EL — The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | EL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% | 2.97% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -1.24% | 5.04% |
| Payout Ratio | 44.1% | 47.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 31 | 22 |
| 1Y Total Return | +43.2% | 0.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-39.91%
3-Year Growth
-17.13%
5-Year Growth
-1.24%
10-Year Growth
3.22%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 29, 2026
Next Payment
Jun 15, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 27, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 16, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3500 | -46.97% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.6600 | +10.00% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.6000 | +13.21% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $0.5300 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
44.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
39.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.13 | -$436.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.45 | $1.02B |
| Q3 2026 | $0.25 | $310.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $-0.43 | -$811.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.