JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) Stock Price

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) had its price target decreased by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $131.00 to $121.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target points to a potential upside of 21.50% from the stock’s current price.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Estee Lauder Companies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price target on Estee Lauder Companies from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut Estee Lauder Companies from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating and cut their target price for the stock from $83.00 to $70.00 in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Evercore upped their price target on Estee Lauder Companies from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on shares of Estee Lauder Companies in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $110.00 target price on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $103.27.

Estee Lauder Companies Stock Performance

NYSE EL traded up $2.93 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $99.59. 8,554,451 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,275,948. Estee Lauder Companies has a 52 week low of $48.37 and a 52 week high of $121.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $35.89 billion, a P/E ratio of -38.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.88. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $109.04 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $97.31.

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.05. Estee Lauder Companies had a positive return on equity of 14.92% and a negative net margin of 6.44%.The firm had revenue of $4.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.22 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.62 EPS. Estee Lauder Companies’s revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Estee Lauder Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.230 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Estee Lauder Companies will post 1.36 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Estee Lauder Companies news, Director Barry S. Sternlicht sold 3,972 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.83, for a total value of $364,748.76. Following the sale, the director owned 34,812 shares in the company, valued at $3,196,785.96. This trade represents a 10.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, VP Meridith Webster sold 5,430 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.84, for a total transaction of $476,971.20. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 13.05% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Estee Lauder Companies

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in Estee Lauder Companies by 39.1% in the fourth quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 324 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares during the period. Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in Estee Lauder Companies during the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its position in Estee Lauder Companies by 80.6% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 372 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 166 shares during the period. Finally, Asset Dedication LLC raised its holdings in shares of Estee Lauder Companies by 258.7% in the 2nd quarter. Asset Dedication LLC now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 282 shares in the last quarter. 55.15% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Estee Lauder Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Estee Lauder Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat expectations — EL delivered an EPS beat and revenue roughly in line with estimates, and management raised its FY2026 sales and EPS outlook, citing improving China demand and benefits from its turnaround plan. Business Wire: Q2 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Citigroup upgraded EL to Buy with a $120 target and Bank of America reiterated a Buy, pointing to valuation upside and margin expansion potential — these notes provide near‑term buying interest. Finviz / Citi upgrade TipRanks / BofA note
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder support: EL announced a quarterly dividend (‑record and pay dates disclosed), which can anchor income‑oriented holders and reduce selling pressure.
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed guidance framing — management raised the outlook but issued a relatively cautious EPS range (FY2026 EPS guidance that overlaps but does not clearly exceed consensus), leaving room for investor disappointment despite the raise. Earnings transcript / guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Some brokerages reaffirmed market‑perform/neutral ratings (Telsey, RBC reiterations), so sellside views remain mixed across the board. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff headwind: Management warned new/higher tariffs will reduce full‑year profitability by about $100 million, a clear near‑term drag that investors punished. CNBC: Tariff impact
• Negative Sentiment: Profit pressure from restructuring and costs — press coverage flagged that restructuring and one‑time items materially reduced reported profit, which amplified disappointment despite the operational progress. Barron’s: Restructuring impact
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: Investors sold aggressively after the quarter because the company’s upgraded outlook fell short of elevated expectations — multiple outlets summarized the post‑earnings plunge and cautious tone. MSN: Nosedive coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst trim: Wells Fargo trimmed its target to $105 and moved to Equal Weight, reflecting more conservative near‑term expectations and adding selling pressure. Benzinga: Wells Fargo change

About Estee Lauder Companies

Estée Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE: EL) is a global leader in prestige beauty that develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. Founded in 1946 by Estée Lauder, the company has grown from a small family business into a multinational consumer-products enterprise headquartered in New York City. Its activities span product research and development, brand and product marketing, manufacturing and global distribution across multiple retail channels.

The company’s portfolio includes a mix of legacy and prestige brands that target different consumer segments and price points, with well-known names such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, MAC, La Mer and Jo Malone among others.