Daily Briefing · November 4, 2026
Estée Lauder raises outlook as fragrance sales climb 20%
- The Estée Lauder Companies: Fragrance sales grew 20% in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, driven particularly by Le Labo, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London and Kilian Paris, while overall net sales rose 7%.[1] The group raised its full-year outlook and is targeting an adjusted operating margin of 16.5%–18.5% by fiscal 2030, compared with its projected 12.9%–13.8% for fiscal 2027.[1]
For perfume buyers: This update doesn't currently point to a confirmed change in the fragrances you can buy.
Sources
- Estée Lauder accelerates turnaround and targets higher margins by 2030 · Premium Beauty News · 2026-11-04
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