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EL today

$112.32+$1.81 (+1.64%)close Nov 13, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourStrong Bullish

1 hourAscending Triangle

15 minBullish

5 minConsolidating

Daily trend turns down below $103.09

Key levels

Resistance$121.64

Resistance$115.28

Support$108.72

Support$103.09

Latest news & SEC filings

NewsPirc urges rejection of Estée Lauder executive pay plan

NewsEstee Lauder insider reports sale of company shares

AnalystCitigroup keeps Buy rating on Estee Lauder, lifts target to $132

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About Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder is a beauty company that develops, manufactures, and markets skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. Its brand portfolio includes names such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, Origins, MAC, La Mer, Aveda, Jo Malone London, and Tom Ford Beauty. The company sells through department stores, specialty retailers, travel retail, e-commerce, and its own stores, serving consumers around the world.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Aug 19, 2026.

NYSE · Consumer Defensive

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL)

$112.32+1.81 (+1.64%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
97.33101.4105.4109.4112.32Oct 13Oct 21Oct 29Nov 6
High112.74
Low109.55
Open111.09
Volume1.25M
Avg Vol3.25M
VWAP111.65
30d High113.43
30d Low93.30
30d Chg+20.39%

What Is the Price Target for EL?

SEPT Low Target

$108.00

SEPT Mid Target

$119.00

SEPT High Target

$132.00

Analyst Consensus

$119.00

Current: $110.51Upside: +7.7%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is EL a Buy or Sell Right Now?

64
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 2▼ DownEarnings5 articles
Estée Lauder reported strong fiscal Q1 2027 results and raised its full-year outlook, with both earnings and guidance above prior views. Despite the bullish news, the stock fell 6.67% to close at $104.77, trading between a low of $103.09 and a high of $113.50 on volume of over 7.6 million shares. The company also filed a Form 8-K regarding a major event, though no details were provided. The sharp price decline contrasts with the positive earnings sentiment, suggesting the market may have already priced in the good news or reacted to other factors.
Critical news
Nov 4HIGHEarnings: growth/beat
Nov 2HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 5.0% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is EL Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$182.11

43

Moat Score

NARROW

6/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with EL?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 2 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

6 buys / 4 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

LOW

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
FRIBOURG PAUL JdirectorSale2,406$277KNov 9, 2026
STERNLICHT BARRY SdirectorBuy4,697$368KNov 6, 2026
STERNLICHT BARRY SdirectorSale4,697$510KNov 6, 2026
Shrivastava AkhilofficerBuy6,266-Nov 2, 2026
Shrivastava AkhilofficerSale3,200$347KNov 2, 2026
Canevari RobertoofficerBuy8,160-Nov 2, 2026
Canevari RobertoofficerSale4,513$489KNov 2, 2026
La Lande RashidaofficerBuy7,418-Nov 2, 2026
La Lande RashidaofficerSale4,103$444KNov 2, 2026
Webster MeridithofficerBuy8,211-Nov 2, 2026

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EL Growth Story

Revenue YoY

5.0%

3yr Revenue CAGR

-1.8%

EPS Growth YoY

115.87%

FCF Growth YoY

96.4%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
19:05:05$112.331,864$$209KSELL
18:58:35$112.351,000$$112KBUY
18:55:40$112.282,492$$280KMIDPOINT
18:33:22$112.411,050$$118KSELL
18:19:03$112.171,100$$123KBUY

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
CALL$111Nov 130$$2102SWEEP
CALL$111Nov 130$$105010SWEEP
PUT$105Mar 19126$$14602SWEEP
CALL$110Nov 130$$2462SWEEP
CALL$120Dec 1835$$3462SWEEP

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EL — frequently asked questions

What is EL stock price today?

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) is at $112.32, up 1.64% (+$1.81) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.

Why is EL stock moving today?

Latest EL news — Nov 13, 2026: Pirc urges rejection of Estée Lauder executive pay plan · Nov 10, 2026: Estee Lauder insider reports sale of company shares

Why did EL stock move on Nov 2, 2026?

Estée Lauder reported strong fiscal Q1 2027 results and raised its full-year outlook, with both earnings and guidance above prior views. Despite the bullish news, the stock fell 6.67% to close at $104.77, trading between a low of $103.09 and a high of $113.50 on volume of over 7.6 million shares.

What is the EL price target?

The average analyst price target for EL is $119.00, ranging from $108 to $132, based on 14 analysts. Latest: Citigroup maintains on Nov 10, 2026.

What do analysts rate EL?

Analyst ratings for EL: 3 Buy, 43 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did EL beat earnings?

EL last reported on Nov 2, 2026: EPS $0.72 vs $0.51 expected — a beat of 41.7%.

What is EL's P/E ratio?

EL trades at a P/E of 112.0 vs a Consumer Defensive average of 20.8.

Does EL pay a dividend?

Yes. EL's dividend yield is 2.12%.

What are EL support and resistance levels?

Support: $108.72, $103.09, $96.66. Resistance: $115.28, $121.64, $130.18.

What are insiders doing with EL?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 2 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on EL?

Nov 13, 2026: Pirc urges rejection of Estée Lauder executive pay plan · Nov 10, 2026: Estee Lauder insider reports sale of company shares · Nov 10, 2026: Citigroup keeps Buy rating on Estee Lauder, lifts target to $132