EL monthly performance report
View EL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
EL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Estée Lauder Companies (The) (EL) closed November 2026 at $111.75, up 2.31% for the month and +24.28% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, EL is +6.71%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +22.08% versus its 200-day moving average ($91.54), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, EL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −73.11%, with a relative strength index reading of 57.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Estée Lauder Companies (The) ended November 2026 at $111.75, posting a monthly return of +2.31%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.49%.
The current quarter stands at +20.46% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +22.08% versus the 200-day moving average ($91.54).
Year-to-date, EL is +6.71% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −3.91%. The stock is currently −8.13% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −68.30%.
| Period | EL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.12% | −0.36% | +1.49% |
| 1 Week | +1.54% | +2.59% | −1.06% |
| 1 Month | +2.31% | −0.18% | +2.49% |
| 3 Months | +32.50% | −2.37% | +34.87% |
| 6 Months | +36.06% | +0.83% | +35.24% |
| YTD | +6.71% | +10.62% | −3.91% |
| 12 Months | +24.28% | +12.25% | +12.03% |
| 3 Years | −1.74% | +71.37% | −73.11% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +21.93% |
| #2 | Jun 2025 | +20.71% |
| #3 | Oct 2026 | +17.74% |
| #4 | May 2026 | +15.96% |
| #5 | Jul 2025 | +15.52% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −34.44% |
| #2 | Oct 2024 | −30.85% |
| #3 | May 2024 | −15.92% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | −13.81% |
| #5 | Jun 2024 | −13.75% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +9.06% |
| Q4 2025 | +18.84% |
| Q1 2026 | −31.46% |
| Q2 2026 | +10.00% |
| Q3 2026 | +17.50% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +20.46% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −41.05% |
| 2024 | −48.73% |
| 2025 | +39.66% |
| 2026 | +6.71% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $121.64 (2026-02-03) |
| 52-Week Low | $66.22 (2026-04-02) |
| Current Price | $111.75 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $91.54 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +22.08% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −68.30% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.13% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 57.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −73.11% |
| RS Peak | 121.5 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 38.8 (Apr 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was EL's return for this report period?
EL returned +2.31% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has EL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD EL: +6.71% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is EL's 12-month return?
+24.28% over the trailing 12 months.
Is EL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +22.08% versus 200DMA ($91.54).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−68.30% on 2025-04-08.