Estée Lauder Reports Strong Q1 2027 Results with Raised Fiscal Year Guidance
Estée Lauder (EL) reported robust first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, characterized by a 7% increase in net sales to $3.715 billion and significant margin expansion. Growth was driven by strong performance across all geographic regions, particularly in Fragrance and Skin Care segments. The company saw substantial organic growth in Mainland China (9%) and emerging markets like Turkey, Mexico, and India (15%), while luxury brands such as Le Labo and TOM FORD bolstered the fragrance category. Driven by momentum from its Profit Recovery and Growth Plan, management raised its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance for organic sales, operating margins, and adjusted EPS. Despite some supply chain challenges noted within the Aveda brand, the company demonstrated improved cash flow management and disciplined cost control, resulting in an adjusted diluted EPS of $0.72, a 125% increase year-over-year.
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Topics: eps growth fragrance segment performance margin expansion net sales growth organic sales guidance
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