The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure32 years of earnings data (1995–2026) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $368M, reflecting +115.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.01 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 1.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, EL's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -42.3%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.87B in fiscal 2021.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 75.5%, operating margin of 5.2%, and net margin of 1.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including COTY (-$608M net income, -10.6% margin), IFF ($195M net income, -3.3% margin), ELF ($60M net income, 1.6% margin), EL has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare EL vs COTY →
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EL Historical Earnings Data (1995–2026)
32 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $182M | +116.1% | $780M | $0.50 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| 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% |
| 2015 | $1.09B | -9.6% | $1.61B | $2.82 | 10.1% | 14.9% |
| 2014 | $1.20B | +18.1% | $1.83B | $3.06 | 11.0% | 16.7% |
| 2013 | $1.02B | +19.0% | $1.53B | $2.58 | 10.0% | 15.0% |
| 2012 | $857M | +22.3% | $1.31B | $2.16 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| 2011 | $701M | +46.5% | $1.09B | $1.74 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| 2010 | $478M | +119.0% | $790M | $1.19 | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| 2009 | $218M | -53.9% | $418M | $0.55 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 2008 | $474M | +5.5% | $811M | $1.20 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| 2007 | $449M | +83.9% | $750M | $1.08 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| 2006 | $244M | -39.9% | $620M | $0.56 | 3.8% | 9.6% |
| 2005 | $406M | +18.7% | $727M | $0.89 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| 2004 | $342M | +7.0% | $649M | $0.74 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| 2003 | $320M | +66.6% | $504M | $0.63 | 6.2% | 9.8% |
| 2002 | $192M | -37.1% | $342M | $0.35 | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| 2001 | $305M | -2.8% | $496M | $0.58 | 6.6% | 10.8% |
| 2000 | $314M | +15.1% | $516M | $0.60 | 7.2% | 11.8% |
| 1999 | $273M | +15.2% | $457M | $0.52 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| 1998 | $237M | +19.8% | $409M | $0.45 | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| 1997 | $198M | +23.2% | $359M | $0.37 | 5.8% | 10.6% |
| 1996 | $160M | +32.3% | $310M | $0.30 | 5.0% | 9.7% |
| 1995 | $121M | - | $231M | $0.23 | 4.2% | 8.0% |
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EL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EL stock.
What is EL earnings per share (EPS)?
EL trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.01, reflecting +115.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -42.3%. Complete EPS history from 1995 to 2026 is available in the table on this page.
What is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s net income?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) trailing twelve-month net income is $368M as of 2026. Earnings grew +115.9% year-over-year.
Is EL profitable?
Yes, EL is profitable with a TTM net income of $368M and a net profit margin of +1.2%.
What is EL's earnings growth rate?
EL compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: -43.6%, 5-Year: -42.3%, 10-Year: -16.3%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1995 to 2026.
What are EL's profit margins?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. net profit margin is +1.2%, operating margin is +5.2%, and gross margin is +75.5%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +4.7%.
Is EL growing earnings?
Yes, EL earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +115.9% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -42.3%. TTM net income reached $368M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was EL's best earnings year?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $2.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1995 to 2026 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were EL's earnings last quarter?
EL's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2027. Net income was $233M with diluted EPS of $0.64. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.