# The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global entity dedicated to the development, marketing, and sale of a diverse range of premium beauty and personal care items worldwide. Its extensive product catalog encompasses numerous offerings across four primary categories. For skin care, it provides moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body treatments, exfoliants, acne and oil control solutions, facial masks, specialized cleansing devices, and sun protection. In makeup, consumers can find lipsticks, glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, powders, compacts, brushes, and vario...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-28:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $109.31 USD |
| Market Cap | $39.61B |
| P/E (TTM) | 43.55 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.51 |
| 52-Week Range | $66.22 – $121.64 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.28% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.28% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.40 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.40 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / -19.1% / -8.0% / 1.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 285.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 38.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 285.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 38.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | $0.3500 | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-05-29 | $0.3500 | 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.3500 | 2026-03-16 |
| 2025-11-28 | $0.3500 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-09-02 | $0.3500 | 2025-09-16 |
| 2025-05-30 | $0.3500 | 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-02-28 | $0.3500 | 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.3500 | 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-08-30 | $0.6600 | 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-05-31 | $0.6600 | 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-02-28 | $0.6600 | 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | $0.6600 | 2023-12-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/el/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. do?

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) operates in the Household & Personal Products industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is EL's market cap?

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) has a market capitalization of approximately $39.61 billion, as of October 28, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does EL pay a dividend?

Yes, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.28%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does EL pay dividends?

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.40 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is EL's payout ratio?

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/el
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/el/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/el/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/el/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/el/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/el/peers

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