Is EL a good investment in 2026?

Estée Lauder operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. Check our real-time metrics above for current valuation.

What is the risk level of EL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 59.0%, EL has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.25 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Estée Lauder (EL) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does EL pay dividends?

Yes, Estée Lauder has a dividend yield of 1.93%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$26.29B

P/E RATIO

N/A

BETA

1.25

More volatile

DIV YIELD

1.93%

52W HIGH

$121.64

52W LOW

$51.97

VOLATILITY

59.0%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$87.88 → $72.67-17.31%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$54.47 → $72.67+33.4%

EL | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	EL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
Beta	1.25	0.65	More volatile
Div Yield	1.93%	2.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	59.0%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare EL's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
ELEL(You are here)	$72.67	$26.29B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$145.16	$339.74B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$77.47	$333.44B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$157.06	$214.69B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Estée Lauder is currently trading at $72.67, which is 40.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.25, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME4.9M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EL a good buy right now?

Estée Lauder operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. Current risk level is Very High based on 59.0% volatility.

Does EL pay dividends?

Yes, Estée Lauder offers a dividend yield of 1.93%. This translates to approximately $1.40 per share annually.

How volatile is EL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 59.0% and beta of 1.25,EL is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.