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.

Estee Lauder’s fundamental picture looks more expensive than convincingly strong, despite its high gross margin quality. Valuation at a P/E of 204.6x, P/B of 7.11x, P/S of 2.48x, and P/FCF of 26.23x is noticeably above industry medians, leaving little margin of safety for an investor. At the same time, the trend in multiples does not give a strong signal of downward revaluation: P/S and P/B have declined from higher levels in recent periods, but they remain elevated. Profitability is weak: ROE of 4.63%, ROA of 0.93%, and ROI of 1.66% are well below the industry, while a net profit margin of 1.21% and operating margin of 5.18% also do not look compelling for a premium valuation. Gross margin of 75.5% is a strength of the business and has remained stably high, indicating strong pricing power and brand quality. However, this strength is still poorly converted into operating and net profit, and EBITDA in the latest period has declined noticeably versus stronger quarters. The balance sheet remains moderately strained: debt/equity of 1.79x is above the median, long-term debt of around $6.8 billion remains significant, and a current ratio of 1.22 and quick ratio of 0.94 point to liquidity that is acceptable but not comfortable. Positively, the company has $3.5 billion in cash on hand and a relatively stable level of assets and equity, but this does not offset weak returns on capital. Revenue and earnings by year look uneven: revenue fluctuates, net income remains positive but without sustained acceleration, and operating income and EBITDA show volatility. Dividend yield of 0.34% is low and has declined over the year, so the dividend case for revaluation is weak at the moment. Overall, this is a company profile with strong brands and high gross margin, but with expensive valuation, low capital efficiency, and notable leverage. For the target price, this is more a reason to moderately lower expectations than to raise them, since the market is already pricing in an overly optimistic recovery scenario.

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Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Strong index, significantly down. The market does not support the bulls.

Средний индекс, значительно упал. Отток средств из лонгов увеличился и находится на высоком уровне.

Medium index, significantly down. The outflow of funds from longs has increased and is at a high level.

Strong gross margin and a strong brand base do not offset EL’s expensive valuation, weak return on capital, and high debt burden.

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Estée Lauder (EL) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

