Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T (EL) is currently trading at $86.60. Based on 23 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $95.43, implying a 10.2% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

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Wall Street Price Target Revisions Recap

Educational recap of recent analyst price target upgrades and downgrades among 110 S&P 500 stocks we track, with firm names and prior/current targets as of May 26, 2026.

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Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T

Consumer StaplesOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$86.60

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$72.00$110.00
Current $86.60
Median: $87.50Mean: $88.50Current: $86.60

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • CitigroupMay 22, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $92.00 → $110.00

  • BarclaysMay 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $72.00 → $75.00

  • JP MorganMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $98.00 → $99.00

  • UBSMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $75.00 → $85.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $105.00 → $90.00

  • Wells FargoMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $75.00 → $85.00

  • Canaccord GenuityMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $80.00 → $85.00

  • JP MorganApr 17, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $121.00 → $98.00

  • CitigroupApr 15, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $120.00 → $92.00

  • BarclaysApr 14, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $94.00 → $72.00

  • Wells FargoApr 8, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $90.00 → $75.00

  • UBSApr 7, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $107.00 → $75.00

  • Deutsche BankMar 30, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $124.00 → $108.00

  • Wells FargoMar 24, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $105.00 → $90.00

  • TD CowenFeb 9, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $130.00 → $115.00

  • BarclaysFeb 9, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $100.00 → $94.00

  • JP MorganFeb 6, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $131.00 → $121.00

  • Wells FargoFeb 6, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $111.00 → $105.00

  • CitigroupFeb 6, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $120.00 → $120.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupFeb 6, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $105.00 → $105.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupFeb 5, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $105.00 → $105.00

  • RBC CapitalFeb 3, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $113.00 → $113.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupJan 30, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $105.00 → $105.00

  • Deutsche BankJan 29, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $124.00 → $128.00

  • TD CowenJan 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $115.00 → $130.00

  • JP MorganJan 16, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $116.00 → $131.00

  • CitigroupJan 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $110.00 → $120.00

  • UBSJan 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $105.00 → $119.00

  • Wells FargoJan 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $95.00 → $111.00

  • Raymond JamesJan 5, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $130.00

  • CitigroupDec 17, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $105.00 → $110.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupDec 16, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $115.00 → $125.00

  • Rothschild & CoNov 25, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $83.00 → $70.00

  • Argus ResearchNov 11, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $105.00

  • Wells FargoOct 31, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $90.00 → $95.00

  • CitigroupOct 31, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $95.00 → $105.00

  • JP MorganOct 31, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $114.00 → $116.00

  • UBSOct 31, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $93.00 → $105.00

  • RBC CapitalOct 31, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $107.00 → $113.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupOct 31, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $99.00 → $105.00

  • Canaccord GenuityOct 27, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $85.00 → $100.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupOct 23, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $99.00 → $99.00

  • Goldman SachsOct 13, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $76.00 → $115.00

  • JP MorganOct 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $99.00 → $114.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupSep 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $100.00 → $115.00

  • Deutsche BankAug 21, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $98.00 → $100.00

  • JP MorganAug 21, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $101.00 → $99.00

  • RBC CapitalAug 21, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $90.00 → $107.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupAug 21, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $99.00 → $99.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupAug 20, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $99.00 → $99.00

  • Canaccord GenuityAug 18, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $62.00 → $85.00

  • Deutsche BankAug 14, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $95.00 → $98.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupAug 14, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $66.00 → $99.00

  • JP MorganJul 25, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $62.00 → $101.00

  • UBSJul 17, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $62.00 → $93.00

  • CitigroupJul 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $60.00 → $99.00

  • BarclaysJul 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $63.00 → $84.00

  • Wells FargoJul 9, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $60.00 → $90.00

  • HSBCJun 27, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $80.00 → $99.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJun 26, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $90.00 → $100.00

  • Deutsche BankJun 23, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $71.00 → $95.00

  • BarclaysMay 29, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $56.00 → $63.00

  • UBSMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $60.00 → $62.00

  • RBC CapitalMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $100.00 → $90.00

  • B. Riley SecuritiesMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $70.00 → $60.00

  • Piper SandlerMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $92.00 → $75.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $76.00 → $66.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupMay 1, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $76.00 → $76.00

  • Canaccord GenuityApr 29, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $70.00 → $62.00

  • Telsey Advisory GroupApr 24, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $76.00 → $76.00

  • UBSApr 17, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $75.00 → $60.00

  • Wells FargoApr 16, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $70.00 → $60.00

  • CitigroupApr 14, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $77.00 → $55.00

  • BarclaysApr 14, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $64.00 → $56.00

  • JP MorganApr 11, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $72.00 → $61.00

  • StifelApr 10, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $77.00 → $67.00

  • DA DavidsonFeb 25, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $81.00 → $81.00

  • Morgan StanleyFeb 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $85.00 → $81.00

  • BarclaysFeb 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $71.00 → $64.00

  • DA DavidsonFeb 5, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $81.00 → $81.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$95.43

Based on 23 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (11)Hold (13)Sell (1)

Upside

+10.20%

Market Cap

$31.33B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
May 1, 2026D+26
P/E Ratio (TTM)27.24
Forward P/E27.24
P/B Ratio7.85
Dividend Yield1.59%
Return on Equity (ROE)-5.95%
Operating Margin14.92%
Debt to Equity232.91
Beta (Volatility)1.21
52 Week Range$64.54 - $121.64
LowCurrent: $86.60High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
11/26/2025LAUDER JANE ADirector and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 94.38 per share.17,840
11/26/2025LA LANDE RASHIDA KGeneral CounselSale at price 94.45 per share.1,604
11/18/2025WEBSTER MERIDITH POfficerSale at price 87.84 per share.5,430
11/11/2025STERNLICHT BARRY SDirectorSale at price 91.83 per share.3,972
11/6/2025LAL 2015 ELF TRUSTTrusteeSale at price 89.70 per share.5,670,000
11/6/2025EVELYN H. LAUDER 2012 MARITAL TRUST TWOTrusteeSale at price 89.70 per share.2,845,283
11/6/2025LEONARD A LAUDER 2013 REVOCABLE TRUSTBeneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 89.70 per share.2,786,040
8/29/2025FORESTER LYNNDirectorSale at price 91.65 per share.3,702
8/28/2025LA LANDE RASHIDA KGeneral CounselSale at price 91.88 per share.6,417
8/22/2025BARSHEFSKY CHARLENEDirectorSale at price 91.07 per share.3,723

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for EL?

A. The current target price for Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T is $95.43, which implies a 10.2% upside from the current price of $86.60. This is based on the consensus of 23 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for EL?

A. Currently, there are 5 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 13 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying EL stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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