Rep. Kevin Hern Sells Off Shares of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL)

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL). In a filing disclosed on August 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Estee Lauder Companies stock on August 5th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Diageo (NYSE:DEO) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE) on 8/5/2026.

Estee Lauder Companies Stock Performance

Shares of EL opened at $87.74 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.74 billion, a PE ratio of -125.35, a P/E/G ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 1.25. 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 firm has a 50-day moving average price of $83.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $87.89. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has a 52-week low of $66.22 and a 52-week high of $121.64.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

EL has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Estee Lauder Companies in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their price objective on shares of Estee Lauder Companies from $105.00 to $90.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on Estee Lauder Companies from $99.00 to $94.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Zacks Research lowered Estee Lauder Companies from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Piper Sandler assumed coverage on Estee Lauder Companies in a research report on Friday, May 15th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $95.00 price target on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $96.95.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Estee Lauder Companies

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Estee Lauder Companies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna acquired a new position in Estee Lauder Companies in the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Estee Lauder Companies in the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Estee Lauder Companies by 39.1% in the fourth quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 324 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Finally, DV Equities LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Estee Lauder Companies during the 4th quarter valued at $36,000. Institutional investors own 55.15% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

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.