At the time of writing, Estee Lauder Cos., Inc [EL] stock is trading at $93.39, up 3.88%. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The EL shares have gain 8.48% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -8.58%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc [NYSE: EL] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on November 11, 2025, when Argus upgraded its rating to a Buy. Previously, Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed its Market Perform rating on October 31, 2025, and elevated its price target to $105. On October 13, 2025, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy but maintained its price target of $115 on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its Market Perform rating and increased its price target to $99 on August 14, 2025. JP Morgan upgraded its rating to an Overweight but $101 remained the price target by the analyst firm on July 25, 2025. In a note dated June 27, 2025, HSBC Securities upgraded a Buy rating on this stock.
For the past year, the stock price of Estee Lauder Cos., Inc fluctuated between $48.37 and $104.53. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $104.8 within the next 12 months. Estee Lauder Cos., Inc [NYSE: EL] shares were valued at $93.39 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 12.22% based on the average EL price forecast.
Analyzing the EL fundamentals
According to Estee Lauder Cos., Inc [NYSE:EL], the company’s sales were 14.42B for trailing twelve months, which represents an 3.88% jump. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.74% with Operating Profit Margin at -0.01%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at -0.05%, and Net Profit Margin reading is -0.06%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at -0.05, Equity is -0.23 and Total Capital is -0.01. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.42.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 90.73 points at the first support level, and at 88.06 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 94.99, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 96.58.
Ratios To Look Out For
It is important to note that Estee Lauder Cos., Inc [NYSE:EL] has a current ratio of 1.32. In addition, the Quick Ratio stands at 0.92 and the Cash Ratio stands at 0.44. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 2.33, the price to book ratio is 8.65.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Webster Meridith, Exec VP GlobalComm/PubAffairs, that happened on Nov 18 ’25 when 5430.0 shares were sold. Officer, MERIDITH WEBSTER completed a deal on Nov 18 ’25 to buy 5430.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director STERNLICHT BARRY S sold 3972.0 shares on Nov 11 ’25.
