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The Estee Lauder Companies' efforts to restore profitability via strategic initiatives face challenges, mainly in key markets like China and Asia travel retail.
Estée Lauder's stock has declined over 80% from its peak, but it's not a screaming "Buy" due to previous overvaluation. Recent quarterly results show significant revenue and profit declines, with only the Fragrance and Hair Care segments showing slight growth. Despite a high debt-equity ratio, the balance sheet remains solid, and the new strategy aims to drive growth through consumer focus and cost-cutting.
EL integrates with Adobe to enhance digital marketing, streamlining content creation with AI-powered tools for faster, more engaging campaigns.
SAN JOSE, Calif. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced a partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) (ELC) where the company is adopting Adobe Firefly and redefining its process of launching digital marketing campaigns through generative AI. As the parent company to iconic brands such as Clinique, Estée Lauder, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and M•A•C Cosmetics, ELC connects with consumers across roughly 150 countries and territories. With a strong focus on inno.
Multinational beauty conglomerate Estée Lauder is trying to turn things around after slowing sales in China, a lack of innovation and continuing market share losses have caused its stock to tumble nearly 50% in 2024. New CEO Stéphane de la Faverie has expanded a restructuring plan that includes laying off up to 7,000 employees and costs equaling up to $1.6 billion by the end of fiscal year 2026.
The Estee Lauder Companies focuses on its transformation plan to drive growth despite challenges in key markets and rising costs.
Estée Lauder CEO Stéphane de La Faverie says he is committed to reigniting growth and achieving "solid double-digit margin" for the company. "We need to be reactive to where the consumer goes, and we need to make sure we give them the innovation they are looking for in the time that they want it," he said.
Estee Lauder (EL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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