The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. It offers skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as lipsticks, lip glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, and powders, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools. The company also provides fragrance products in various forms comprising eau de parfum sprays and colognes, as well as lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps; and hair care products that include shampoos, conditioners, styling products, treatment, finishing sprays, and hair color products, as well as sells ancillary products and services. It offers its products under the Estée Lauder, Clinique, Origins, M·A·C, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, La Mer, Aveda, Jo Malone London, TOM FORD, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and The Ordinary brands. The company sells its products through department stores, specialty-multi retailers, upscale perfumeries and pharmacies, and salons and spas; freestanding stores; its own and authorized retailer websites; third-party online malls; stores in airports; and duty-free locations. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Фундаментальная картина компании Estee Lauder демонстрирует ряд сильных и слабых сторон. С одной стороны, показатели выручки и прибыли значительно выше медианы отрасли, что свидетельствует о сильных операционных результатах. Однако, мультипликаторы, такие как P/E, P/B и P/FCF, указывают на возможную переоцененность акций, так как они значительно превышают отралевые средние значения. Более того, коэффициенты рентабельности, такие как ROE и ROA, показывают нулевые значения, что вызывает опасения по поводу эффективности использования капитала. Долговая нагрузка компании также вызывает беспокойство, с высоким соотношением долга к капиталу и увеличением долгосрочных обязательств. Несмотря на это, компания сохраняет высокие показатели маржи и сильные денежные потоки. Дивидендная доходность также остается стабильной, что может привлечь долгосрочных инвесторов. В целом, компания нуждается в усилении своей финансовой устойчивости и улучшении показателей прибыльности для более уверенного роста в будущем.

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The best performing sector as of midday Tuesday is the Consumer Products sector, higher by 0.6%. Within the sector, Tapestry Inc (Symbol: TPR) and Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (Symbol: EL) are two of the day's stand-outs, showing a gain of 4.0% and 3.5%, respectively. Among consumer products ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF (Symbol: IYK), which is up 0.2% on the day, and up 10.36% year-to-date. Tapestry Inc, meanwhile, is up 18.76% year-to-date, and Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., is down 8.12% year-to-date.
The next best performing sector is the Financial sector, up 0.5%. Among large Financial stocks, Citigroup Inc (Symbol: C) and Interactive Brokers Group Inc - Class A (Symbol: IBKR) are the most notable, showing a gain of 3.9% and 3.1%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Financial stocks is the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), which is up 0.5% in midday trading, and down 7.68% on a year-to-date basis. Citigroup Inc, meanwhile, is down 4.59% year-to-date, and Interactive Brokers Group Inc - Class A is up 8.31% year-to-date. Combined, C and IBKR make up approximately 3.2% of the underlying holdings of XLF.
Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom:
Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Tuesday. As you can see, six sectors are up on the day, while three sectors are down.
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Tuesday Sector Leaders: Consumer Products, Financial

In trading on Friday, shares of Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (Symbol: EL) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $93.57, changing hands as low as $92.50 per share. Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. shares are currently trading down about 2.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of EL shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, EL's low point in its 52 week range is $48.3701 per share, with $121.635 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $93.14. The EL DMA information above was sourced from TechnicalAnalysisChannel.com
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Estee Lauder Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for EL

(RTTNews) - The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL, 0JTM.L), a cosmetics company, on Thursday agreed to acquire the remaining stake in Forest Essentials, an Indian luxury Ayurveda beauty brand.
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of calendar year 2026.
The deal builds on Estée Lauder's long-standing partnership with Forest Essentials, which began with a minority investment in 2008 and increased to a 49% stake in 2020.
Forest Essentials is expected to deliver low double-digit net sales growth.
The brand will remain headquartered in New Delhi and continue to operate its integrated ecosystem spanning research and development, local botanical sourcing and in-house manufacturing in India.
Founded in 2000 by Mira Kulkarni, Forest Essentials offers luxury skincare and beauty products based on Ayurvedic formulations and operates nearly 200 standalone stores.
The Estée Lauder Co. closed trading, 1.60% higher at $99.42 on the London Stock Exchange.
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Estée Lauder To Acquire Remaining Stake In Forest Essentials

