The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2014 to 2025
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
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Revenue Growth Metrics
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2025)
EL's revenue distribution by segment and geography for fiscal year 2025
By Product/Segment
By Geography
EL Revenue Analysis (2014–2025)
As of March 2, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $14.68 billion, reflecting solid growth of +5.8% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q2 2026) recorded $4.24 billion in revenue, up 21.7% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, EL's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -0.0%, indicating revenue contraction over this period. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $17.74 billion in 2022.
Revenue diversification analysis shows EL's business is primarily driven by Skin Care (49%), Makeup (30%), and Fragrance (18%).
When compared to Consumer Defensive sector peers including CL (+1.4% YoY), ELF (+16.7% YoY), and IPAR (+3.1% YoY), EL has underperformed the peer group in terms of revenue growth. Compare EL vs CL →
Peer Comparison
Compare EL's revenue metrics with industry peers
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELCurrent | $14.7B | +5.8% | -0.0% | 6.7% | |
| CL | $20.4B | +1.4% | +4.4% | 21.3% | |
| ELF | $1.3B | +16.7% | +35.9% | 12.0% | |
| IPAR | $1.5B | +3.1% | +15.3% | 18.9% | |
| COTY | $5.9B | -4.6% | +4.5% | 4.1% | |
| EPC | $2.2B | -3.4% | +2.7% | 4.3% |
Historical Revenue Data
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.29B | -8.5% | $10.56B | 73.9% | $958.0M | 6.7% |
| 2024 | $15.61B | -1.9% | $11.18B | 71.7% | $970.0M | 6.2% |
| 2023 | $15.91B | -10.3% | $11.35B | 71.3% | $1.51B | 9.5% |
| 2022 | $17.74B | +9.4% | $13.43B | 75.7% | $3.17B | 17.9% |
| 2021 | $16.21B | +13.4% | $12.38B | 76.4% | $2.62B | 16.1% |
| 2020 | $14.29B | -3.8% | $10.74B | 75.2% | $606.0M | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $14.86B | +8.6% | $11.48B | 77.2% | $2.31B | 15.6% |
| 2018 | $13.68B | +15.7% | $10.84B | 79.2% | $2.06B | 15.0% |
| 2017 | $11.82B | +5.0% | $9.39B | 79.4% | $1.70B | 14.4% |
| 2016 | $11.26B | +4.5% | $9.08B | 80.6% | $1.61B | 14.3% |
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Is EL's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
EL maintains +5.8% revenue growth, in line with its 5-year CAGR of -0.0%. TTM revenue stands at $14.7B. Growth rate remains consistent with historical average.
What is EL's long-term revenue growth rate?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s 5-year revenue CAGR of -0.0% reflects the sustained expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of +5.8% is near this long-term average.
How is EL's revenue distributed by segment?
EL reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2014-2025 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.