The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) has returned -31.25% so far this year and 10.48% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EL has returned -1.58% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 17, 1995, EL's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Oct 1998 with a return of +27.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -34.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, EL closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was May 4, 2009 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 31, 2024 at -20.9%.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.77%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 20, 1995.

• R² of 0.23 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

EL ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. provided a 1.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.40 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. was 85.82%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. drawdown is 79.34%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.