Free Trial

Estee Lauder Companies (EL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Estee Lauder Companies logo
$88.09 -0.68 (-0.77%)
Closing price 10/3/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$88.22 +0.13 (+0.15%)
As of 10/3/2025 08:00 PM Eastern
Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.

Estee Lauder Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
12
Buy
9

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Estee Lauder Companies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EL.

Consensus Price Target

$88.55
0.52% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Estee Lauder Companies, the average price target is $88.55. The highest price target for EL is $115.00, while the lowest price target for EL is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.52% from the current price of $88.09.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
Get the Latest News and Ratings for EL and Related Stocks

Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Estee Lauder Companies and its competitors.

Sign Up
By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

EL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/4/24 to 10/4/25
1 Month Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
3 Months Ago
7/6/24 to 7/6/25
1 Year Ago
10/5/23 to 10/4/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$88.55$87.80$74.45$120.64
Forecasted Upside0.52% Upside0.32% Upside-16.01% Downside25.83% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

EL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History

EL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table

Estee Lauder Companies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEstee Lauder CompaniesConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.41
2.15
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.52% Upside98.17% Upside10.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

See Recent EL News
Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/27/2025Weiss Ratings
0 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSell (D)
9/15/2025Evercore ISI
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $115.00+33.81%
8/21/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
Steve Powers
Steve Powers
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$98.00 ➝ $100.00+14.62%
8/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Lower TargetOverweight$101.00 ➝ $99.00+12.37%
8/21/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Boost TargetOutperform$90.00 ➝ $107.00+21.84%
8/20/2025Telsey Advisory Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$99.00+9.86%
8/18/2025Canaccord Genuity Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Boost TargetHold$62.00 ➝ $85.00-6.46%
7/17/2025UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Boost TargetNeutral$62.00 ➝ $93.00+7.86%
7/15/2025Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Boost TargetNeutral$60.00 ➝ $99.00+15.08%
7/15/2025Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Boost TargetEqual Weight$63.00 ➝ $84.00-2.36%
7/10/2025Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Initiated CoverageBuy$110.00+19.91%
7/9/2025Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Boost TargetEqual Weight$60.00 ➝ $90.00+5.10%
6/27/2025Hsbc Global Res
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
6/27/2025HSBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
UpgradeHoldBuy$80.00 ➝ $99.00+25.09%
5/2/2025B. Riley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Reiterated RatingNeutral$70.00 ➝ $60.00+1.46%
5/2/2025Piper Sandler
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Reiterated RatingOverweight$92.00 ➝ $75.00+29.59%
4/10/2025Stifel Nicolaus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Lower TargetHold$77.00 ➝ $67.00+27.13%
2/25/2025DA Davidson
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Reiterated RatingBuy$81.00 ➝ $81.00+9.37%
2/6/2025Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Lower TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $81.00+23.12%
12/27/2024CICC Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$82.00+10.29%
11/1/2024TD Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 Lower TargetHold$95.00 ➝ $70.00+4.48%
11/1/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 Lower TargetNeutral$100.00 ➝ $75.00+11.76%
7/22/2024Raymond James Financial
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
DowngradeStrong-BuyMarket Perform
5/1/2024Bernstein Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 Boost Target$155.00 ➝ $160.00+26.86%
4/15/2024Oppenheimer
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
11/3/2023Berenberg Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 DowngradeBuyHold$224.00 ➝ $118.00+3.13%

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Saturday at 11:58 PM ET.


Should I Buy Estee Lauder Companies Stock? EL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, October 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Estee Lauder Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Estee Lauder Companies
Bull Case

green Wall Street bull icon

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.:

  • The stock has received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for growth.
  • Recent price targets from various financial institutions suggest a strong upside, with some estimates reaching as high as $115.00.
  • The current stock price is around $90, which is considered attractive given the company's strong market position in the beauty industry.
  • The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has a diverse product portfolio, including skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • The company has a history of strong brand loyalty and customer retention, which can lead to consistent revenue streams.

Estee Lauder Companies
Bear Case

red Wall Street bear icon

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company has recently faced downgrades, with some analysts changing their ratings to "sell," which may indicate underlying concerns about future performance.
  • The dividend payout ratio is negative, suggesting that the company may not be generating enough profit to cover its dividend payments, which could be a red flag for income-focused investors.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending on luxury products, potentially affecting sales.
  • Increased competition in the beauty industry may pressure market share and profit margins for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
  • Recent analyst reports indicate a consensus rating of "Hold," which may suggest that the stock is not currently seen as a strong buy opportunity.

EL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Estee Lauder Companies is $88.55, with a high forecast of $115.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Estee Lauder Companies in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" EL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Estee Lauder Companies's stock has a predicted upside of 0.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Estee Lauder Companies's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Estee Lauder Companies more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Estee Lauder Companies is 2.41 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.15. Learn more on how EL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:EL) was last updated on 10/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
From Our Partners