The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) Financials
Key financial figures for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (Q4 2026).
Estee Lauder returned to sales growth in Q4 and full-year FY2026, with Q4 net sales up 6% (5% organic) to $3.63 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.39 versus $0.09 a year earlier, while GAAP EPS remained a loss of $0.32 on continued restructuring charges. Q4 FY2026 net sales were $3.63 billion, up 6% reported and 5% organic, with growth across all product categories except Hair Care and across every geographic region. Q4 adjusted EPS was $0.39 (Non-GAAP) versus $0.09 in Q4 FY2025; GAAP diluted EPS was a loss of $0.32, versus a $1.51 loss a year earlier, still weighed down by $306 million of restructuring and other charges in the quarter. Full-year FY2026 net sales were $15.05 billion (+5%, +3% organic), gross margin expanded 150 basis points to 75.5%, and adjusted operating margin expanded 320 basis points to 11.2% from 8.0%. On the outlook: FY2027 full-year outlook: organic net sales growth of 3% to 5%; adjusted operating margin of 12.7% to 13.5% (raised from the preliminary 12.5%-13.0% outlook given in May 2026); GAAP diluted EPS of $2.52-$2.85; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.10-$3.35. Figures are for Q4 FY2026, as The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. reported them.
- Revenue
- $3.6B
- Net Income
- -$116M
- EPS
- $-0.32
- Total Assets
- $19.8B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $576M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2026 | $3.6B | -$116M | -$0.31 | -9.23% | $425M |
| Q3 FY2026 | $3.7B | $89M | $0.24 | 9.64% | $310M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $4.2B | $162M | $0.44 | 13.85% | $1.0B |
| Q1 FY2026 | $3.5B | $47M | $0.13 | 4.85% | -$436M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $3.4B | -$546M | -$1.51 | 0.23% | $394M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $15.0B | $182M | $0.50 | 5.18% | $1.3B |
| FY2025 | $14.3B | -$1.1B | -$3.15 | 6.7% | $670M |
| FY2024 | $15.6B | $390M | $1.08 | 6.21% | $1.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What was The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s revenue last quarter?
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. reported revenue of $3.62 billion for Q4 FY2026, up 6.2% from the same period a year earlier.
Is The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. profitable?
Not in its most recent reported period. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. reported a net loss of $116.0 million for Q4 FY2026, a net margin of -3.21% on revenue.
How has The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s margin trended?
Operating margin was -9.23% in Q4 FY2026, compared with 0.23% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. generate?
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. generated free cash flow of $425.0 million in Q4 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
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