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Estee Lauder Companies (EL) guidance and outlook
Estee Lauder Companies (EL) raised some and lowered other parts of its guidance on Nov 2, 2026: Capital expenditures $69.0M for FY2027; Operating margin 12.9%–13.7% for FY2027; EPS $3.20–$3.45 for FY2027; EPS $2.85–$3.18 for FY2027. Estee Lauder Companies' 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026 makes 11 forward-looking statements.
Guidance and outlook
Latest guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital expenditures | FY2027 | $69.0M | lowered |
| Revenue | FY2027 | +3% to +5% | new |
| Operating margin | FY2027 | 12.9%–13.7% | raised |
| EPS | FY2027 | $3.20–$3.45 | raised |
| EPS | FY2027 | $2.85–$3.18 | raised |
| EPS | FY2027 | +28% to +38% | raised |
| Tax rate | FY2027 | 33%–34% | reaffirmed |
| Revenue | FY2027 | $368M | new |
From the earnings release filed Nov 2, 2026 (8-K on EDGAR).
Forward-looking statements, 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026
- While we consider the non-GAAP measures useful in analyzing our results, they are not intended to replace, or act as a substitute for, any presentation included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S.
- We anticipate tariffs to have an adverse effect on fiscal 2027 profitability and cash flows, and depending on actual rates and countries imposing tariffs such adverse impacts could be material.
- We are also mindful of inflationary pressures (including those caused by tariffs) on our cost base and are monitoring the impact on consumer preferences, the impact of changes being made in the organization, including those related to Beauty Reimagined and the PRGP, as well as the actual and potential impact of changes that have been made and are expected to be made as part of the PRGP on suppliers, retailers and…
- The favorability in our operating expense margin for the three months ended September 30, 2026 primarily reflected the impact of the increase in net sales which largely offset the impact from the overall increase in investments in consumer-facing areas of the business to drive sales, primarily in advertising expenses, including through new product innovation, key campaigns, and targeted expanded consumer reach.
- In the future, we expect to incur charges or adjustments similar in nature to those presented below; however, the impact to the Company’s results in a given period may be highly variable and difficult to predict.
- Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe that cash on hand, cash generated from operations, available credit lines and access to credit markets will be adequate to support seasonal working capital needs, currently planned business operations, information technology enhancements, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dividends, stock repurchases, restructuring initiatives, commitments and other…
- Downgrades in our credit ratings may reduce our ability to issue commercial paper and/or long-term debt and would likely increase the relative costs of borrowing.
- As of October 26, 2026, our long-term debt is rated A- with a stable outlook by Standard & Poor’s and A3 with a negative outlook by Moody’s.
- We address certain financial exposures through a controlled program of market risk management that includes the use of foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates and to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet, anticipated transactions and the net investment in certain foreign operations.
- It does not represent the maximum possible loss or any expected loss that may occur, since actual future gains and losses will differ from those estimated, based upon actual fluctuations in market rates, operating exposures, and the timing thereof, and changes in our portfolio of derivative financial instruments during the year.
- We do not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.
Estee Lauder Companies' latest quarter
Estee Lauder Companies, Q1 FY27: revenue $3.7B (+7% year over year), operating margin 11.0%, net earnings $233M, operating cash flow −$166M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Did Estee Lauder Companies raise or lower its guidance?
Estee Lauder Companies (EL) raised some and lowered other parts of its guidance on Nov 2, 2026: Capital expenditures $69.0M for FY2027; Operating margin 12.9%–13.7% for FY2027; EPS $3.20–$3.45 for FY2027; EPS $2.85–$3.18 for FY2027.
What does Estee Lauder Companies expect?
While we consider the non-GAAP measures useful in analyzing our results, they are not intended to replace, or act as a substitute for, any presentation included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. We anticipate tariffs to have an adverse effect on fiscal 2027 profitability and cash flows, and depending on actual rates and countries imposing tariffs such adverse impacts could be material. We are also mindful of inflationary pressures (including those caused by tariffs) on our cost base and are monitoring the impact on consumer preferences, the impact of cha
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.