The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)

Sector: Consumer Staples|Industry: Household & Personal Products|Market Cap: $25.90B|Employees: 62K


The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and selling of prestige beauty products, including skincare, makeup, fragrance, and haircare. The company's diverse brand portfolio, strong market position, and global distribution network are key competitive advantages. They operate in approximately 150 countries and territories.

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Filing Highlights

Financial Performance

The 10-Q filing indicates that net sales decreased from $12,301 million in 2023 to $11,737 million in 2024 for the nine months ended March 31, representing a 5% decline. This decrease is attributed to lower net sales from the Asia travel retail business and in mainland China.

The filing shows that gross profit margin decreased from 72.4% in 2023 to 71.6% in 2024 for the nine months ended March 31. This decline is attributed to unfavorable impacts from higher manufacturing costs and other factors.

The 10-Q filing indicates that net earnings attributable to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. decreased from $1,039 million in 2023 to $674 million in 2024 for the nine months ended March 31, representing a 35% decline. This decline is attributed to lower net sales and gross profit margin, and an increase in operating expense margin.

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