Citi has adjusted its price target for Estee Lauder (EL, Financial), lowering it from $77 to $55 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. This adjustment comes as part of a broader first-quarter earnings preview for the beverages, household, and personal care sectors.
The firm anticipates challenges for the sector in the upcoming quarter, citing subdued commentary from key markets such as the United States, Europe, and emerging markets. Additionally, there are concerns about tariff risks and the tendency for many companies to project guidance favoring the latter half of the year.
Citi suggests focusing on companies with clear and immediate growth trends, as well as those presenting unique opportunities. In its analysis, Citi expresses optimism regarding Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Boston Beer (SAM), and Church & Dwight (CHD). Conversely, it advises caution concerning Procter & Gamble (PG), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), and Coca-Cola (KO).
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 25 analysts, the average target price for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL, Financial) is $73.69 with a high estimate of $100.00 and a low estimate of $56.00. The average target implies an upside of 33.42% from the current price of $55.23. More detailed estimate data can be found on the The Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 30 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 $150.44, suggesting a upside of 172.39% from the current price of $55.23. 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.
