Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman has revised the price target for Estee Lauder (EL, Financial), lowering it from $64 to $56. This decision is part of a broader assessment as the firm previews first-quarter earnings for the consumer staples sector.
The revision reflects ongoing concerns about a sluggish consumer environment that has been apparent even before the expected economic rebound termed "Liberation Day." Barclays expresses skepticism about whether the coming months will revitalize the consumer staples market.
Although some pressures, such as those related to tariffs, have eased, Barclays highlights that the sector still faces significant uncertainty. The Equal Weight rating on Estee Lauder shares is maintained, signifying a cautious outlook amidst these ongoing challenges.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 26 analysts, the average target price for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL, Financial) is $74.27 with a high estimate of $100.00 and a low estimate of $57.80. The average target implies an upside of 39.35% from the current price of $53.30. More detailed estimate data can be found on the The Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 31 brokerage firms, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc's (EL, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 3.0, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL, Financial) in one year is $150.50, suggesting a upside of 182.36% from the current price of $53.3. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the The Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) Summary page.
