The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)
Consumer Staples · Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 17, 1995. SentiSense covers The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations. Stephane de La Faverie is its chief executive officer. The company reports 55,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.elcompanies.com.
About The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Since its founding in 1946, Estée Lauder has become a leading global manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare (nearly half of sales), makeup (28%), fragrance (19%), and haircare products (4%). Beyond its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio of offerings includes Clinique, M.A.C., La Mer, Jo Malone London, and Tom Ford, among others. The US and China each account for about one-quarter of its consolidated sales. The firm sells its products through physical and e-commerce platforms at company-owned outlets alongside department stores, specialty retailers, and salons globally.
Latest reported results
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. reported revenue of $3.63 billion for Q4 FY2026, up 6.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 816 institutions reported holding EL, with 224.8 million shares worth $17.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, Bank of America and BlackRock.
More on EL
- EL sentiment: whether news and social coverage of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- EL ownership: all 816 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- EL financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q4 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. do?
Since its founding in 1946, Estée Lauder has become a leading global manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare (nearly half of sales), makeup (28%), fragrance (19%), and haircare products (4%).
What sector is EL in?
SentiSense classifies The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations.
Where does EL stock trade?
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 17, 1995.