An updated edition of the July 9, 2026 article.
Beauty and cosmetics continue to occupy an important place in consumer spending, helped by frequent product usage and a steady appetite for new launches. The industry has expanded well beyond traditional makeup, with skincare, fragrance, haircare and wellness-oriented products drawing wider interest. This broader category mix, along with relatively accessible price points, can help beauty demand hold up even when consumers become more careful with discretionary purchases.
One of the biggest forces shaping the market is the changing way consumers choose products. Buyers are paying closer attention to effectiveness, ingredients, brand credibility and price-value equations rather than relying only on established labels. At the same time, younger consumers are experimenting more freely across brands, creating opportunities for companies that can identify emerging preferences early and bring relevant products to market quickly.
Innovation is another key pillar of the industry’s long-term potential. Companies are investing in advanced formulations, customized solutions and products that combine cosmetic benefits with skincare or wellness attributes. Fragrance has also emerged as an important growth category, while demand for premium products continues to coexist with strong interest in affordable alternatives. Such diversity allows beauty companies to address a wide range of consumers and spending levels.
The rapid convergence of stores, e-commerce and social platforms is further changing how beauty products are discovered and purchased. Digital content can generate product awareness quickly, while physical retail remains valuable for consultation, testing and discovery. Against this backdrop, e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. ELF is closely tied to the affordable, trend-driven beauty segment, while Ulta Beauty, Inc. ULTA provides broad exposure to the category through its mix of mass and prestige offerings.
From an investment perspective, the beauty space offers exposure to structural demand drivers as well as changing consumer trends. Success, however, is likely to depend on more than category growth alone. Companies with a strong innovation pipeline, effective pricing, differentiated brands and the ability to engage shoppers across channels appear better equipped to capture opportunities as the industry develops. Investors looking to tap into this trend may consider stocks featured in our Beauty & Cosmetics Screen, such as Bath & Body Works, Inc. BBWI, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. EL and Coty Inc. COTY.
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Bath & Body Works is adapting its beauty and personal-care proposition as shoppers increasingly look for product efficacy, ingredient transparency and elevated fragrance experiences. Its Consumer First Formula places innovation at the center of the strategy, with a greater focus on body care, soaps, sanitizers and fragrance-led products. The Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company is developing ingredient-led formulas, clearer product benefits and more modern packaging to strengthen its relevance with changing consumer preferences. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
BBWI is also responding to interest in more thoughtfully formulated beauty products. Its Feel Good Formula emphasizes consciously clean, tested ingredients, and the company says its products are made without sulfates, parabens and phthalates and are not tested on animals. Select products are also specifically labeled vegan. Within body care, BBWI is increasing fragrance loads and expanding its Everyday Luxuries franchise into additional forms and sizes, while new hand-soap formulas combine fragrance with moisturizing and revitalizing benefits.
The strategy extends beyond formulation. BBWI is using collaborations, influencers and stronger social storytelling to increase brand relevance, while Amazon, digital upgrades and improved store navigation broaden product discovery. Initiatives around White Barn Neutrals illustrate its effort to combine fragrance innovation, contemporary presentation and creator-led engagement as it works toward becoming a category-leading global brand.
The Estee Lauder Companies is adapting its prestige beauty portfolio to changing consumer preferences through science-led innovation, faster product development and stronger digital engagement. Under its Beauty Reimagined strategy, the company is using AI-enabled consumer insights and increasing consumer-facing investments across skincare, makeup and fragrance. Recent innovation includes PDRN-based offerings from Clinique and The Ordinary, alongside new skincare products from the Estée Lauder brand.
EL is also addressing growing consumer interest in ingredient transparency, vegan formulations and more sustainably developed beauty. The Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company considers safety, performance, sustainability and green chemistry in product development, while individual brands pursue distinct positioning. Origins offers 100% vegan products, while Aveda describes its formulas as 100% vegan and is Leaping Bunny approved. ELC also identifies several portfolio brands as cruelty-free, though such claims are not applied across its entire portfolio.
Beyond products, EL is widening consumer access through specialty retail, social commerce and direct-to-consumer channels. Its One ELC operating model, unified global media approach and AI-powered personalization support efforts to improve brand discovery and engagement across an increasingly digital beauty marketplace.
Coty is sharpening its beauty strategy as consumers increasingly look for innovation, brand authenticity and greater transparency around products and ingredients. Its Coty.Curated framework concentrates investment in fewer, more scalable initiatives, while the Color the Future program aims to simplify Consumer Beauty and improve innovation speed. Brands such as Burberry, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs and Kylie Cosmetics remain important platforms across fragrance and cosmetics.
Coty also participates in clean, vegan and cruelty-free beauty trends through specific brands rather than a portfolio-wide positioning. Kylie Cosmetics is explicitly positioned by Coty as clean, vegan and cruelty-free, while COVERGIRL is Leaping Bunny approved. Coty has also used clean and vegan positioning within COVERGIRL’s Clean Fresh franchise. Philosophy, another Leaping Bunny-approved Coty brand, emphasizes high-performance yet gentle skincare through its dermatologic wisdom formulation principles.
