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Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a U.S.-based corporation in the consumer sector, operating within the cosmetics, personal care, and luxury products subsector, founded by Estée Lauder and Joseph Lauder.
Its early activities were driven by rising demand for premium beauty products in the United States throughout the 1940s, supported by proprietary formulations and a direct-to-consumer distribution strategy.
The current portfolio comprises global brands in makeup, fragrances, skincare, and haircare, positioned across multiple price segments and market categories.
Commercial operations span international markets, with significant presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, across channels such as specialty retail, department stores, e-commerce, and travel retail.
The competitive landscape is defined by large multinational conglomerates, broad product portfolios, and substantial investment in research, development, and marketing, as well as ongoing innovation in packaging, sustainability, and consumer experience.
Corporate operations extend to more than 150 countries and territories, supported by hundreds of distribution points, manufacturing facilities, innovation centers, and logistics hubs associated with its principal brands.
The operating model includes research and development units, industrial production, regional distribution networks, and subsidiaries responsible for commercial and institutional management in each major market.
Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with its shares traded under the ticker EL.
History and Foundation
The company was founded in 1946 in New York City, when Estée Lauder and Joseph Lauder began producing handcrafted creams and cosmetics for the local retail market.
Its early years were marked by gradual portfolio expansion, strengthening of its customer base, and entry into department stores, building national recognition and increasing brand visibility.
During the 1960s and 1970s, the company expanded internationally, entering European and Asian markets, while creating or acquiring new brands and strengthening its footprint in the luxury and global retail segments.
A significant milestone occurred in 1995 with the completion of its initial public offering (IPO) on the NYSE, enhancing its capital-raising capacity and enabling new acquisitions in fragrance, makeup, and skincare categories.
From 2020 to 2024, operations were influenced by global retail volatility, growth in digital sales, portfolio restructuring, strategic developments in Asian markets, and corporate initiatives focused on sustainability and operational efficiency.
Additional Information
The Company Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 38.54 Billions, having an equity of $ 3.89 Billions.
With a total of 48.000 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Consumer/Non-Cyclical and categorized in industry of Personal & Household Prods.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 14.45 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ -930.00 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -41.44, a P/BV ratio of 9.91 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of EL was at 1.31%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker EL.
