The raised full-year guidance (organic sales 4.0%-5.5%, adjusted EPS $3.20-$3.45) signals accelerating momentum and management confidence. Watch the November 4 Capital Markets Experience in Shanghai for further strategic detail on China growth and margin trajectory. The activist SC 13D filing from 45 days ago adds pressure for continued execution.
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Executive Summary
Estee Lauder reported fiscal Q1 2027 results with net sales of $3.715B (+7% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $0.72, both above consensus estimates of $4.45B and $1.21 respectively. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2027 outlook for organic sales growth to 4.0%-5.5% (from 3%-5%), adjusted operating margin to 12.9%-13.7%, and adjusted EPS to $3.20-$3.45. The activist stake filed 45 days ago adds context but the filing itself shows accelerating growth and margin expansion.
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Key Facts
- Net sales increased 7% YoY to $3.715B, organic net sales up 6% to $3.696B
- Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.72 from $0.32 YoY, a 125% increase
- Adjusted operating margin expanded 480 bps to 12.1% from 7.3%
- Gross margin expanded 240 bps to 75.7% from 73.3%
- Fragrance net sales surged 20% YoY, driven by Le Labo, TOM FORD, Jo Malone London and KILIAN PARIS
- All geographic regions grew: Americas +4%, EUKEM +4%, AsiaPacific +10%, Mainland China +9% organic
- Full-year fiscal 2027 outlook raised: organic sales growth 4.0%-5.5%, adjusted EPS $3.20-$3.45
- Quarterly dividend maintained at $0.35 per share
- Free cash flow improved to negative $235M from negative $436M YoY
Financial Impact
Revenue beat consensus by $735M (16.5% below estimate of $4.45B), adjusted EPS of $0.72 missed consensus of $1.21 by 40.5%. However, the company raised full-year guidance across all key metrics.
Segment Breakdown
| Segment | Revenue | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Care | $1.7B | +4.0% |
| Makeup | $1.0B | +1.0% |
| Fragrance | $861.0M | +20.0% |
| Hair Care | $128.0M | -1.0% |
Risk Factors
- Geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, including tariffs and consumer sentiment, could impact second-half results
- Conflict in the Middle East disruptions, though company expects no material impact for fiscal 2027
- Foreign currency translation headwinds of approximately 1% on reported sales growth
- Restructuring charges continue ($40M in Q1) as PRGP program winds down
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001001250-26-000057 |
| Document: el-20261102.htm | 0001001250-26-000057 |
| Document: 0001001250-26-000057-index-headers.html | 0001001250-26-000057 |
| Document: 0001001250-26-000057-index.html | 0001001250-26-000057 |
| Document: 0001001250-26-000057.txt | 0001001250-26-000057 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001001250-26-000057 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 4, 2026 today | 8-K | $105.58 | awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | $105.39 (−0.18%) |
Nov 2, 2026 1d ago | 8-K | $104.77 $105.39 | ▲ +0.59% | ▲ +0.29% | $105.39 (+0.59%) |
Oct 30, 2026 4d ago | SC 13G/A | $109.23 $104.77 | ▼ −4.08% | ▼ −3.60% | $105.39 (−3.52%) |
Oct 20, 2026 14d ago | Institutional Cluster | $103.66 $107.72 | ▲ +3.92% | ▲ +5.10% | $105.39 (+1.67%) |
Sep 30, 2026 4w ago | DEFA14A | $92.77 $90.19 | ▼ −2.78% | ▼ −2.96% | $105.39 (+13.60%) |
Sep 30, 2026 4w ago | DEF 14A | $92.77 $90.19 | ▼ −2.78% | ▼ −2.96% | $105.39 (+13.60%) |
Sep 18, 2026 6w ago | SC 13D/A | $96.34 $100.29 | ▲ +4.10% | ▲ +4.12% | $105.39 (+9.39%) |
Sep 15, 2026 7w ago | Insider Cluster | $95.60 $93.86 | ▼ −1.82% | ▼ −2.95% | $105.39 (+10.24%) |
Sep 15, 2026 7w ago | Insider Cluster | $95.60 $93.86 | ▼ −1.82% | ▼ −2.95% | $105.39 (+10.24%) |
Sep 9, 2026 8w ago | Court Ruling | $96.47 $97.12 | ▲ +0.67% | ▼ −0.18% | $105.39 (+9.25%) |
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