Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.72
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
EL Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is flat.
EL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$1.72
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout48.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-17.1%
5Y CAGR-1.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return46.0%
5Y Total Return-68.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,18410Y ago$10,86920Y ago$53,654
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
EL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 48.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EL does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -17.1% and 5-year CAGR of -1.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -68.2%, with dividends contributing 3.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,869 today.
EL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.84
Avg/Payment$0.5420
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | — | 1.28% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 1.49% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 1.54% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.55% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.81% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3500 | ↓ -47.0% | 3.23% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.6600 | — | 2.88% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.6600 | — | 2.14% | Jun 17, 2024 |
EL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#6 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELThe Estée Lauder Com… | $29.9B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 COTYCoty Inc. | $2.3B | 0.6% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 IFFInternational Flavor… | $18.1B | 2.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  IPARInter Parfums, Inc. | $2.9B | 3.5% | 61.0% | 5 | Watch |
 PGThe Procter & Gamble… | $338.6B | 2.8% | 61.8% | 36 | Watch |
3rd  ULUnilever PLC | $127.6B | 3.5% | 75.2% | 0 | Watch |
1st  KMBKimberly-Clark Corpo… | $32.3B | 5.1% | 82.1% | 27 | Watch |
EL Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.35 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $1.40 | -39.9% | 4 | $-3.15 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $2.33 | -11.7% | 4 | $1.08 | 215.7% | 0.46x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $2.64 | 7.3% | 4 | $2.79 | 94.6% | 1.06x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $2.46 | 12.3% | 4 | $6.55 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $2.19 | 47.0% | 4 | $7.79 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $1.49 | -15.8% | 3 | $1.86 | 80.1% | 1.25x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $1.77 | 12.7% | 4 | $4.82 | 36.7% | 2.72x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $1.57 | 12.1% | 4 | $2.95 | 53.2% | 1.88x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $1.40 | 12.9% | 4 | $3.35 | 41.8% | 2.39x | 0.5% |
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Start ComparisonEL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EL stock.
How much dividend does EL pay per share?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EL's next ex-dividend date?
EL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EL's dividend safe?
EL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +48.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has EL increased its dividend?
EL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.2%.
How often does EL pay dividends?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EL five years ago would be worth approximately $3,184 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.