Operating Income for Estée Lauder Companies (EL)
According to Estée Lauder Companies's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $1.07B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.07B
YoY change
-1.2%
5Y CAGR
+9.6%
Peak year (2022)
$3.17B
Cumulative operating income
$33.26B
Operating Income history chart for Estée Lauder Companies (EL) from 1995 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Estée Lauder Companies (EL) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $958.00M | -1.2% | ||
| 2024 | $970.00M | -35.7% | ||
| 2023 | $1.51B | -52.4% | ||
| 2022 | $3.17B | +21.1% | ||
| 2021 | $2.62B | +332.0% | ||
| 2020 | $606.00M | -73.8% | ||
| 2019 | $2.31B | +12.6% | ||
| 2018 | $2.06B | +20.6% | ||
| 2017 | $1.70B | +5.8% | ||
| 2016 | $1.61B | +0.2% | ||
| 2015 | $1.61B | -12.1% | ||
| 2014 | $1.83B | +19.8% | ||
| 2013 | $1.53B | +16.3% | ||
| 2012 | $1.31B | +20.4% | ||
| 2011 | $1.09B | +37.9% | ||
| 2010 | $789.90M | +88.8% | ||
| 2009 | $418.40M | -48.4% | ||
| 2008 | $810.70M | +8.1% | ||
| 2007 | $749.90M | +21.0% | ||
| 2006 | $619.60M | -14.7% | ||
| 2005 | $726.80M | +12.0% | ||
| 2004 | $648.90M | +28.8% | ||
| 2003 | $503.70M | +47.2% | ||
| 2002 | $342.10M | -31.0% | ||
| 2001 | $495.60M | -3.9% | ||
| 2000 | $515.80M | +12.9% | ||
| 1999 | $456.90M | +11.7% | ||
| 1998 | $409.10M | +13.9% | ||
| 1997 | $359.10M | +15.7% | ||
| 1996 | $310.30M | +34.4% | ||
| 1995 | $230.90M | — |
Operating Income 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) operating income totalled $958.00M – edged down 1.2% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Estée Lauder Companies operating income delivered a +9.6% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2022 and 2025, Estée Lauder Companies operating income plunged 69.8%, falling from $3.17B to $958.00M.
The dataset's maximum operating income sits at $3.17B (2022); the minimum reading of $230.90M dates to 1995.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Estée Lauder Companies (EL) ranks 9th; the peer median for operating income is $14.35B.
Estée Lauder Companies Operating Income by Year
Estée Lauder Companies Operating Income 2025: $958.00M
Estée Lauder Companies operating income in 2025 was $958.00M, edged down 1.2% below 2024.
Estée Lauder Companies Operating Income 2024: $970.00M
Estée Lauder Companies operating income in 2024 was $970.00M, plunged 35.7% below 2023.
Estée Lauder Companies Operating Income 2023: $1.51B
Estée Lauder Companies operating income in 2023 was $1.51B, plunged 52.4% below 2022.
Estée Lauder Companies Operating Income 2022: $3.17B
Estée Lauder Companies operating income in 2022 was $3.17B, grew 21.1% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Estée Lauder Companies Operating Income 2021: $2.62B
Estée Lauder Companies operating income in 2021 was $2.62B.
See more financial history for Estée Lauder Companies (EL).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Estée Lauder Companies, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $29.82B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $20.45B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $15.06B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $14.93B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $13.76B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $13.49B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $10.38B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.42B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Estée Lauder Companies's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Estée Lauder Companies (EL) is $1.07B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Estée Lauder Companies operating income changed year-over-year?
- Estée Lauder Companies (EL) operating income changed -1.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Estée Lauder Companies operating income?
- Estée Lauder Companies (EL) operating income compound annual growth rate is +9.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Estée Lauder Companies operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Estée Lauder Companies operating income reached its highest annual value of $3.17B in 2022.
What was Estée Lauder Companies operating income in 2024?
- Estée Lauder Companies (EL) operating income in 2024 was $970.00M.
What was Estée Lauder Companies operating income in 2025?
- Estée Lauder Companies (EL) operating income in 2025 was $958.00M.
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