Fintel reports that on February 6, 2026, Citigroup upgraded their outlook for Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) from Neutral to Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 10.03% Upside
As of February 4, 2026, the average one-year price target for Estée Lauder Companies is $109.43/share. The forecasts range from a low of $65.65 to a high of $136.50. The average price target represents an increase of 10.03% from its latest reported closing price of $99.46 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Estée Lauder Companies is 20,908MM, an increase of 42.51%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 10.42.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,383 funds or institutions reporting positions in Estée Lauder Companies. This is an decrease of 155 owner(s) or 10.08% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to EL is 0.19%, an increase of 3.95%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 1.16% to 249,022K shares. 
The put/call ratio of EL is 1.17, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 12,144K shares representing 4.94% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 12,130K shares , representing an increase of 0.11%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EL by 2.61% over the last quarter.
Eagle Capital Management holds 8,969K shares representing 3.65% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,631K shares , representing a decrease of 7.38%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in EL by 1.95% over the last quarter.
Independent Franchise Partners LLP holds 7,753K shares representing 3.15% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,892K shares , representing a decrease of 1.79%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EL by 6.17% over the last quarter.
Invesco holds 7,335K shares representing 2.98% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,596K shares , representing a decrease of 3.57%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in EL by 88.61% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 6,784K shares representing 2.76% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,665K shares , representing an increase of 1.76%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EL by 11.18% over the last quarter.
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