Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The): Beat — EPS $0.72, Revenue $3.72B
Earnings BeatQ1 2027 · Pre-market
Did Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The) (EL) beat earnings today?
Yes, Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The) (EL) beat Wall Street analyst expectations for Q1 2027, reporting higher-than-expected EPS and higher-than-expected revenue.
Earnings Per Share+41.18% surprise
$0.72Actual
Expected: $0.51
vs. year ago +125.0%
Total Revenue+1.78% surprise
$3.72BActual
Expected: $3.65B
vs. year ago +7.0%
Released Nov 02 · 6:00 AM ET
Earning Report
| Metric | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY26 | YoY Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | $3.71B | $3.48B | +7.0% |
| Revenue detail — reported lines | |||
| └─Skin Care | $1.65B | $1.57B | +5.0% |
| └─Makeup | $1.05B | $1.03B | +2.0% |
| └─Fragrance | $861.00M | $721.00M | +19.0% |
| └─Hair Care | $128.00M | $129.00M | -1.0% |
| └─Other | $28.00M | $25.00M | +12.0% |
| └─The Americas | $1.23B | $1.17B | +5.0% |
| └─EUKEM | $923.00M | $901.00M | +2.0% |
| └─Asia/Pacific | $952.00M | $873.00M | +9.0% |
| └─Mainland China | $614.00M | $532.00M | +15.0% |
| Net Earnings | $233.00M | $47.00M | +395.7% |
| Basic EPS | $0.64 | $0.13 | +392.3% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.64 | $0.13 | +392.3% |
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | $0.72 | $0.32 | +125.0% |
Financial Outlook / Guidance
| Metric | Next Quarter Outlook | FY27 Outlook | Expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported Net Sales | — | 5.0%-6.5% (prev. 3%-5%) | $15.73B |
| Organic Net Sales | — | 4.0%-5.5% (prev. 3%-5%) | — |
| Adjusted Operating Margin | — | 12.9%-13.7% (prev. 12.7%-13.5%) | — |
| EPS | — | $2.85-$3.18 (prev. $2.52-$2.85) | $3.33Missed -9.46% |
| Adjusted EPS | — | $3.20-$3.45 (prev. $3.10-$3.35) | — |
| Adjusted Constant Currency EPS | — | $3.16-$3.41 (prev. $3.06-$3.31) | — |
| Diluted Shares | — | ~368M | — |
| Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities | — | $1.4B-$1.5B (prev. $1.3B-$1.4B) | — |
| Capital Expenditures | — | ~4% of projected sales | — |
Business Highlights
- ➤Expanded Amazon coverage to 13 brands across 17 markets and TikTok Shop to 15 brands across 11 markets.
- ➤Launched Jo Malone London at Boots and Space NK in the UK.
- ➤Partnered with Profound for enterprise-wide global AI insights and Generative Engine Optimization.
- ➤Completed Shopify deployment for M·A·C and Clinique US and UK brand.com sites.
- ➤Opened the Hainan Fulfillment Center and invested in water infrastructure at Oevel, Belgium.
- ➤Completed acquisition of remaining equity interest in Forest Essentials owner Mountain Valley Springs India.
- ➤Launched innovations including La Mer The Concentrate Serum and M·A·C Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick.
- ➤Established a $15M, five-year breast-cancer research commitment focused on younger women.
- ➤Signed a second green Virtual Power Purchase Agreement for onshore wind in Spain.
- ➤Published annual SI&S report; operations achieved 100% renewable energy.
- ➤Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share.
Management Commentary
Stéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO
“Our first quarter of fiscal 2027 marks another powerful step forward for The Estée Lauder Companies. Growth is accelerating, profitability is strengthening significantly, and the impact of Beauty Reimagined is becoming increasingly evident across our business. We are bringing more breakthrough innovation to consumers, amplifying the desirability of our brands with bold, high impact campaigns, and building a faster, more agile organization that is converting momentum into stronger financial performance.”
Stéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO
“We have moved beyond restoring growth. We are building diverse drivers for sustained profitable growth. The energy and determination of our teams, combined with the strength of our brands and the progress of our transformation, give me greater confidence than ever in the opportunities that lie ahead. We are raising our fiscal 2027 outlook, reflecting both our strong start and our conviction in the future we are creating.”