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Estee Lauder Companies (EL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$91.83 -0.78 (-0.84%)
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Estee Lauder Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 21 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
12
Buy
9

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 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

$87.80
-4.39% Downside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Estee Lauder Companies, the average price target is $87.80. The highest price target for EL is $110.00, while the lowest price target for EL is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.39% from the current price of $91.83.
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.
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EL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/28/24 to 8/28/25		1 Month Ago
7/29/24 to 7/29/25		3 Months Ago
5/30/24 to 5/30/25		1 Year Ago
8/29/23 to 8/28/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$87.80$84.50$75.15$122.77
Forecasted Upside-4.39% Downside-7.69% Downside12.30% Upside32.89% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

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.
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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.
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Estee Lauder Companies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEstee Lauder CompaniesConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.48
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-4.39% Downside116.13% Upside10.24% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/21/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars		Steve Powers
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$98.00 ➝ $100.00+14.62%
8/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars		Andrea Teixeira
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$101.00 ➝ $99.00+12.37%
8/21/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars		Nik Modi
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $107.00+21.84%
8/20/2025Telsey Advisory Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Dana Telsey
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$99.00+9.86%
8/18/2025Canaccord Genuity Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Susan Anderson
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$62.00 ➝ $85.00-6.46%
7/17/2025UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Peter Grom
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $93.00+7.86%
7/15/2025Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Filippo Falorni
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $99.00+15.08%
7/15/2025Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lauren Lieberman
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$63.00 ➝ $84.00-2.36%
7/10/2025Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Bryan Spillane
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated CoverageBuy$110.00+19.91%
7/9/2025Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Christopher Carey
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$60.00 ➝ $90.00+5.10%
6/27/2025Hsbc Global Res
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		E. Rambourg
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/27/2025HSBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Erwan Rambourg
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $99.00+25.09%
6/26/2025Evercore ISI
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Robert Ottenstein
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $100.00+28.08%
5/2/2025B. Riley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Anna Glaessgen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$70.00 ➝ $60.00+1.46%
5/2/2025Piper Sandler
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Korinne Wolfmeyer
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$92.00 ➝ $75.00+29.59%
4/10/2025Stifel Nicolaus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Mark Astrachan
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$77.00 ➝ $67.00+27.13%
2/25/2025DA Davidson
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Linda Bolton Weiser
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$81.00 ➝ $81.00+9.37%
2/6/2025Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Dara Mohsenian
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $81.00+23.12%
12/27/2024CICC Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$82.00+10.29%
11/1/2024TD Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$95.00 ➝ $70.00+4.48%
11/1/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$100.00 ➝ $75.00+11.76%
7/22/2024Raymond James Financial
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		O. Tong
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Market Perform
5/1/2024Bernstein Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost Target$155.00 ➝ $160.00+26.86%
4/15/2024Oppenheimer
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
11/3/2023Berenberg Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$224.00 ➝ $118.00+3.13%
9/15/2023Redburn Atlantic
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$160.00 ➝ $150.00-2.75%

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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 Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Estee Lauder Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Estee Lauder Companies
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $91.59, which reflects a recovery from previous lows and may indicate potential for growth.
  • Recent earnings reports showed a positive earnings per share (EPS) of $0.09, surpassing analysts' expectations, which can signal strong operational performance.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with a price target of approximately $87.80, suggesting that the stock is fairly valued and may have room for appreciation.
  • The company has a diverse product range in skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • With a market capitalization of about $32.95 billion, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a significant player in the beauty industry, providing stability and potential for long-term growth.

Estee Lauder Companies
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported a negative net margin of 7.91%, indicating that it is currently spending more than it earns, which could be a concern for profitability.
  • Revenue decreased by 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining sales growth.
  • Analysts have issued a mix of ratings, with some downgrading the stock to "sell," which may reflect uncertainty about future performance.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, indicating that it relies significantly on debt financing, which can increase financial risk.
  • Recent dividend payouts have a negative payout ratio of -44.59%, suggesting that the company may not be generating enough profit to sustain its dividend payments, which could deter income-focused investors.

EL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Estee Lauder Companies is $87.80, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.

21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Estee Lauder Companies in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 downside of -4.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Estee Lauder Companies's stock had 4 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Estee Lauder Companies less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Estee Lauder Companies is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how EL compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:EL) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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