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Estee Lauder Companies vs Coty: EL and COTY compared
Estee Lauder Companies is the larger company: $3.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.6B for Coty (Q1 FY27). Estee Lauder Companies is growing faster (+7% against -1% a year earlier). Estee Lauder Companies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.0% against 11.0%.
Where the money goes: EL and COTY
Estee Lauder Companies (EL) · Q1 FY27
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.
Coty (COTY) · Q1 FY27
Coty, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.6B (-1% year over year), operating margin 11.0%, net earnings $110M, operating cash flow $130M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Estee Lauder Companies (EL) | Coty (COTY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $3.7B | $1.6B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +7% | -1% |
| Gross margin | 75.7% | 63.3% |
| Operating margin | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Net earnings | $233M | $110M |
| Net margin | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| Operating cash flow | −$166M | $130M |
| Free cash flow | — | $84.6M |
| Market value | $39.4B | $3.5B |
| P/E | 106.6× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $114.74 | $2.97 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Estee Lauder Companies or Coty?
Estee Lauder Companies is the larger company: $3.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.6B for Coty (Q1 FY27).
Is Estee Lauder Companies or Coty growing faster?
Estee Lauder Companies is growing faster (+7% against -1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Estee Lauder Companies or Coty?
Estee Lauder Companies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.0% against 11.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.