Digital innovation adds another layer to Coty’s strategy. The Zacks Rank #3 company is deploying AI-enabled content production and generative-engine optimization to strengthen visibility as beauty discovery moves into newer digital channels. These efforts complement Coty’s broader emphasis on consumer advocacy, sharper targeting and more focused marketing investment.
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The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. EL delivered impressive fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with both top and bottom lines surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increasing year over year. The beauty giant ended fiscal 2026 with accelerating organic sales growth, significant margin improvement and broad-based gains across geographic regions. The company also entered fiscal 2027 with continued momentum across key categories, markets and growth initiatives.
Shares of Estee Lauder have gained 12.7% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 16.1%.
Taking a Quick Look at Estee Lauder's Q4 Results
Adjusted earnings of 39 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 32 cents in the fiscal fourth quarter. The bottom line increased from 9 cents in the year-ago quarter.
The company's quarterly net sales of $3,627 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,551 million. The top line increased 6% year over year. Organic net sales increased 5% to reach $3,590 million.
Skin Care sales increased 9% year over year to $1,853 million, with organic sales up 7%. Fragrance sales rose 10% to $618 million, with organic sales also up 10%. Makeup sales increased 3% to $1,010 million, while organic sales rose 2%. Hair Care sales slipped 1% to $140 million, with the same decline organically. Other sales fell 5% to $19 million. Among the four core categories, Skin Care, Makeup and Fragrance grew, while Hair Care declined.
The Americas generated net sales of $995 million, up 6% on a reported basis and 5% organically. Asia/Pacific net sales climbed 7% to $970 million and rose 9% organically. Mainland China sales advanced 12% to $824 million, with organic growth of 7%. EUKEM sales increased 3% to $851 million and rose 1% organically.
Adjusted gross profit increased 12% year over year to $2,750 million. Adjusted gross margin reached 75.5%, up from 72% in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating income rose 95% to $267 million from $137 million.
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $3,498 million, long-term debt of $6,803 million and total equity of $3,806 million. The net cash flow provided for operating activities for the 12 months ended June 30, 2026, was $1,773 million. Capital expenditures during this time amounted to $457 million.
Estee Lauder's FY27 Outlook Points to Further Improvement
For fiscal 2027, Estee Lauder expects organic net sales to rise 3-5%, with growth expected to be stronger in the first half, supported by new product launches, improving travel retail and favorable comparisons. Estee Lauder expects continued rise in Fragrance and Skin Care and a return to growth in Makeup.
Adjusted operating margin is projected at 12.7-13.5%, while adjusted earnings are expected to reach $3.10-$3.35 per share, representing 24-34% growth from fiscal 2026.
The Case for EL Stock
Estee Lauder’s Beauty Reimagined strategy is reshaping how it operates and competes. The One ELC model is helping create a more streamlined organization with fewer layers and silos, clearer roles and greater accountability. The company is also using AI-enabled consumer insights and a unified global media approach to support innovation and improve campaign personalization.
Innovation remains another important pillar of the strategy. Estee Lauder is accelerating launch cycles across Skin Care, Makeup and Fragrance while placing greater emphasis on locally relevant products. In China, the company is increasingly developing products specifically for local consumers through the Shanghai research capabilities, while globally it is supporting hero franchises with new formats, ingredients and product extensions.
The company is also expanding where consumers can discover and purchase its brands. Estee Lauder is increasing exposure to specialty-multi retailers, social commerce and direct-to-consumer platforms while modernizing its digital infrastructure. M·A·C’s expansion into additional channels, its U.S. brand.com launch on Shopify and broader presence on Amazon and TikTok Shop illustrate the company’s push toward a more diversified and consumer-focused distribution model.
Risks to Watch
While these strategic initiatives are strengthening Estee Lauder’s growth platform, execution remains an important risk as it carries out a broad organizational transformation. Estee Lauder is simultaneously modernizing digital platforms, transitioning enterprise-service roles and implementing a unified global media model. Meanwhile, brands such as Bobbi Brown, Too Faced and Aveda continue to face category-specific softness or distribution challenges, keeping the focus on improving brand positioning and channel productivity.
Channel optimization and external uncertainty add another layer of risk. Estee Lauder continues to rationalize underperforming doors while shifting distribution toward specialty retail, social commerce and other growth channels, making execution across channels an area to watch. Tariffs, geopolitical developments and changes in consumer sentiment also remain potential headwinds that could affect demand, costs and the company’s ability to sustain its improving business momentum.
Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Estee Lauder remains well-positioned for further improvement, supported by stronger business momentum, ongoing innovation and broader channel expansion under its Beauty Reimagined strategy. While execution risks, weakness across select brands and external pressures such as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty remain concerns, the company’s improving operating backdrop supports a balanced outlook.
Given this mix of opportunities and risks, Estee Lauder appears to be a stock worth holding. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 15.1% and 36.1%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. FIVE delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 70.1%, on average.
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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Estee Lauder Stock Post Q4 Earnings?

