The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1995 to 2025
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EPS Growth Rates (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.
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 March 2, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$178M, reflecting -3.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-0.49 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -0.1%.
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 industry peers including CL ($2.13B net income, 0.1% margin), ELF ($104M net income, 0.1% margin), IPAR ($165M net income, 0.1% margin), EL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare EL vs CL →
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Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
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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Is EL growing earnings?
EL EPS of $-0.49 reflects slowing growth at -3.9%, below the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $-178M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are EL's profit margins?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. net margin is -0.1%, with operating margin at +0.1%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are EL's earnings?
EL earnings data spans 1995-2025. The current earnings trend is -3.9% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.