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Estee Lauder (EL) Beats on Q2 Earnings & Sales Estimates

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL - Free Report) , the manufacturer and marketer of skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, came out with second-quarter fiscal 2018 results, wherein adjusted earnings of $1.52 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.44, and jumped 25% year over year. On a constant-currency basis, earnings increased 23%.

Management now envisions adjusted earnings per share between $4.27 and $4.32 for fiscal 2018, which reflects a year-over-year growth between 19% and 20%. Further, adjusted earnings are projected in the range of $1.02-$1.04 for the third quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third quarter and fiscal year is pegged at $1.01 and $4.21, respectively.

Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2018 has increased by 4 cents in the past 30 days. Moreover, in the trailing four quarters (excluding the quarter under review), the company has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 18%.

Revenues: Estée Lauder generated net sales of $3,744 million that increased 17% year over year and also came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,673 million. Management now expects fiscal 2018 net sales to increase in the band of 12.5-13.5% year over year. For the third quarter, net sales are projected to increase in the range of 12-13%.

Zacks Rank: Currently, Estée Lauder carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which is subject to change following the earnings announcement. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Stock Movement: Estée Lauder’s shares jumped nearly 1% during pre-market trading hours following the earnings release.

Check back later for our full write up on Estée Lauder’s earnings report!

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