Key Points
Estee Lauder delivered a revenue and earnings beat, while boosting guidance for the year ahead.
The company's cost-cutting and reinvestment plan appears to be gaining traction.
Still, shares don't appear "cheap" even with earnings improvements, and it will take a long time for the stock to regain former highs, if ever.
Shares of beauty giant The Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) rallied 11.8% this week through Thursday, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Estee Lauder reported fiscal fourth quarter earnings this week that blew past analyst estimates. Furthermore, the company gave optimistic guidance for the fiscal year ahead.
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Estee Lauder's stock has been punished thoroughly in recent years, down about 70% over the past five years, even after this week's move. However, the long grind of Estee Lauder's turnaround plan appears to be gaining traction.
Estee's beautiful quarter
In the fourth quarter, revenue increased 6.5% to $3.63 billion, with adjusted (non-GAAP) earnings per share up 333% off a low base to $0.39. Both figures handily beat analyst expectations. Furthermore, both top-line growth and profit margins accelerated relative to recent quarters.
Estee Lauder appears to be executing well on its "Profit, Recovery, and Growth Plan" (PRGP), under which the company is cutting costs aggressively to fund customer-facing investments. Management noted that the company had achieved $1.2 billion in cost cuts to date, which was at the high end of the previous guidance range. That enabled a 1.5-percentage-point improvement in gross margins, despite inflation and tariffs. With the savings, management noted it had increased "customer-facing investments" by 7% in the prior 12 months.
For the year ahead, management expects growth and margin expansion to continue. While the company guided only to an organic revenue growth range of 3% to 5%, management also forecast adjusted operating margins for the upcoming year to land between 12.7% and 13.5%, up from the prior forecast, leading to adjusted EPS between $3.10 and $3.55, which would amount to between 24% and 34% EPS growth.
A good start, but the next year is priced in
No doubt, this week's earnings report was a good sign for Estee Lauder shareholders. However, as stated above, the stock is still down 70% over the past five years, and it will take considerably more growth for the company to regain those levels. Even with the better-than-expected guidance, Estee Lauder's stock still trades at nearly 30 times the midpoint of forward guidance.
Therefore, it seems like the market is already anticipating even greater earnings growth for the luxury stock beyond the upcoming year. Given that Estee Lauder's top-line growth is still only in the mid-single digits, the stock seems more like a "hold" than a "buy" at this level.
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Why Estee Lauder Rallied This Week

Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, which showed the possibility of further rate hikes and monitoring of corporate earnings. The Nasdaq Composite, the S&P 500 and the Dow ended in positive territory.
How Did the Benchmarks Perform?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) rose 0.2%, or 119.65 points, to close at 53,463.05. Nineteen components of the 30-stock index ended in the positive zone and 11 ended in the negative.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.2% to close at 26,331.09.
The S&P 500 gained 0.2% to end at 7,707.98. Out of the 11 broad sectors of the broad-market index, six ended in positive territory, while four were in negative territory and one remained unchanged. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY), the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) rose 2.1%, 1.7% and 3.5%, respectively, while the Industrials Select Sector SPDR (XLI) fell 0.9%.
The fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), decreased by 6% to 14.89.
Fed Minutes Keep Rate Hike on the Table
Federal Reserve officials said in the minutes of their July FOMC meeting that they may have to raise interest rates to combat inflation unless it declines.
The Fed kept the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%. Three members believed that another 25-basis-point rate hike is warranted. However, Fed officials said that current financial conditions are not restrictive enough to bring down inflation to its 2% target.
Overall, the Fed’s priority of bringing down inflation is reflected in the minutes of the meeting, and rate hikes are not ruled out.
Earning Results
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. EL reported quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, up from $0.09 a year ago and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32. Revenues totaled $3.63 billion, up from $3.41 billion a year ago and 2.15% above the consensus estimate.
Toll Brothers, Inc. TOL reported quarterly earnings of $2.97 per share, down from $3.73 a year ago and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.9. Total revenues were $2.66 billion, down from $2.95 billion a year ago and 2.36% above the consensus estimate.
Consequently, the stock prices of The Estée Lauder and Toll Brothers surged 16.3% and 4%, respectively. The Estée Lauder stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Economic Data
For the week ended Aug. 14, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 4.4 million barrels from the previous week.
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Stock Market News for Aug 20, 2026

