The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

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Sector

Consumer Staples

Industry

Household & Personal Products

Market Cap

$25.90B

Employees

62K

Company Overview

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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Financial Performance

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Net sales decreased by 10% to $3,550 million compared to $3,940 million in Q3 2024. This decline was primarily driven by a 9% decrease in volume and a 1% unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation, partially offset by a 1% increase from pricing.

Operating income decreased to $306 million in Q3 2025 from $531 million in Q3 2024. For the nine-month period, operating income turned negative at $(395) million compared to $1,203 million in the prior year, primarily due to goodwill and other intangible asset impairments.

Gross margin increased to 75.0% in Q3 2025 from 71.9% in Q3 2024. This improvement was attributed to manufacturing efficiencies and lower obsolescence charges, partially offset by an unfavorable mix of business.

Growth & Strategy

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Management Execution

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Risk Factors

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Competitive Position

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Operational Efficiency

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Innovation & Technology

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Capital Allocation

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ESG initiatives

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Market Environment

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