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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.28B

The free cash flow (FCF) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is $1.28B. It is above its 12-month average by 21.74% ($1.06B).

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EL Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$670.00M-53.50% 1Y
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EL Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$1.28B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$1.06B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$638.25M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$1.20B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$1.36B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.36B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$1.11B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+21.74%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+101.33%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+7.02%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-5.46%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-5.36%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+15.96%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$1.28B

FCF Yield

4.15%

Price/FCF

24.1

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for EL stock is $1.28B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for EL stock is $1.06B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for EL stock is $638.25M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for EL stock is $1.20B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for EL stock is $1.36B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for EL stock is $1.36B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for EL stock is $1.11B.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-06-30$670.00M
2024-06-30$1.44B
2023-06-30$-1.56B
2022-06-30$2.00B
2021-06-30$2.99B
2020-06-30$1.66B
2019-06-30$1.77B
2018-06-30$1.94B
2017-06-30$1.30B
2016-06-30$1.26B
2015-06-30$1.47B
2014-06-30$1.02B
2013-06-30$765.30M
2012-06-30$706.00M
2011-06-30$676.00M
2010-06-30$686.10M
2009-06-30$416.20M
2008-06-30$332.30M
2007-06-30$349.50M
2006-06-30$449.20M
2005-06-30$248.50M
2004-06-30$460.80M
2003-06-30$385.40M
2002-06-30$314.80M
2001-06-30$113.20M
2000-06-30$261.60M
1999-06-30$159.40M
1998-06-30$-322.30M
1997-06-30$170.20M
1996-06-30$108.60M

About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global entity dedicated to the development, marketing, and sale of a diverse range of premium beauty and personal care items worldwide. Its extensive product catalog encompasses numerous offerings across four primary categories. For skin care, it provides moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body treatments, exfoliants, acne and oil control solutions, facial masks, specialized cleansing devices, and sun protection. In makeup, consumers can find lipsticks, glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, powders, compacts, brushes, and various other cosmetic tools. The fragrance segment includes eau de parfum sprays, colognes, scented lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps. Lastly, its hair care selection features shampoos, conditioners, styling aids, treatments, finishing sprays, and hair color products. Beyond these, the company also offers ancillary products and services. Estée Lauder boasts an impressive portfolio of owned brands, such as Clinique, M·A·C, Aveda, La Mer, Jo Malone London, and The Ordinary, among many others. Furthermore, it operates under license agreements for notable fashion labels including Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors. These products are distributed globally through a broad network of retail channels, comprising high-end department stores, specialty multi-brand retailers, luxury perfumeries and pharmacies, salons and spas, exclusive freestanding stores, its own and authorized online platforms, major third-party e-commerce sites, airport retail locations, and in-flight and duty-free concessions. Established in 1946, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.

New York City, NY
57,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Household & Personal Products
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
CEO
Stephane de la Faverie