Form 8-K · Current report
The Estée Lauder Companies 8-K, filed Nov 2, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0001001250
- Accession no.
- 0001001250-26-000057
Summary
The Estée Lauder Companies reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter net sales of $3.7 billion, up 7% from a year earlier, with diluted net earnings per common share of $0.64 versus $0.13, and raised its fiscal 2027 full-year outlook for sales, margin and EPS. CEO Stéphane de La Faverie attributed the quarter to accelerating growth and the company's Beauty Reimagined transformation.
Key points
- Gross margin expanded to 75.7% from 73.4%, and operating margin rose to 11.0% from 4.9%.
- Net cash used in operating activities improved to $166 million from $340 million a year earlier, and free cash flow was negative $235 million versus negative $436 million.
- The company expanded its Amazon presence to 13 brands across 17 markets and its TikTok Shop presence to 15 brands across 11 markets.
- The company completed the acquisition of the remaining equity interest in Mountain Valley Springs India Private Limited, owner of the Forest Essentials brand, in October 2026.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 2, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026. The release includes the Company’s estimates related to its fiscal 2027 full year net sales and diluted net earnings per common share. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release, dated November 2, 2026, of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. …
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