Estée Lauder fiscal 2026 net sales rise 5% to $15.0 billion; EPS $0.50 vs. loss
Estée Lauder reported fiscal 2026 results for the year ended June 30, 2026, with net sales up 5% to $15.0 billion and diluted earnings of $0.50 per share, compared with a loss of $3.15 per share a year earlier, which included large impairment charges. The company affirmed its fiscal 2027 organic net sales growth outlook of 3% to 5% and raised its adjusted operating margin outlook to 12.7% to 13.5%.
Key points
- Full-year net sales were $15.0 billion, up 5% as reported and up 3% organically.
- Diluted earnings were $0.50 per share, versus a loss of $3.15 per share in fiscal 2025; adjusted diluted earnings were $2.51, up from $1.51.
- Fiscal 2027 outlook: organic net sales growth of 3% to 5% affirmed; adjusted operating margin outlook raised to 12.7% to 13.5%.
- Free cash flow was $1.32 billion, compared with $0.67 billion in the prior year.
The filing
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