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Estee Lauder Cos

Estee Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (52% of 2023 sales), makeup (28%), fragrance (16%), and hair care (4%) categories, with top-selling brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 28% of revenue from the Americas, 39% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 33% from Asia-Pacific. Estee Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.

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<p>Barclays  analyst Lauren Lieberman   maintains Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $146 to $150.</p>


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Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Estee Lauder Cos, Raises Price Target to $150

<p>Telsey Advisory Group  analyst Dana Telsey   maintains Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) with a Market Perform and maintains $155 price target.</p>


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<p>In the preceding three months, 14 analysts have released ratings for Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $168.43, a high estimate of $191.00, and a low estimate of $131.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 9.85% from the previous average price target of $153.33.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713808829_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
<p>The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Estee Lauder Cos by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Linda Bolton Weiser</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$191.00</td>
<td>$191.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linda Bolton Weiser</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$191.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lauren Lieberman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linda Bolton Weiser</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Filippo Falorni</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Spillane</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason English</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linda Bolton Weiser</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linda Bolton Weiser</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrea Teixeira</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nik Modi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Carey</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olivia Tong</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Estee Lauder Cos. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Estee Lauder Cos compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Estee Lauder Cos's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Estee Lauder Cos's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Estee Lauder Cos analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>About Estee Lauder Cos</h2>
<p>Estee Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (52% of 2023 sales), makeup (28%), fragrance (16%), and hair care (4%) categories, with top-selling brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 28% of revenue from the Americas, 39% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 33% from Asia-Pacific. Estee Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.</p>
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Estee Lauder Cos</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Challenges:</strong> Estee Lauder Cos's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-7.38%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Estee Lauder Cos's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of <strong>7.31%,</strong> the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>5.66%,</strong> the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Estee Lauder Cos's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>1.36%</strong>. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Estee Lauder Cos's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of <b>1.79</b>, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
<p>Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.</p>
<p>Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.</p>
<p>Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Estee Lauder Cos Through Analyst Insights

<p>DA Davidson  analyst Linda Bolton Weiser   maintains Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $191 price target.</p>


DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Estee Lauder Cos, Maintains $191 Price Target

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Estee Lauder Cos</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with EL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for <strong>Estee Lauder Cos</strong>.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 50%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $25,600, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $690,249.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $170.0 for Estee Lauder Cos over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Estee Lauder Cos stands at 631.86, with a total volume reaching 465.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Estee Lauder Cos, situated within the strike price corridor from $100.0 to $170.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Estee Lauder Cos Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713537106_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$257.1K</td>
<td>851</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$121.5K</td>
<td>621</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.21</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$93.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Estee Lauder Cos</h3>
<p>Estee Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (52% of 2023 sales), makeup (28%), fragrance (16%), and hair care (4%) categories, with top-selling brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 28% of revenue from the Americas, 39% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 33% from Asia-Pacific. Estee Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.</p>
<h3>Estee Lauder Cos's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 326,973, with EL's price up by 0.16%, positioned at $145.04.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Estee Lauder Cos with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on Estee Lauder Cos Options

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in EL usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Estee Lauder Cos. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 47% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $334,740, and 14 are calls, amounting to $972,100.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $110.0 to $150.0 for Estee Lauder Cos during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Estee Lauder Cos's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Estee Lauder Cos's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $110.0 to $150.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Estee Lauder Cos Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713465135_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$490.0K</td>
<td>423</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">484</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$210.0K</td>
<td>421</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$71.5K</td>
<td>497</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">228</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$69.9K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$67.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Estee Lauder Cos</h3>
<p>Estee Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (52% of 2023 sales), makeup (28%), fragrance (16%), and hair care (4%) categories, with top-selling brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 28% of revenue from the Americas, 39% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 33% from Asia-Pacific. Estee Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Estee Lauder Cos, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Estee Lauder Cos Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,453,103, the price of EL is up 3.9% at $143.42. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
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Estee Lauder Cos Unusual Options Activity

