The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Stock Forecast
EL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.73 / 5 from 30 analysts
- Price target
- $108.20 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +3.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $0.51
- 52-week range
- $67.23 – $119.61
EL analyst ratings
30 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
EL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
EL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.50 | $0.43 | $0.59 | $0.32 | +57.7% | 21 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.21 | $1.16 | $1.28 | $0.89 | +36.0% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.32 | $3.20 | $3.52 | $2.51 | +32.4% | 30 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.93 | $3.61 | $4.30 | $3.32 | +18.2% | 28 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
EL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.65B | $3.61B | $3.68B | +4.9% | 18 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.45B | $4.42B | $4.48B | +5.2% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $15.73B | $15.61B | $15.85B | +4.5% | 27 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $16.41B | $16.12B | $16.75B | +4.3% | 26 |
EL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
EL revenue: reported and forecast
EL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.50 | +6.2% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.17 | $1.17 | $1.21 | $1.21 | $1.21 | +3.0% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.18 | $3.19 | $3.32 | $3.32 | $3.32 | +4.5% | 3 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.84 | $3.83 | $3.92 | $3.93 | $3.93 | +2.4% | 2 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
EL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; EL beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from EL
30 analysts cover Estée Lauder; their consensus rating is buy (3.73 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $108.20, 3.5% above the latest close of $104.54. Analysts expect earnings of $3.32 per share for FY2027, +32.4% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $3.93 per share on revenue of $16.4 billion. Estée Lauder beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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EL forecast FAQ
What is Estée Lauder's price target?
The average analyst price target for Estée Lauder is $108.20, 3.5% above the latest close of $104.54.
Is Estée Lauder a buy, hold or sell?
Of 30 analysts covering Estée Lauder, 9 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 14 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Estée Lauder's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.32 per share for FY2027 (range $3.20 to $3.52); for FY2028 the estimate is $3.93.
What is Estée Lauder's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $15.7 billion, growth of 4.5%; for FY2028 it is $16.4 billion.
When does Estée Lauder report earnings?
Estée Lauder is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.51.
Does Estée Lauder usually beat earnings estimates?
Estée Lauder reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.