EBITDA for Estée Lauder Companies (EL)
According to Estée Lauder Companies's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $1.59B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.59B
YoY change
-90.2%
5Y CAGR
-36.1%
Peak year (2021)
$4.16B
Cumulative EBITDA
$44.73B
EBITDA history chart for Estée Lauder Companies (EL) from 1995 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Estée Lauder Companies (EL) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193.00M | -90.2% | ||
| 2024 | $1.98B | -17.6% | ||
| 2023 | $2.40B | -39.0% | ||
| 2022 | $3.93B | -5.4% | ||
| 2021 | $4.16B | +128.5% | ||
| 2020 | $1.82B | -39.3% | ||
| 2019 | $3.00B | +13.6% | ||
| 2018 | $2.64B | +20.8% | ||
| 2017 | $2.18B | +7.0% | ||
| 2016 | $2.04B | +0.5% | ||
| 2015 | $2.03B | -8.6% | ||
| 2014 | $2.22B | +18.4% | ||
| 2013 | $1.88B | +15.9% | ||
| 2012 | $1.62B | +16.9% | ||
| 2011 | $1.38B | +31.3% | ||
| 2010 | $1.05B | +29.7% | ||
| 2009 | $812.30M | -23.5% | ||
| 2008 | $1.06B | +10.9% | ||
| 2007 | $957.10M | +17.0% | ||
| 2006 | $818.00M | -11.4% | ||
| 2005 | $923.50M | +9.9% | ||
| 2004 | $840.60M | +23.9% | ||
| 2003 | $678.50M | +10.6% | ||
| 2002 | $613.70M | -11.8% | ||
| 2001 | $696.10M | +5.1% | ||
| 2000 | $662.60M | +15.4% | ||
| 1999 | $574.20M | +13.3% | ||
| 1998 | $506.60M | +16.4% | ||
| 1997 | $435.10M | +17.9% | ||
| 1996 | $369.10M | +35.3% | ||
| 1995 | $272.90M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Estée Lauder Companies's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Estée Lauder Companies (EL) EBITDA totalled $193.00M – plunged 90.2% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA compounded at -36.1% per year, with a net decline across the window.
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA peaked at $4.16B in 2021; the latest annual figure is $193.00M in 2025 (95.4% below peak).
Across the available history, EBITDA reached its high of $4.16B in 2021 and its low of $193.00M in 2025.
Within Consumer Defensive, Estée Lauder Companies (EL) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for EBITDA is $16.50B.
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA by Year
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA 2025: $193.00M
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA in 2025 was $193.00M, plunged 90.2% below 2024. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA 2024: $1.98B
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA in 2024 was $1.98B, declined 17.6% below 2023.
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA 2023: $2.40B
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA in 2023 was $2.40B, plunged 39.0% below 2022.
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA 2022: $3.93B
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA in 2022 was $3.93B, declined 5.4% below 2021.
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA 2021: $4.16B
Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA in 2021 was $4.16B.
See more financial history for Estée Lauder Companies (EL).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Estée Lauder Companies, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $46.47B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $23.92B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $18.70B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $17.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $15.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $13.40B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $10.83B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.60B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Estée Lauder Companies's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Estée Lauder Companies (EL) is $1.59B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Estée Lauder Companies (EL) EBITDA changed -90.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA?
- Estée Lauder Companies (EL) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is -36.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $4.16B in 2021.
What was Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA in 2024?
- Estée Lauder Companies (EL) EBITDA in 2024 was $1.98B.
What was Estée Lauder Companies EBITDA in 2025?
- Estée Lauder Companies (EL) EBITDA in 2025 was $193.00M.
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