The Estee Lauder Companies’ EL Skin Care remained a key bright spot in second-quarter fiscal 2026, supported by stronger retail trends in select markets. Performance in Mainland China and continued brand momentum helped steady the category amid an evolving demand environment.
The company delivered 6% organic net sales growth in its Skin Care segment in the fiscal second quarter, marking one of the strongest category performances in the quarter. The increase reflects improved retail trends and momentum across key markets and brands, reinforcing the role of the Skin Care category as a core growth engine.
EL highlighted solid performance in Mainland China, where retail sales trends strengthened sequentially. Growth was also supported by innovation and hero franchise strength. Brands such as Estée Lauder and La Mer contributed to the segment’s advance, with demand supported by new product launches and continued consumer engagement in prestige skin care routines.
Improved inventory discipline and better sell-in/sell-through alignment across key markets supported overall performance. Compared with prior periods, the business saw healthier retail dynamics, particularly in Asia/Pacific. While travel retail remains in transition, Skin Care demonstrated resilience across both domestic and online channels.
The segment’s growth is notable given a still-cautious consumer environment in certain regions. Prestige beauty demand has been uneven, and the company continues to navigate macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures. Even so, Skin Care’s 6% organic increase signals stabilization and renewed traction after periods of volatility tied to travel retail disruptions and inventory resets.
Looking ahead, sustained momentum will likely depend on continued innovation, disciplined inventory execution and retail recovery in key markets such as China. Skin Care remains central to EL’s strategic focus, and its performance in the fiscal second quarter suggests improving fundamentals within the category. Whether this pace accelerates further will depend on retail conditions and the company’s ability to maintain brand heat and market share in a competitive global landscape.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have rallied 18.9% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 16.1%.
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Estee Lauder's Skin Care Sales Rise 6%: Are More Gains Ahead?

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/27/26, Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (Symbol: EL), Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (Symbol: HLT), and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (Symbol: BIP) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.35 on 3/16/26, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.15 on 3/31/26, and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.455 on 3/31/26. As a percentage of EL's recent stock price of $115.29, this dividend works out to approximately 0.30%, so look for shares of Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. to trade 0.30% lower — all else being equal — when EL shares open for trading on 2/27/26. Similarly, investors should look for HLT to open 0.05% lower in price and for BIP to open 1.16% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for EL, HLT, and BIP, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (Symbol: EL):
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (Symbol: HLT):
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (Symbol: BIP):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.21% for Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., 0.19% for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, and 4.65% for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP.
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In Wednesday trading, Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. shares are currently up about 2%, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc shares are up about 0.3%, and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP shares are up about 1.2% on the day.
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Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE), maker of consumer health products including Tylenol, Neutrogena, and Listerine, closed Wednesday at $18.88, up 2.55%. The stock moved higher after Q4 results beat expectations and analysts raised price targets, while investors are watching progress on the pending Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) acquisition and related restructuring plans.
Trading volume reached 46.9 million shares, coming in roughly 3.9% above its three-month average of 45.2 million shares. Kenvue IPO'd in 2023 and has fallen 30% since going public.
How the markets moved today
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.56% to 6,881, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 0.78% to finish at 22,754. Among personal care products, industry peers Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) closed at $111.61 (-0.47%) and Coty (NYSE:COTY) ended at $2.61 (+1.95%), showing mixed moves against Kenvue’s advance.
What this means for investors
Kenvue reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.27 compared to estimates of $0.22 on revenue of $3.78 billion that increased 3.2% year over year. Several analysts boosted Kenvue stock price targets into the $18-$20 per share range on the heels of the report.
Kenvue entered into a definitive merger agreement in November with Kimberly-Clark for a roughly $48.7 billion cash-and-stock acquisition. Kenvue announced a worldwide restructuring related to the merger, which includes reducing its workforce by 3.5% and incurring approximately $250 million in pre-tax charges for 2026. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
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The Estee Lauder Companies EL reported a gross margin of 76.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up from 76.1% in the prior-year period, reflecting a 40-basis-point increase. The expansion was achieved despite ongoing external pressures, including tariffs and shifts in the product mix.
Management attributed the improvement primarily to benefits from the company’s Profit Recovery and Growth Plan (“PRGP”). Restructuring actions and operational efficiencies generated cost savings during the quarter, while lower excess and obsolescence costs compared with the prior year reflected tighter inventory management. Improved sales leverage also contributed to the stronger gross margin performance.
At the same time, the company continued to invest in its brands. Consumer-facing investments increased 7% year over year, with management indicating that savings from restructuring initiatives helped support these expenditures. This approach allowed Estee Lauder to maintain marketing and innovation efforts while advancing cost discipline.
Tariffs remain a consideration for fiscal 2026. The company expects approximately $100 million in tariff-related impacts for the full year, net of mitigation actions, with a greater portion anticipated in the second half. Management continues to implement mitigation measures aimed at reducing the financial impact while maintaining focus on operational discipline.
For fiscal 2026, Estee Lauder updated its outlook and now projects an adjusted operating margin in the range of 9.8%-10.2%. The revised guidance reflects continued execution of cost initiatives and restructuring programs, as well as expectations for operational improvements over the remainder of the year.
The second-quarter results demonstrate progress under the PRGP and ongoing restructuring efforts. Future performance will depend on sustained cost efficiencies, disciplined inventory management and the company’s ability to navigate external pressures in the operating environment.
Estee Lauder’s Zacks Rank & Share Price Performance
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have rallied 22.9% in the past three months compared with the broader Consumer-Staples sector and the industry’s growth of 12.9% and 17.1%, respectively. EL has also outperformed the S&P 500 Index’s rise of 3.7% during the same period.
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Is EL’s Valuation Justified?
Estee Lauder currently trades at a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 39.43, above the industry average of 28.77 and the sector average of 18.24. This premium valuation reflects investor confidence in the company’s margin recovery and earnings growth potential, pointing to expectations of continued progress in its turnaround efforts.
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How Are Estimates for EL Trending?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current fiscal-year earnings per share (EPS) has risen from $2.16 to $2.23 over the past 30 days. The consensus mark for the next fiscal year has also increased 3.1% to $3.04 in the same time frame. We note that the consensus mark for the current and next fiscal EPS suggests year-over-year growth of 47.7% and 36.3%, respectively. The upward estimate revisions reflect improving earnings visibility and strengthening confidence in EL’s recovery trajectory.
Final Take on EL
Estee Lauder’s improving gross margin, rising earnings estimates and recent share price strength highlight solid execution in its turnaround efforts, though continued cost discipline and tariff management will remain key to sustaining momentum.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ralph Lauren’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings suggests growth of 11.7% and 30.5%, respectively, from the year-ago figures.
European Wax Center EWCZ, a personal care franchise brand, carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). EWCZ delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 170.2%, on average.
The consensus estimate for European Wax Center’s fiscal 2026 sales implies a rise of 1.3%, while that for earnings suggests a 0.8% dip from the year-ago figures.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Columbia Sportswear’s current fiscal-year sales calls for growth of 2.1%, while that for earnings suggests a 10.6% decline from the year-ago figures.
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Estee Lauder Posts a Higher Gross Margin Despite Tariff Pressures

The best performing sector as of midday Wednesday is the Energy sector, higher by 2.4%. Within the sector, EOG Resources, Inc. (Symbol: EOG) and Williams Cos Inc (Symbol: WMB) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 4.0% and 3.5%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLE), which is up 2.3% on the day, and up 22.61% year-to-date. EOG Resources, Inc., meanwhile, is up 12.62% year-to-date, and Williams Cos Inc is up 18.56% year-to-date. Combined, EOG and WMB make up approximately 8.3% of the underlying holdings of XLE.
The next best performing sector is the Consumer Products sector, up 0.7%. Among large Consumer Products stocks, Clorox Co (Symbol: CLX) and Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (Symbol: EL) are the most notable, showing a gain of 3.4% and 3.3%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Consumer Products stocks is the iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF (IYK), which is up 1.2% in midday trading, and up 12.69% on a year-to-date basis. Clorox Co, meanwhile, is up 25.74% year-to-date, and Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., is down 0.04% year-to-date. CLX makes up approximately 0.7% of the underlying holdings of IYK.
Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom:
Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Wednesday. As you can see, five sectors are up on the day, while four sectors are down.
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Wednesday Sector Leaders: Energy, Consumer Products

Wall Street’s impressive bull run of the last three years has received an initial breakthrough this year, too. The consumer staples sector, which has not participated in this astonishing growth of U.S. stock markets so far, has gathered momentum.
As market participants shifted their preference from highly overvalued growth-oriented sectors to more value-oriented sectors, consumer staples stocks gathered pace. Year to date, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP), one out of the 11 broad sectors of the S&P 500 Index, has advanced 13.2%, third only after the Energy and Materials sectors.
At this stage, we recommend buying five consumer staples behemoths with a favorable Zacks Rank. These are: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. EL, The Hershey Co. HSY, Kimberly-Clark Corp. KMB, Monster Beverage Corp. MNST and The New York Times Co. NYT. Each of our picks currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The chart below shows the price performance of our five picks year to date.
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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Estée Lauder is focused on rebuilding profitability through its expanded Profit Recovery and Growth Plan, which aims to restore margins while supporting sustainable sales growth. EL’s disciplined cost actions combined with increased consumer-facing investments are improving efficiency and agility.
The “Beauty Reimagined” strategy of EL is gaining traction through stronger innovation, expanded global reach and improved brand execution. Digital remains a key growth driver, supported by social commerce, broader online distribution and a new Shopify partnership. Solid momentum in emerging markets, including China, Mexico and India, further supports confidence in a durable turnaround and long-term growth.
Estée Lauder has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 4% and 46.4%, respectively, for the current year (ending June 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 1.8% over the last seven days. EL has a current dividend yield of 1.41%.
The Hershey Co.
Hershey is focused on strengthening innovation, supply-chain agility and commercial execution as it expands its presence across the snacking category. HSY is supported by strong pricing discipline, a successful innovation pipeline and solid growth in salty snacks.
Hershey is progressing through a multi-year transformation that modernizes and integrates its supply chain, strengthens commercial capabilities, and enhances demand forecasting and execution. HSY highlighted upgrades across procurement, production, distribution and commercial planning, supported by investments in data, analytics and digital tools.
HSY’s retail takeaway improved across core categories, reflecting better shelf execution and effective brand investment. Management expressed confidence in returning to its long-term growth algorithm in the following year.
Hershey has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 4.1% and 13.3%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 2% over the last seven days. HSY has a current dividend yield of 2.37%.
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Kimberly-Clark is advancing its transformation through the Powering Care strategy, with fourth-quarter 2025 results showing improving growth quality, profitability and organizational focus. Innovation remains a central pillar of KMB’s growth agenda, with management underscoring that recent performance has become increasingly innovation-led across its portfolio.
KMB’s stronger organic growth and volume trends reflect better consumer engagement and more consistent execution across regions. Innovation-led performance, guided by a structured “good-better-best” approach, is driving premiumization, expanding consumer reach and reinforcing brand strength.