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.21% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.22%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.21%.
Stock indices settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 1.5-week low. The broader market was supported on Wednesday by lower US bond yields. The 10-year T-note yield dropped -5 bp to 4.65% on Wednesday after the US Treasury announced that it will boost liquidity and double the size of buybacks for longer-dated nominal coupon securities to at least $4 billion. However, weakness in chipmaker and AI-infrastructure stocks continued for a second day on Wednesday, weighing on the Nasdaq 100.
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Also, on the positive side for stocks, Moderna surged more than +176% on Wednesday after announcing a positive result from its personalized cancer vaccine trial with Merck & Co. In addition, the Trump administration delayed 50% tariffs on some Canadian products for three days late Tuesday, less than two hours before the tariffs were set to take effect, saying the two sides had reached a tentative agreement.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -0.4% in the week ended August 14, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -2.0% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +1.5%. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged from the prior week at 6.77%.
The minutes of the July 28-29 FOMC meeting were slightly hawkish as many Fed officials indicated that policy tightening would be necessary if inflation didn't decline. The minutes showed participants' inflation outlooks were "highly uncertain," and re re-escalation of the Iran war "clouded the inflation outlook." Officials described the labor market as stable, with labor demand and supply in balance.
The lack of a clear path to a resolution in the Middle East is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and limiting crude supplies from the Middle East, keeping upward pressure on oil prices. Sep WTI crude oil prices (CLU26) rallied more than +1% to a fresh 3-week high on Wednesday as Middle East tensions intensified after the United Arab Emirates said it was cutting all economic ties with Iran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory.
President Trump said he's not interested in extending the expired agreement with Iran, dimming prospects for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump also said that the US naval blockade on Iranian ports is putting pressure on the country, and he has no timeline for resolving the US-Iran conflict.
On Monday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that the US is playing the long game with Iran, implying the US has no plans to de-escalate the conflict, potentially limiting crude supplied from the Middle East.
Treasury Secretary Bessent said last week that the administration will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against Iran that “have never been seen in the history of economic isolation of a country.” The economic measures would add to the current US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
There have been no signs of progress toward a US-Iran agreement to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military spokesperson said last Thursday that no ship can safely pass the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s authorization and supervision and that President Trump’s claims of control over the Strait are “nothing more than lies.” The Iranian statement was in response to President Trump's comment last Tuesday that the US has “total control over the Hormuz Strait” and that “we own it.”
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings is a bullish factor for stocks. The S&P 500 is tracking for earnings growth of almost 32% in Q2, well above projections of +23%, and nearly four times the average earnings growth rate outside of the Covid period since Q4 of 2013, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 85% of the 459 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 32% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on September 15-16.
Overseas stock markets settled lower on Wednesday. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell to a 2-week low and closed down -0.37%. China's Shanghai Composite fell to a 1.5-week low and closed down -2.40%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average slid to a 1.5-week low and closed down sharply by -3.16%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) closed up by +7 ticks on Wednesday. The 10-year T-note yield fell -5.3 bp to 4.651%. Sep T-notes moved higher on Wednesday after the US Treasury announced that it will at least double the maximum size of its liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon sizes to at least $4 billion per operation, effective September 9.
Gains in T-notes were limited amid higher crude oil prices, as WTI crude oil climbed more than +1% to a 3-week high on Wednesday, boosting inflation expectations. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 2-month high of 2.321% on Wednesday. Also, weak demand for the Treasury’s $16 billion auction of 20-year T-bonds weighed on T-note prices as the auction had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.53, weaker than the 10-auction average of 2.64.
European government bond yields were mixed on Wednesday. The 10-year German bund yield climbed to a 15-year high of 3.275% and finished up +0.3 bp to 3.262%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -3.6 bp to 5.044%.
UK July CPI rose +2.9% y/y, right on expectations. July core CPI rose +2.6% y/y, stronger than expectations of +2.5% y/y.
Markets are discounting a 96% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Mining stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday after metals prices surged when the Treasury announced that it was boosting its buybacks of longer-dated US government debt. Hecla Mining (HL) closed up more than +13%, and Coeur Mining (CDE) closed up more than +11%. Also, Anglogold Ashanti (AU) closed up more than +10%, and Newmont Corp (NEM) and Barrick Mining (B) closed up more than +7%. In addition, Freeport McMoRan (FCX) closed up more than +3%, and Southern Copper (SCCO) closed up more than +2%.
Software stocks moved higher on Wednesday, supporting the overall market. ServiceNow (NOW) and Atlassian Corp (TEAM) closed up more than +6%, and Salesforce (CRM) closed up more than +5%. Also, Thomson Reuters (TRI) closed up more than +4%, and Workday (WDAY), Intuit (INTU), and Adobe Systems (ADBE) closed up more than +3%. In addition, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) closed up more than +2%, and Autodesk (ADSK), and International Business Machines (IBM) closed up more than +1%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks surged on Wednesday as Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) rallied more than +5% to a 2.5-month high. Strategy (MSTR) closed up more than +12% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and Circle Internet Group (CRCL) and Coinbase Global (COIN) closed up more than +9%. Also, Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) closed up more than +8%, and MARA Holdings (MARA) closed up more than +7%. In addition, Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed up more than +2%.
Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks retreated for a second day on Wednesday, weighing on the Nasdaq 100. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) closed down more than -2%. Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX) closed down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500, and Western Digital (WDC) and Lam Research (LRCX) closed down more than -6%. Also, Broadcom (AVGO) closed down more than -4%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Applied Materials (AMAT), Intel (INTC), KLA Corp (KLAC), and Sandisk (SNDK) closed down more than -3%. In addition, ASML Holdings NV (ASML) closed down more than -2%.
Cybersecurity stocks moved lower on Wednesday, weighing on the overall market. Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD) closed down more than -5%, and Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Fortinet (FTNT), and Cloudflare (NET) closed down more than -3%. Also, Okta (OKTA) closed down more than -1%, and Zscaler (ZS) closed down -0.60%.
US steel and aluminum companies fell on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that a tentative trade deal between the US and Canada would reduce tariffs on certain Canadian metal exports to 25%. Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed down more than -7%, and Nucor (NUE) closed down more than -6%. Also, Century Aluminum (CENX) closed down more than -5%, Commercial Metals (CMC) closed down more than -4%, and Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) closed down more than -3%.
Moderna (MRNA) closed up more than +176% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and Merck & Co (MRK) closed up more than +12% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after the companies said their joint personalized cancer vaccine helped cut the recurrence of melanoma in a larger, late-stage trial.
Estee Lauder (EL) closed up more than +16% after reporting Q4 net sales of $3.63 billion, better than the consensus of $3.55 billion.
Marvell Technology (MRVL) closed up more than +9% after announcing an expanded chip-development partnership with Alphabet, including a warrant from Marvell allowing Google to buy as much as $12.2 billion in Marvell stock.
Toll Brothers (TOL) closed up +4% after reporting Q3 revenue of $2.66 billion, better than the consensus of $2.63 billion.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) closed down more than -17% after forecasting Q2 sales of $475.7 million, well below the consensus of $537 million.
Nebius Group NV (NBIS) closed down more than -9% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after announcing the sale of $4.5 billion in aggregate of convertible senior notes due 2030 and 2034.
Mercury Systems (MRCY) closed down more than -4% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of 37 cents, below the consensus of 38 cents.
Earnings Reports (8/20/2026)
Deere & Co (DE), Ross Stores Inc (ROST), Walmart Inc (WMT).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