Earnings

Macro Economic Events

LRLCY

L'Oreal CEO Says Luxury Make-Up Growing In Double-Digits, Luxury Skincare Impacted By Lack Of Rebound In China; We Have Seen More Acceleration Of Mass Market In China In Q1 Vs U.S. And Slowdown Of Luxury

L'Oreal CEO Says Europe Market Has Absolutely Not Slowed Down, Company Is Gaining Share

L'Oreal CEO Says China Sales Grew By More Than 6% In Q1, Well Above Market Growth Of 1%; Makeup Has Slowed The Most In North America, But Fragrance Doing 'Great'

WIIM

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Shares of cosmetics and personal products stocks are trading higher after L'Oreal reported Q1 revenue growth.

L'Oreal Q1 Sales €11.24 Billion, +9.4% Like-For-Like; Q1 Sales In North America +12.3% Like-For-Like At €3.02 Billion

<p>The Chinese government is tightening the noose on debt defaulters, imposing stringent penalties that include restrictions on high-speed rail travel and luxury accommodations. This move is part of a broader crackdown on unpaid bills.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened</strong>: Beijing is resorting to severe actions against those who fail to settle their debts. Measures include salary seizures, barring from government jobs, and limiting access to high-speed trains and air travel. Some individuals are even barred from purchasing expensive insurance policies or going on vacation, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/chinas-punishment-for-people-with-bad-debts-no-fast-trains-or-nice-hotels-bde24da2">according</a> to The Wall Street Journal.</p>
<p>The government&#8217;s delinquency blacklist has grown by nearly 50% since late 2019, now encompassing 8.3 million individuals. Courts can place people on this list if they fail to fulfill judgments against them or are deemed uncooperative with legal proceedings.</p>
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<p>Unlike the U.S., China does not permit most people to declare bankruptcy to write off bad debts. This policy has drawn criticism from Chinese scholars as unfair. Household debt in the country has surged by 50% in the past five years, reaching approximately $11 trillion.</p>
<p>The threat of punishment for falling behind on debt is causing many Chinese families to become more conservative with their money. This is impacting consumer spending and causing Western companies like <strong>Apple Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), <strong>Estee Lauder Companies</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) and <strong>General Motors</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) to report weaker sales in China, according to the report.</p>
<p><strong>Why It Matters</strong>: The Chinese government&#8217;s approach to handling the country&#8217;s debt crisis has been a subject of international concern. Billionaire investor <strong>Ray Dalio</strong> warned that China could face a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/03/37976316/billionaire-investor-ray-dalio-warns-china-address-debt-or-face-a-lost-decade">lost decade</a>&#8221; if it does not address its debt issues. </p>
<p>This caution was issued against the backdrop of a multifaceted economic environment, notably with Fitch Ratings recently downgrading <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38179912/fitch-revises-chinas-credit-outlook-to-negative-amid-economic-challenges">China&#8217;s credit outlook</a> from stable to negative.</p>
<p>The debt crisis was further exacerbated by the collapse of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/02/36982039/hedge-fund-boss-warns-chinas-real-estate-crisis-is-us-financial-crisis-on-steroid">China&#8217;s real estate market</a>, which was compared to a &#8220;U.S. financial crisis on steroids.&#8221; </p>
<p>In February, this crisis led to a $7 trillion downturn, prompting President Xi Jinping to seek measures to stabilize the market and restore investor confidence.</p>
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<p>DA Davidson  analyst Linda Bolton Weiser   maintains Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $179 to $191.</p>


DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Estee Lauder Cos, Raises Price Target to $191

<p>Oppenheimer  analyst Rupesh Parikh   maintains Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) from Perform to Perform.</p>


