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Estée Lauder Companies 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2025)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed October 30, 2025
Period End
October 30, 2025
Security
EL
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K126

EL filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 126 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Restructuring8-K · Mar ’18Mar ’18
  2. Restructuring8-K · Aug ’20Aug ’20
  3. Leadership change8-K · Jul ’22Jul ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Jan ’25Jan ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 30, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) furnished an 8-K on October 30, 2025 under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), attaching a press release reporting results for the fiscal 2026 first quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Reported net sales rose 4% to $3.48 billiona ($3,481 million), with organic net sales up 3%. Reported operating income was $169 million, compared with an operating loss of $(121) million a year earlier, and adjusted operating income was $255 million versus $144 million. Reported diluted EPS was $.13, compared with a loss of $(.43), and adjusted diluted EPS was $.32, compared with $.14.

The prior-year quarter included $159 millionb of talcum litigation settlement charges. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 full-year outlook: GAAP net sales growth of 2% to 5% (0% to 3% organic) and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.39 to $1.65, with adjusted EPS of $1.90 to $2.10. Management expects tariff-related headwinds to reduce fiscal 2026 profitability by approximately $100 million, net of planned mitigation actions.

Cash flows used for operating activities narrowed to $340 millionc from $670 million, and the company declared a quarterly dividend of $.35 per share payable December 15, 2025. The Profit Recovery and Growth Plan (PRGP) continues, with restructuring charges now expected at $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion before taxes and annual gross benefits of $0.8 billion to $1.0 billion once fully implemented. Cumulative restructuring charges through September 30, 2025 were $697 million, and the company estimates a net reduction of 5,800 to 7,000 positions.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Net sales rose 4% to $3,481 million; organic net sales increased 3%.
  2. GAAP operating income was $169 million (4.9% margin), versus an operating loss of $(121) million; adjusted operating margin expanded to 7.3% from 4.3%.
  3. Diluted EPS was $.13 versus $(.43) a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $.32 versus $.14.
  4. Fiscal 2026 full-year outlook reaffirmed: GAAP net sales growth of 2% to 5% and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.39 to $1.65; adjusted EPS of $1.90 to $2.10.
  5. Tariff-related headwinds are expected to affect fiscal 2026 profitability by approximately $100 million, net of planned mitigation.
  6. Restructuring charges under the PRGP are expected at $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion, with annual gross benefits of $0.8 billion to $1.0 billion once fully implemented.
  7. Quarterly dividend of $.35 per share declared, payable December 15, 2025.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Did Estée Lauder return to profitability in the fiscal 2026 first quarter?

    Yes. Reported net earnings were $47 million, or $.13 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $(156) million, or $(.43) per share, in the prior-year quarter.

  2. What is the company's outlook for fiscal 2026?

    The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook: GAAP net sales growth of 2% to 5% (organic 0% to 3%) and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.39 to $1.65, with adjusted EPS of $1.90 to $2.10. Forecasts use spot rates as of September 30, 2025.

  3. How are tariffs affecting the business?

    The company expects tariff-related headwinds to reduce fiscal 2026 profitability by approximately $100 million, net of planned mitigation actions through October 24, 2025. It is evaluating further PRGP initiatives and potential pricing actions.

  4. What are the expected costs and savings from the restructuring program?

    Once fully implemented, restructuring and other charges are expected to total $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion before taxes, with annual gross benefits of $0.8 billion to $1.0 billion. Through September 30, 2025, cumulative restructuring charges were $697 million, and a net reduction of 5,800 to 7,000 positions is estimated.

  5. Why did operating cash flow improve?

    Net cash used for operating activities decreased to $340 million from $670 million, primarily reflecting higher earnings and a favorable change in operating assets and liabilities. Capital expenditures also fell to $96 million from $141 million.

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