Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) Return on equity 2017–2026
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
4.8%FY2026 · since FY2017: 28.5% → 4.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 4.8% | +34.1 pp |
| FY2025 | -29.3% | -37.0 pp |
| FY2024 | 7.7% | -10.4 pp |
| FY2023 | 18.1% | -25.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 43.1% | -4.4 pp |
| FY2021 | 47.5% | +30.1 pp |
| FY2020 | 17.4% | -23.3 pp |
| FY2019 | 40.7% | +17.1 pp |
| FY2018 | 23.6% | -4.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 28.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice