EL Estee Lauder Companies dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Estee Lauder Companies's most recent dividend of $0.35 per share was on Nov 29, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $2.33 per share, the stock yields 3.13%. The latest EL distribution of $0.35 marks a dividend change of -47%.
Key dates
- EL last dividend date: Nov 29, 2024
EL dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
EL has a dividend yield of 3.13% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.54%, Estee Lauder Companies's dividend yield is 23% higher. The historical 5-year average of EL's dividend yield is 1.3%, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Estee Lauder Companies 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 decreased by 12% for the last twelve months. However since the stock price has gone down by 49% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 72%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Companies dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
EL has a payout ratio of 408.8% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 52.3%, Estee Lauder Companies's payout ratio is 682% 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 | 3.64% | $0.24 | N/A |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 3.13% | $2.33 | 408.8% |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.36% | $3.96 | 66.7% |
| IPAR Inter Parfums Inc | 2.35% | $3 | 63.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Estee Lauder Companies pay a dividend?
Yes, Estee Lauder Companies has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. EL has been paying dividends since 1996.
When was EL's last dividend?
Estee Lauder Companies's last regular dividend was on Nov 29, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.35 per share.
How much dividend does Estee Lauder Companies pay (per share)?
EL has paid dividend of $2.33 per share in the last year.
What is Estee Lauder Companies's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Estee Lauder Companies is 3.13%.
How often does Estee Lauder Companies pay dividends?
Estee Lauder Companies has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Estee Lauder Companies's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Estee Lauder Companies is 408.8%.
Does Estee Lauder Companies pay a good dividend?
Estee Lauder Companies's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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