Estee Lauder Companies Stock On Fire: Up 13% With 6-Day Winning Streak
Estee Lauder Companies (EL) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 13% return. The company has gained about $3.7 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $32 Bil. The stock remains 40.9% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.6% for the S&P 500.
Estee Lauder’s recent streak reflects a successful expansion of its profit recovery plan, delivering better-than-expected Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings with a 77.1% surge in adjusted operating income. Bolstering this, strategic digital innovation, including a new AI-powered scent advisor for Jo Malone London, ignites further market confidence.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are several things to fear in EL stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its Very High valuation, we think that the stock is Very Unattractive (see Buy or Sell EL).
For quick background, EL provides a wide range of skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products globally, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, fragrances, and body care items.
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Comparing EL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for EL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | EL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 13.3% | 1.3% |
| 1M (21D) | 12.2% | 1.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 16.8% | 5.8% |
| YTD 2025 | 40.9% | 16.6% |
| 2024 | -47.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -40.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -32.3% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has EL behaved after prior drops? See EL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 87 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 71 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 63 | 17 |
| 4D | 2 | 37 |
| 5D | 5 | 11 |
| 6D | 4 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 13 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 87 | 71 |
Key Financials for Estee Lauder Companies (EL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $15.6 Bil | $14.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $390.0 Mil | $-1.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.6 Bil | $3.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $403.0 Mil | $141.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $159.0 Mil | $-546.0 Mil |
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