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EL

Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

S&P 500
EL|Consumer Defensive|Household & Personal Products|$71.48|P/E 124.1|MCap 32.1B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is a leading global manufacturer, marketer, and seller of prestige beauty products, encompassing skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care categories. Its portfolio features renowned brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, La Mer, M·A·C, Jo Malone London, Origins, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, The Ordinary, TOM FORD, Le Labo, KILIAN PARIS, and Bumble and bumble, offering products like moisturizers, serums, cleansers, foundations, lipsticks, luxury fragrances, and hair treatments. The company distributes through department stores, travel retail, specialty multi-brand beauty retailers, freestanding brand stores, e-commerce platforms, salons, spas, and perfumeries, serving consumers across more than 150 countries with significant presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Skin care represents the largest segment, followed by makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in New York, New York, Estee Lauder Companies Inc. plays a pivotal role in the prestige beauty market, focusing on premium products that drive innovation and consumer demand worldwide.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.58%

Annual Dividend

$1.40

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

471.43%

FCF Payout Ratio

44.59%

Stock Price

$71.48

52-Week Range

$48.37 $121.64

Dividend Health Score

43/ 100Caution

EL's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 44.6% fcf payout ratio & 76.5% gross margin. Areas of concern: 471.4% earnings payout ratio & -908.8% cfo payout ratio.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Warning
Earnings Payout Ratio
471.4%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
44.6%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
-908.8%Danger
Interest Coverage
-1.9xDanger

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
32.9%Caution
Current Ratio
1.4xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
232.9Caution

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
-4.3%Danger
Operating Margin
14.3%Caution
Gross Margin
76.5%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-1.2%Danger
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

EL annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

EL earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 27, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 16, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-17.13%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-1.24%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

3.22%

3-Year Total Growth

-43.09%

5-Year Total Growth

-6.04%

10-Year Total Growth

37.25%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$7,148.00

Annual Income

$140.00

Quarterly Income

$35.00

Monthly Income

$11.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EL's current dividend yield?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) currently has a dividend yield of 1.58%, based on a stock price of $71.48 and an annual dividend of $1.40.
When is EL's next dividend payment date?
EL's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-27 and the next payment date is 2026-03-16. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does EL pay in dividends per year?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. paid $1.40 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has EL been increasing its dividend?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -1.24% and a 10-year CAGR of 3.22%.
Is EL's dividend safe?
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has a payout ratio of 471.43%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 44.59%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is EL's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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