The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), headquartered in New York, manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. Valued at $31.5 billion by market cap, the company's products are sold through department stores, mass retailers, company-owned retail stores, hair salons, and travel-related establishments.
Shares of this global leader in prestige beauty have underperformed the broader market over the past year. EL has declined 4.4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.6%. In 2026, EL’s stock is down 17%, compared to the SPX’s 12.8% rise on a YTD basis.
