The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Consumer Defensive · Current price $78.81 (+2.76%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Lauren Lieberman | Barclays | $72.00 | -8.6% |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Nik Modi | RBC Capital | $111.00 | +40.9% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Erwan Rambourg | HSBC | $106.00 | +34.5% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Lauren Lieberman | Barclays | $94.00 | +19.3% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Steve Powers | Deutsche Bank | $128.00 | +62.4% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Strong Buy | Raymond James | $130.00 | +65.0% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Robert Ottenstein | Evercore ISI | $125.00 | +58.6% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Chris Pitcher | Redburn Partners | $70.00 | -11.2% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nik Modi | RBC Capital | $113.00 | +43.4% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Peter Grom | UBS | $105.00 | +33.2% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Susan Anderson | Canaccord Genuity | $85.00 | +7.9% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Dana Telsey | Telsey Advisory | $76.00 | -3.6% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Mark Astrachan | Stifel Nicolaus | $125.00 | +58.6% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Steve Powers | Deutsche Bank | $98.00 | +24.4% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Erwan Rambourg | HSBC | $100.00 | +26.9% |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Robert Ottenstein | Evercore ISI | $130.00 | +65.0% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Linda Bolton Weiser | D.A. Davidson | $130.00 | +65.0% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Korinne Wolfmeyer | Piper Sandler | $114.00 | +44.7% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Dana Telsey | Telsey Advisory | $105.00 | +33.2% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Peter Grom | UBS | $104.00 | +32.0% |
Top Analysts Covering EL
EL vs Sector & Market
| Metric | EL | Consumer Defensive Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 27 | 12 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +35.4% | +1188.7% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | -156.84 | -6.63 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $14.73B | $14.96B | $15.09B | 13 |
| 2026-09-30 | $3.54B | $3.61B | $3.70B | 10 |
| 2026-12-31 | $4.31B | $4.39B | $4.50B | 11 |
| 2027-03-31 | $3.76B | $3.83B | $3.93B | 6 |
| 2027-06-30 | $3.61B | $3.68B | $3.77B | 6 |
| 2027-09-30 | $3.65B | $3.72B | $3.81B | 6 |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.46B | $4.54B | $4.65B | 6 |
| 2028-03-31 | $3.92B | $3.99B | $4.09B | 6 |
| 2028-06-30 | $3.75B | $3.82B | $3.92B | 5 |
| 2029-06-30 | $16.73B | $17.06B | $17.31B | 10 |
| 2030-06-30 | $17.66B | $18.01B | $18.27B | 6 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $2.13 | $2.22 | $2.29 | 15 |
| 2026-09-30 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.51 | 6 |
| 2026-12-31 | $1.11 | $1.14 | $1.17 | 10 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.80 | $0.82 | $0.85 | 10 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.54 | 6 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.55 | 7 |
| 2027-12-31 | $1.32 | $1.35 | $1.40 | 6 |
| 2028-03-31 | $0.99 | $1.01 | $1.04 | 7 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.62 | $0.64 | $0.66 | 7 |
| 2029-06-30 | $4.12 | $4.23 | $4.31 | 3 |
| 2030-06-30 | $5.43 | $5.57 | $5.67 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for EL?
The consensus among 27 analysts covering The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is Hold with an average price target of $111.00.
What is the highest price target for EL?
The highest price target for EL is $439.00, set by Linda Bolton Weiser at D.A. Davidson on 2021-11-03.
What is the lowest price target for EL?
The lowest price target for EL is $70.00, set by Chris Pitcher at Redburn Partners on 2025-11-25.
How many analysts cover EL?
27 analysts have issued ratings for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is EL a buy or sell right now?
Based on 27 analyst ratings, EL has a consensus rating of Hold (2.63/5) with a +35.4% upside to the consensus target of $111.00.
What are the earnings estimates for EL?
Analysts estimate EL will report EPS of $2.22 for the period ending 2026-06-30, with revenue estimated at $14.96B.
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