The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) Financials
Key financial figures for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (Q1 2027).
Net sales rose 7% to $3.715 billion (6% organic) and adjusted EPS reached $0.72 versus $0.32, and full-year fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $3.20-$3.45 from $3.10-$3.35. Net sales of $3,715 million were up 7% from $3,481 million a year earlier (organic net sales up 6%), with growth in every geographic region and in all categories except Hair Care, which was down 1% reported and flat organic. Gross margin expanded to 75.7% from 73.4% (adjusted gross margin 75.7% versus 73.3%), and adjusted operating margin rose to 12.1% from 7.3%, driven by operating leverage and Profit Recovery and Growth Plan savings. Diluted EPS was $0.64 versus $0.13 in the prior-year quarter; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.72 versus $0.32. On the outlook: Fiscal 2027 full-year outlook raised: organic net sales growth of 4.0% to 5.5% (previously 3% to 5%); reported net sales growth of 5.0% to 6.5% (previously 3% to 5%); adjusted operating margin of 12.9% to 13.7% (previously 12.7% to 13.5%); adjusted diluted EPS of $3.20 to $3.45 (previously $3.10 to $3.35), or $3.16 to $3.41 in constant currency; GAAP diluted EPS of $2.85 to $3.18 (previously $2.52 to $2.85); net cash flows from operating activities of $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion (previously $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion); adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 33% to 34%; diluted weighted-average shares of approximately 368 million; capital expenditures of approximately 4% of projected sales. Figures are for Q1 FY2027, as The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. reported them.
- Revenue
- $3.7B
- Net Income
- $233M
- EPS
- $0.64
- Total Assets
- $20.0B
- Operating Cash Flow
- -$166M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2027 | $3.7B | $233M | $0.64 | 10.98% | -$235M |
| Q4 FY2026 | $3.6B | -$116M | -$0.32 | 7% | $425M |
| Q3 FY2026 | $3.7B | $89M | $0.24 | 15.01% | $310M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $4.2B | $162M | $0.44 | 14.38% | $1.0B |
| Q1 FY2026 | $3.5B | $47M | $0.13 | 7.41% | -$436M |
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 | -5.48% | $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 $3.72 billion for Q1 FY2027, up 6.7% from the same period a year earlier.
Is The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. profitable?
Yes. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. reported net income of $233.0 million for Q1 FY2027, a net margin of 6.27% on revenue.
How has The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s margin trended?
Operating margin was 10.98% in Q1 FY2027, compared with 7.41% 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 -$235.0 million in Q1 FY2027, after capital expenditure.
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