EL
Estee Lauder Cos
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: EL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.44%
Payout ratio: 280%
Estee Lauder Cos's most recent dividend of $0.35 per share was on Aug 31, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.4 per share, the stock yields 1.44%.
EL dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Estee Lauder Cos Dividend yield
EL has a dividend yield of 1.44% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.3%, Estee Lauder Cos's dividend yield is 56% lower. The historical 5-year average of EL's dividend yield is 1.7%, which is higher than the current one.
EL Dividend history
Estee Lauder Cos has a history of paying dividends since 1996. Our records of EL show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same for the last twelve months. However since the stock price has gone up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 14%.
Estee Lauder Cos Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.35 | 1.37% |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.35 | 1.57% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.35 | 1.28% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.35 | 1.49% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.35 | 1.54% |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.35 | 2.55% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.35 | 2.81% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.35 | 3.23% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.66 | 2.88% |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.66 | 2.14% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.66 | 1.79% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.66 | 2.1% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.66 | 1.61% |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.66 | 1.34% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $0.66 | 1.04% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.66 | 1.14% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $0.6 | 0.93% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.6 | 0.93% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.6 | 0.75% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.6 | 0.64% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $0.53 | 0.62% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.53 | 0.68% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.53 | 0.53% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.53 | 0.61% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.48 | 0.65% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.48 | 1% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.48 | 0.9% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.43 | 0.84% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.43 | 1.01% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.43 | 1.03% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.43 | 1.11% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.38 | 1.09% |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.38 | 0.98% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.38 | 1.03% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.38 | 1.13% |
| Aug 29, 2017 | $0.34 | 1.29% |
| May 26, 2017 | $0.34 | 1.41% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.34 | 1.53% |
| Nov 28, 2016 | $0.34 | 1.58% |
| Aug 29, 2016 | $0.3 | 1.32% |
| May 26, 2016 | $0.3 | 1.25% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.3 | 1.17% |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $0.3 | 1.19% |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $0.24 | 1.2% |
| May 27, 2015 | $0.24 | 1.04% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.24 | 1.07% |
Estee Lauder Cos dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
EL has a payout ratio of 280% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 62.2%, Estee Lauder Cos's payout ratio is 350% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
EL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS Nu Skin Enterprises Inc - Class A | 4.95% | $0.24 | N/A |
| PG Procter & Gamble Company | 2.95% | $4.29 | 63.6% |
| IPAR Inter Parfums Inc | 2.86% | $3.2 | 61.2% |
| EL Estee Lauder Cos. Inc - Class A | 1.44% | $1.4 | 280% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Estee Lauder Cos pay a dividend?
Yes, Estee Lauder Cos has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. EL has been paying dividends since 1996.
When was EL's last dividend?
Estee Lauder Cos's last regular dividend was on Aug 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.35 per share.
How much dividend does Estee Lauder Cos pay (per share)?
EL has paid dividend of $1.4 per share in the last year.
What is Estee Lauder Cos's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Estee Lauder Cos is 1.44%.
How often does Estee Lauder Cos pay dividends?
Estee Lauder Cos has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Estee Lauder Cos's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Estee Lauder Cos is 280%.
Does Estee Lauder Cos pay a good dividend?
Estee Lauder Cos's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.