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 September 2026 at $93.86, down 8.25% for the month and +6.45% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, EL is −10.37%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.30% versus its 200-day moving average ($92.65), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, EL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −111.72%, with a relative strength index reading of 35.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 43.6% — 17 positive months versus 22 negative months.
Estée Lauder Companies (The) ended September 2026 at $93.86, posting a monthly return of −8.25%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.67%.
The current quarter stands at +18.89% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.30% versus the 200-day moving average ($92.65).
Year-to-date, EL is −10.37% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −22.20%. The stock is currently −22.84% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −68.30%.
| Period | EL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.82% | +1.13% | −2.95% |
| 1 Week | −2.71% | +0.63% | −3.33% |
| 1 Month | −8.25% | −0.58% | −7.67% |
| 3 Months | +4.66% | +1.64% | +3.03% |
| 6 Months | +2.53% | +15.15% | −12.61% |
| YTD | −10.37% | +11.83% | −22.20% |
| 12 Months | +6.45% | +15.69% | −9.24% |
| 3 Years | −39.72% | +72.00% | −111.72% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +21.93% |
| #2 | Jun 2025 | +20.71% |
| #3 | May 2026 | +15.96% |
| #4 | Jul 2025 | +15.52% |
| #5 | Dec 2023 | +14.54% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +22.42% |
| Q3 2025 | +9.06% |
| Q4 2025 | +18.84% |
| Q1 2026 | −31.46% |
| Q2 2026 | +10.00% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +18.89% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −41.05% |
| 2024 | −48.73% |
| 2025 | +39.66% |
| 2026 | −10.37% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $121.64 (2026-02-03) |
| 52-Week Low | $66.22 (2026-04-02) |
| Current Price | $93.86 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $92.65 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.30% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −68.30% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −22.84% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 35.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −111.72% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 28.8 (Apr 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was EL's return for this report period?
EL returned −8.25% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has EL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD EL: −10.37% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is EL's 12-month return?
+6.45% over the trailing 12 months.
Is EL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.30% versus 200DMA ($92.65).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−68.30% on 2025-04-08.