EL — The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | EL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% | 3.02% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -1.24% | 4.46% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 57.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 24 | 20 |
| 1Y Total Return | +30.0% | 0.1% |
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
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 27, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 16, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.5300 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
44.9%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.13 | -$436.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.45 | $1.02B |
| Q1 2025 | $-0.43 | -$811.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $-1.64 | $925.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 1.63%.
What is EL's dividend yield?
EL's current dividend yield is 1.63%. The annual dividend is $1.40.
When is EL's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for EL has not been announced yet.
How many years has The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. increased its dividend?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has increased its dividend for 0 consecutive years.
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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 March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.