The shift toward a volume and mix-led growth model underscores healthier demand dynamics, while solid productivity execution and supply-chain efficiencies help protect KMB’s margins and support continued reinvestment.
Hershey has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of -2.1% and -6.2%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 0.2% over the last 30 days. KMB has a current dividend yield of 4.83%.
Monster Beverage Corp.
Monster Beverage continues to benefit from the expansion of the energy drinks market and product launches, reinforcing its category strength. MNST continues to benefit from constant growth in the global energy drink market, backed by strong demand across convenience stores and other key retail channels. Improving margins, supported by easing supply-chain pressures and lower costs, have contributed to MNST’s financial stability.
Product innovation remains a core growth driver for MNST. The company continues to invest heavily in new launches to strengthen its global footprint. Last year, Monster Beverage rolled out several high-profile innovations, with a solid innovation pipeline planned for 2026.
Building on the success of its $1 billion Ultra brand, MNST also introduced a new visual identity and merchandising strategy with dedicated Zero Sugar coolers, supported by a viral social media campaign around its flagship Zero Ultra drink.
Monster Beverage has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 9.5% and 22.8%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 0.5% over the last 60 days.
The New York Times Co.
New York Times is capitalizing on its multi-platform strategy to drive digital growth, broaden audience engagement, and diversify revenue streams. NYT’s expansion into lifestyle categories such as Cooking, Games, and Sports, supported by bundled subscription offerings, is deepening customer relationships and boosting retention.
Strong execution in digital subscription growth and ARPU improvement reflects effective monetization of NYT’s content portfolio. A solid balance sheet and healthy free cash flow provide ample flexibility for continued investment and shareholder returns. While the ongoing decline in print and rising operating costs pose structural challenges, NYT’s ability to adapt quickly and leverage high-value verticals positions it well for growth.
New York Times has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 7.9 and 11.8%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 2.2% over the last seven days. NYT has a current dividend yield of 1.06%.
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Fintel reports that on February 6, 2026, Citigroup upgraded their outlook for Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) from Neutral to Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 10.03% Upside
As of February 4, 2026, the average one-year price target for Estée Lauder Companies is $109.43/share. The forecasts range from a low of $65.65 to a high of $136.50. The average price target represents an increase of 10.03% from its latest reported closing price of $99.46 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Estée Lauder Companies is 20,908MM, an increase of 42.51%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 10.42.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,383 funds or institutions reporting positions in Estée Lauder Companies. This is an decrease of 155 owner(s) or 10.08% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to EL is 0.19%, an increase of 3.95%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 1.16% to 249,022K shares. The put/call ratio of EL is 1.17, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 12,144K shares representing 4.94% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 12,130K shares , representing an increase of 0.11%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EL by 2.61% over the last quarter.
Eagle Capital Management holds 8,969K shares representing 3.65% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,631K shares , representing a decrease of 7.38%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in EL by 1.95% over the last quarter.
Independent Franchise Partners LLP holds 7,753K shares representing 3.15% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,892K shares , representing a decrease of 1.79%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EL by 6.17% over the last quarter.
Invesco holds 7,335K shares representing 2.98% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,596K shares , representing a decrease of 3.57%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in EL by 88.61% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 6,784K shares representing 2.76% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,665K shares , representing an increase of 1.76%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in EL by 11.18% over the last quarter.
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	S/L 5%RUB 88.50	S/L 10%RUB 92.72	S/L 15%RUB 96.93
Day	86.71%	20.54%	2.05%
Week	94.04%	57.12%	30.02%
Month	97.09%	78.23%	61.32%

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