22,385 The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. $EL Shares Purchased by Candriam S.C.A.

Key Points

• Candriam S.C.A. increased its Estée Lauder stake by 7.1%, buying 22,385 shares in the third quarter and ending the period with 338,834 shares valued at about $31.5 million.
• Estée Lauder reported quarterly EPS of $0.72, beating the $0.51 consensus estimate, while revenue of $3.72 billion exceeded expectations and rose 6.7% year over year.
• Analysts give the stock a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating, with an average price target of $110.31; the company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share.

Candriam S.C.A. lifted its position in The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL - Free Report) by 7.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 338,834 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 22,385 shares during the quarter. Candriam S.C.A. owned approximately 0.09% of Estee Lauder Companies worth $31,548,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new stake in Estee Lauder Companies in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Kozak & Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies by 35.2% during the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 415 shares of the company's stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Estee Lauder Companies by 1,732.5% in the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 733 shares of the company's stock worth $53,000 after buying an additional 693 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Estee Lauder Companies by 37.8% in the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,349 shares of the company's stock worth $97,000 after buying an additional 370 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 55.15% of the company's stock.

Estee Lauder Companies Stock Up 0.1%

Estee Lauder Companies stock opened at $110.22 on Monday. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has a 1-year low of $66.22 and a 1-year high of $121.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $39.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 110.22, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a current ratio of 1.25, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $100.73 and a 200 day simple moving average of $91.73.

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, November 2nd. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.51 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $3.72 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.65 billion. Estee Lauder Companies had a return on equity of 26.99% and a net margin of 2.41%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.32 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. will post 3.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Estee Lauder Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, November 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.35 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 30th. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Estee Lauder Companies's dividend payout ratio is 140.00%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Estee Lauder Companies news, Director Charlene Barshefsky sold 3,775 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.82, for a total value of $373,045.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 50,971 shares in the company, valued at $5,036,954.22. This trade represents a 6.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Paul Fribourg sold 58,000 shares of Estee Lauder Companies stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.17, for a total value of $5,693,860.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 417,300 shares of the company's stock, valued at $40,966,341. The trade was a 12.20% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 79,802 shares of company stock worth $7,933,420 in the last 90 days. 11.54% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on EL shares. Citigroup upped their target price on Estee Lauder Companies from $115.00 to $121.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, November 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on Estee Lauder Companies from $116.00 to $124.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, October 16th. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their price objective on Estee Lauder Companies from $90.00 to $109.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. China Intl Cap upgraded Estee Lauder Companies to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Sunday, August 30th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on Estee Lauder Companies from $108.00 to $117.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $110.31.

More Estee Lauder Companies News

Here are the key news stories impacting Estee Lauder Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Estée Lauder unveiled its “Mastering Skin Longevity” scientific research platform at an expo in China. The initiative may help differentiate its skincare products and support future innovation, though no near-term revenue contribution was announced. Estée Lauder launches skin longevity research platform at China expo
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s fiscal 2030 roadmap targets stronger sales, higher margins, and double-digit earnings growth, supported by product innovation and operating efficiencies. Progress toward these goals could improve the long-term outlook, but delivery remains uncertain. EL's Fiscal 2030 Roadmap Targets Stronger Growth & Higher Margins
• Negative Sentiment: Director Barry Sternlicht sold 4,697 shares, reducing his position by about 11.9%. Insider sales can weigh on sentiment, though the transaction alone does not establish a change in the company’s outlook. SEC filing for director share sale

About Estee Lauder Companies

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc is a global prestige beauty company founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder. Based in New York City, it develops, markets and sells beauty products under a portfolio of brands, including Estée Lauder, Clinique, M·A·C, La Mer, Aveda and Jo Malone London.

The company's products span skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care. It reaches consumers through department stores, specialty retailers, its own stores and websites, and other online and travel-retail channels.

The Estée Lauder Companies serves customers in more than 150 countries and territories.

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