000. Quarry LP acquired a new position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies during the 4th quarter worth about $42,000. Colonial Trust Co SC lifted its position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies by 779.2% during the 4th 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. boosted its stake in Estee Lauder Companies by 26.0% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 698 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 55.15% of the company’s stock.

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.