The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.65%
The yield on cost (YOC) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is 1.65%.
EL Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.65%
Yield on Cost for EL
EL now pays $1.40 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-17) | $91.94 | 1.52% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-15) | $302.81 | 0.46% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-15) | $199.41 | 0.70% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-20) | $75.19 | 1.86% |
| Buying today(at $84.81) | $84.81 | 1.65% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 1.65% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical -1.2% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
1.65%
In 3 years
1.06%
In 5 years
0.78%
In 10 years
0.37%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL).
Starting Yield
1.65%
Ending YOC
1.37%
Year 15 Dividend
$1.16
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$19.03
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.40 | — | 1.65% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.38 | +-1.24% | 1.63% | $1.38 |
| Year 2 | $1.37 | +-1.24% | 1.61% | $2.75 |
| Year 3 | $1.35 | +-1.24% | 1.59% | $4.10 |
| Year 4 | $1.33 | +-1.24% | 1.57% | $5.43 |
| Year 5 | $1.32 | +-1.24% | 1.55% | $6.74 |
| Year 6 | $1.30 | +-1.24% | 1.53% | $8.04 |
| Year 7 | $1.28 | +-1.24% | 1.51% | $9.33 |
| Year 8 | $1.27 | +-1.24% | 1.49% | $10.59 |
| Year 9 | $1.25 | +-1.24% | 1.48% | $11.84 |
| Year 10 | $1.24 | +-1.24% | 1.46% | $13.08 |
| Year 11 | $1.22 | +-1.24% | 1.44% | $14.30 |
| Year 12 | $1.21 | +-1.24% | 1.42% | $15.51 |
| Year 13 | $1.19 | +-1.24% | 1.40% | $16.70 |
| Year 14 | $1.18 | +-1.24% | 1.39% | $17.87 |
| Year 15 | $1.16 | +-1.24% | 1.37% | $19.03 |
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for EL stock is 1.65%.
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Stephane de la Faverie