Estée Lauder said Monday that a final decision had not been made on any potential deal. In this article PUGBY
Estee Lauder says it could merge with luxury Puig Brands of Spain.
Estée Lauder said Monday it is in talks to potentially merge with Spanish beauty company Puig. Shares of Estée Lauder sank, while Puig's stock rose slightly.
EL, ELF and EWCZ are navigating rising costs and shifting consumer demand through innovation, digital expansion and strategic initiatives.
EL's fragrance sales rise 6% organically in Q2 as TOM FORD, Le Labo and KILIAN PARIS fuel luxury-led growth across regions and channels.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. raised its holdings in shares of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) by 39.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 166,980 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 47,051 shares
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EL's Skin Care sales rise 6% in Q2, fueled by China strength, innovation and tighter inventory.
After a stellar performance in 2025, Estée Lauder's stock does not appear to be overvalued. A choppy business recovery is to be expected, but this should not dissuade long-term investors. The stock's high market risk should be taken into account, as the equity market poses a threat for high-beta stocks.
EL expands the second-quarter fiscal 2026 gross margin by 40 basis points to 76.5% as PRGP savings and tighter inventory help offset tariff pressure.
Consumer staples are surging in 2026 as investors rotate to value, lifting XLP 13.2% YTD and spotlighting EL, HSY, KMB, MNST and NYT with renewed momentum.
The stock of Estee Lauder Companies (EL) has decreased by 19% over the past day and is now priced at $96.66. The company's latest earnings report sharply disappointed investors.