Rating Change
Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) on August 20, 2026.
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Citigroup Reiterates Buy Rating on The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)
Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) on August 20, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) · reiterate
- Firm
- Citigroup
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $96.15
- Market capitalization
- $38.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Citigroup reiterated a Buy rating on Estée Lauder (EL) on August 20, 2026, while the stock trades at $96.15 with a $38.0 billion market capitalization.
Market Context
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. The stock currently trades at $96.15 with a market capitalization of $38.0B. The stock has gained 2.2% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jefferies | Hold | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for EL?
A rating of Buy from Citigroup reflects the analyst's outlook on The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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