Estee Lauder Shares Drop After Q1 Sales Miss, Warning On Multiple Disruptions


20-Year Pro Trader Reveals His "MoneyLine"

Ditch your indicators and use the "MoneyLine". A simple line tells you when to buy and sell without the guesswork. It’s a line on a chart that’s helped Nic Chahine win 83% of his options buys. Here's how he does it.


  • Estee Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:EL) reported a first-quarter FY23 sales decline of 11% year-on-year to $3.93 billion, missing the consensus of $3.97 billion.
  • The company said COVID-19 restrictions in China presented a greater challenge than expected.
  • Sales in the Americas decreased 6% Y/Y, Europe, Middle East & Africa dropped 10%, and Asia/Pacific fell 15%.
  • Net sales from Skin Care fell 14%, Makeup declined 10%, Fragrance remained flat, and Hair Care increased 7%.
  • Gross profit declined 13% Y/Y to $2.9 billion, with the margin contracting 190 basis points to 74%.
  • Operating expenses decreased 6% Y/Y to $2.2 billion while the operating expense margin was 57.2%, versus 54.6% last year.
  • Operating margin contracted 450 basis points to 16.8%, and operating income for the quarter fell 29% Y/Y to $661 million.
  • The company held $2.9 billion in cash and equivalents as of September 30, 2022.
  • Adjusted EPS of $1.37 beat the analyst consensus of $1.33.
  • Outlook: Estee Lauder sees FY23 EPS excluding restructuring and other charges of $5.25 - $5.40, against the consensus of $7.39. Reported net sales are forecasted to decrease by 8% - 6%.
  • For Q2, it expects EPS excluding restructuring and other charges of $1.19 - $1.29 versus the consensus of $2.81. Reported net sales are forecasted to decrease by 19% - 17%.
  • Price Action: EL shares are trading lower by 8.64% at $188.90 in premarket on the last check Wednesday.
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20-Year Pro Trader Reveals His "MoneyLine"

Ditch your indicators and use the "MoneyLine". A simple line tells you when to buy and sell without the guesswork. It’s a line on a chart that’s helped Nic Chahine win 83% of his options buys. Here's how he does it.


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