Oppenheimer Maintains Perform on Estee Lauder Costo Perform

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in EL usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Estee Lauder Cos. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 45% leaning bullish and 54% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $151,100, and 7 are calls, amounting to $739,495.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $120.0 to $147.0 for Estee Lauder Cos over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Estee Lauder Cos stands at 248.78, with a total volume reaching 1,305.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Estee Lauder Cos, situated within the strike price corridor from $120.0 to $147.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Estee Lauder Cos 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712948572_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$11.29</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$225.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">295</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.58</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$137.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">24</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">295</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">445</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$98.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">594</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$22.9</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$87.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Estee Lauder Cos</h3>
<p>Estee Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (52% of 2023 sales), makeup (28%), fragrance (16%), and hair care (4%) categories, with top-selling brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 28% of revenue from the Americas, 39% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 33% from Asia-Pacific. Estee Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Estee Lauder Cos, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Current Position of Estee Lauder Cos</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,080,280, the price of EL is down -4.73% at $138.55. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 19 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Estee Lauder Cos</h3>
<p>4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $167.5.</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Estee Lauder Cos, targeting a price of $146. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Buy rating for Estee Lauder Cos, targeting a price of $179. </li>
<li>Showing optimism, an analyst from B of A Securities upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $170. </li>
<li>In a positive move, an analyst from Citigroup has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $175. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In Estee Lauder Cos Options

Estee Lauder shares are trading lower amid overall market weakness.

<p>Barclays  analyst Lauren Lieberman   maintains Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $141 to $146.</p>


Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Estee Lauder Cos, Raises Price Target to $146

Estée Lauder Signs Korean Singer And Actress IU As New Global Brand Ambassador

<p><strong>Blackstone Inc.&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) and L&#8217;Occitane&#8217;s owner&nbsp;<strong>Reinold Geiger</strong>&nbsp;are reportedly close to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news" rel="noreferrer noopener">privatizing the skin-care company</a>.</p>
<p>If the deal takes place, it will potentially terminate L&#8217;Occitane&#8217;s 14-year run on Hong Kong&#8217;s stock exchange, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/blackstone-said-to-near-buyout-of-skin-care-company-l-occitane?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing people familiar with the matter.</p>
<p>As of December 31, 2023, Blackstone had $8.4 billion in total cash, cash equivalents, corporate treasury, and other investments and $16.9 billion of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001393818/082fdd24-2742-4f3e-b56c-3bdf7ae3d806.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash and net investments</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The leading alternative asset manager is considering offering debt financing for the acquisition, the report read.</p>
<p>An announcement could arrive within days. Trading of L&#8217;Occitane was halted in Hong Kong on Tuesday, awaiting a takeover code-related announcement.</p>
<p>Though discussions are advanced, setbacks are possible.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Blackstone declined to comment to Bloomberg, and L&#8217;Occitane hasn&#8217;t responded yet, the report added.</p>
<p>Blackstone&#8217;s interest in L&#8217;Occitane was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-05/blackstone-said-to-consider-bid-for-skin-care-company-l-occitane?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;</a>by Bloomberg in February.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The company&#8217;s market value stands at approximately HK$43.6 billion ($5.6 billion). L&#8217;Occitane Chairman Geiger&#8217;s entity holds over 70% of the firm.</p>
<p>L&#8217;Occitane confronts a tough market in China with fierce competition from global giants like<strong>&nbsp;L&#8217;Oreal Co.&nbsp;</strong>(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRLCF#OTC">LRLCF</a>) and&nbsp;<strong>Estee Lauder Companies, Inc&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) offering frequent discounts, coupled with the rise of nationalist sentiments favoring domestic brands, Bloomberg added.</p>
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<p>According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, BX stock has gained over 58% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via EA Series Trust WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBO#BATS">LBO</a>)</p>
<p>&nbsp;and Gabelli ETFs Trust Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GABF#NYSE">GABF</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong>&nbsp;BX shares are trading higher by 0.37% to $129.80 premarket on the last check Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.</em></p>
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