The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1995 to 2025
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EL EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
EL Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73.9% | 6.7% | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 71.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 71.3% | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 75.7% | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | 76.4% | 16.1% | 17.7% |
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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Earnings Overview
As of May 6, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$248M, reflecting -391.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-0.68 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -7.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, EL's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.87B in fiscal 2021.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including COTY (-$536M net income, -6.2% margin), IFF ($839M net income, -3.4% margin), ELF ($104M net income, 8.5% margin), EL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare EL vs COTY →
EL Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
EL Historical Earnings Data (1995–2025)
31 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$1.13B | -390.5% | $958M | $-3.15 | -7.9% | 6.7% |
| 2024 | $390M | -61.2% | $970M | $1.08 | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| 2023 | $1.01B | -57.9% | $1.51B | $2.79 | 6.3% | 9.5% |
| 2022 | $2.39B | -16.7% | $3.17B | $6.55 | 13.5% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | $2.87B | +319.6% | $2.62B | $7.79 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| 2020 | $684M | -61.7% | $606M | $1.86 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $1.78B | +61.1% | $2.31B | $4.82 | 12.0% | 15.6% |
| 2018 | $1.11B | -11.3% | $2.06B | $2.95 | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| 2017 | $1.25B | +12.1% | $1.70B | $3.35 | 10.6% | 14.4% |
| 2016 | $1.11B | +2.4% | $1.61B | $2.96 | 9.9% | 14.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EL stock.
Is EL growing earnings?
EL EPS fell to $-0.68, with earnings declining -391.7%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income dropped to $-248M.
What are EL's profit margins?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. net margin is -7.9%, with operating margin at +6.7%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are EL's earnings?
EL earnings data spans 1995-2025. The declining earnings trend is -391.7% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.