Stocks Finish Mixed as Bond Yields Fall and Chipmakers Slide

Key Points
Estée Lauder's efficiency initiatives are taking hold.
Management boosted its operating income forecast for fiscal 2027.
Shares of Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL) leaped on Wednesday after the skincare, makeup, and fragrance purveyor highlighted the progress of its turnaround strategy.
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Accelerating growth
Estée Lauder's net sales grew 6% year over year to $3.6 billion in its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, which ended on June 30.
The gains were broad-based. The cosmetics supplier saw growth in all its major geographic regions, including key markets in China, Japan, Korea, Western Europe, and the U.S.
Estée Lauder is also expanding its presence on e-commerce sites and social media platforms, such as TikTok.
"We ended the year on a high note, as organic sales growth accelerated to 5% for our fourth consecutive quarter of growth and stronger profitability," CEO Stéphane de La Faverie said.
Estée Lauder's profit recovery plan is bearing fruit. The company's restructuring efforts helped to boost its full-year gross margin and adjusted operating margin by 1.5 and 3.2 percentage points, respectively, in fiscal 2026.
All told, Estée Lauder's fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share checked in at $0.39, up from $0.09 in the year-ago period. That topped Wall Street's estimates, which called for per-share profits of $0.32.
Profit margins should continue to improve
Looking ahead to fiscal 2027, Estée Lauder projects full-year organic net sales growth of 3% to 5%.
Management also raised its adjusted operating margin target range to 12.7%-13.5%, up from a prior forecast of 12.5%-13%.
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Why Estée Lauder Stock Jumped Today

Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (Symbol: EL), where a total volume of 12,402 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 1.2 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 52.4% of EL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $98 strike call option expiring August 21, 2026, with 913 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 91,300 underlying shares of EL. Below is a chart showing EL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $98 strike highlighted in orange:
Pfizer Inc (Symbol: PFE) saw options trading volume of 203,480 contracts, representing approximately 20.3 million underlying shares or approximately 51.6% of PFE's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 39.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $28.50 strike call option expiring August 21, 2026, with 15,184 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.5 million underlying shares of PFE. Below is a chart showing PFE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $28.50 strike highlighted in orange:
And ServiceNow Inc (Symbol: NOW) saw options trading volume of 107,085 contracts, representing approximately 10.7 million underlying shares or approximately 42.8% of NOW's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 25.0 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $130 strike call option expiring August 21, 2026, with 8,118 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 811,800 underlying shares of NOW. Below is a chart showing NOW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $130 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for EL options, PFE options, or NOW options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
Further EL Research:

Notable Wednesday Option Activity: EL, PFE, NOW

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.58% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.07%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.61%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are up +0.05%.
Stock indices are moving higher today, with the Nasdaq 100 rebounding from a 1.5-week low. The broader market is supported today by lower US bond yields. The 10-year T-note yield dropped -6 bp to 4.64% today after the US Treasury announced that it will boost liquidity and double the size of buybacks for longer-dated nominal coupon securities to at least $4 billion. However, weakness in chipmaker and AI-infrastructure stocks continued today, limiting gains in the Nasdaq 100.
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Also, on the positive side for stocks, Moderna surged more than +120% today after announcing a positive result from its personalized cancer vaccine trial with Merck & Co. In addition, the Trump administration today delayed 50% tariffs on some Canadian products for three days, less than two hours before the tariffs were set to take effect, saying that the two sides had reached a tentative agreement.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -0.4% in the week ended August 14, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -2.0% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +1.5%. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged from the prior week at 6.77%.
The lack of a clear path to a resolution in the Middle East is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and limiting crude supplies from the Middle East, keeping upward pressure on oil prices. Sep WTI crude oil prices (CLU26) climbed to a fresh 3-week high today as Middle East tensions intensified after the United Arab Emirates said it was cutting all economic ties with Iran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory.
President Trump said he's not interested in extending the expired agreement with Iran, dimming prospects for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump also said that the US naval blockade on Iranian ports is putting pressure on the country, and he has no timeline for resolving the US-Iran conflict.
On Monday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that the US is playing the long game with Iran, implying the US has no plans to de-escalate the conflict, potentially limiting crude supplied from the Middle East.
Treasury Secretary Bessent said last week that the administration will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against Iran that “have never been seen in the history of economic isolation of a country.” The economic measures would add to the current US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
There have been no signs of progress toward a US-Iran agreement to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military spokesperson said last Thursday that no ship can safely pass the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s authorization and supervision and that President Trump’s claims of control over the Strait are “nothing more than lies.” The Iranian statement was in response to President Trump's comment last Tuesday that the US has “total control over the Hormuz Strait” and that “we own it.”
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings is a bullish factor for stocks. The S&P 500 is tracking for earnings growth of almost 32% in Q2, well above projections of +23%, and nearly four times the average earnings growth rate outside of the Covid period since Q4 of 2013, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 85% of the 459 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 36% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on September 15-16.
Overseas stock markets are lower today. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell to a 2-week low and is down -0.28%. China's Shanghai Composite fell to a 1.5-week low and closed down -2.40%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average slid to a 1.5-week low and closed down sharply by -3.16%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) are up by +10 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is down -6.1 bp to 4.643%. Sep T-notes are climbing today after the US Treasury announced that it will at least double the maximum size of its liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon sizes to at least $4 billion per operation, effective September 9.
Gains in T-notes are limited amid higher crude oil prices, as WTI crude oil climbed to a 3-week high today, boosting inflation expectations. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 2-month high of 2.319% today. Supply pressures are also weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $16 billion of 20-year T-bonds later today.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield fell from a 15-year high of 3.275% and is down -0.4 bp to 3.255%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -3.7 bp to 5.042%.
UK July CPI rose +2.9% y/y, right on expectations. July core CPI rose +2.6% y/y, stronger than expectations of +2.5% y/y.
Markets are discounting a 95% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Mining stocks are up sharply today after metals prices surged when the Treasury announced that it was boosting its buybacks of longer-dated US government debt. Hecla Mining (HL) and Coeur Mining (CDE) are up more than +12%, and Newmont Corp (NEM) and Anglogold Ashanti (AU) are up more than +8%. Also, Barrick Mining (B) is up more than +7%, and Southern Copper (SCCO) is up more than +5%. In addition, Freeport McMoRan (FCX) is up more than +4%.
Software stocks are climbing today, a supportive factor for the overall market. ServiceNow (NOW) is up more than +6%, and Atlassian Corp (TEAM) and Thomson Reuters (TRI) are up more than +5%. Also, Salesforce (CRM), Autodesk (ADSK), and Workday (WDAY) are up more than +4%, and Intuit (INTU) and Adobe Systems (ADBE) are up more than +3%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are stronger today as Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) rallied to a 3-week high. Strategy (MSTR) is up more than +11% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and Circle Internet Group (CRCL) is up more than +10%. Also, Coinbase Global (COIN) is up more than +9%, and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) is up more than +4%. In addition, MARA Holdings (MARA) is up more than +3%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) is up +0.85%.
Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are sliding for a second day today, weighing on the broader market. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is down more than -2%. Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX) is down more than -6%, and Broadcom (AVGO) and Western Digital (WDC) are down more than -5%. Also, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Applied Materials (AMAT), Intel (INTC), and Lam Research (LRCX) are down more than -4%, and KLA Corp (KLAC) is down more than -3%. In addition, ASML Holdings NV (ASML) is down more than -2%.
Cybersecurity stocks are retreating today, a negative factor for the overall market. Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD) is down more than -6%, and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is down more than -4%. Also, Fortinet (FTNT) is down more than -3%, and Cloudflare (NET) and Okta (OKTA) are down more than -2%. In addition, Zscaler (ZS) is down -0.50%.
Moderna (MRNA) is up more than +120% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and Merck & Co (MRK) is up more than +10% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after the companies said their joint personalized vaccine helped cut the recurrence of melanoma in a larger, late-stage trial.
Estee Lauder (EL) is up more than +16% after reporting Q4 net sales of $3.63 billion, better than the consensus of $3.55 billion.
Marvell Technology (MRVL) is up more than +6% after announcing an expanded chip-development partnership with Alphabet, including a warrant from Marvell allowing Google to buy as much as $12.2 billion in Marvell stock.
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) is up more than +2% and Union Pacific (UNP) is up more than +1% after a federal regulator said the company and Union Pacific can move forward with plans to create the first coast-to-coast freight network in the US.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) is down more than -17% after forecasting Q2 sales of $475.7 million, well below the consensus of $537 million.
Nebius Group NV (NBIS) is down more than -9% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after announcing the sale of $4.5 billion in aggregate of convertible senior notes due 2030 and 2034.
Mercury Systems (MRCY) is down more than -4% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of 37 cents, below the consensus of 38 cents.
Earnings Reports (8/19/2026)
Analog Devices Inc (ADI), BILL Holdings Inc (BILL), Estee Lauder Cos Inc/The (EL), Lowe's Cos Inc (LOW), Nordson Corp (NDSN), Target Corp (TGT), TJX Cos Inc/The (TJX), Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.33% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.33%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.31%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -0.39%.
Stock indices are mixed today, with the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 1.5-week low. The broader market is supported today by lower US bond yields. The 10-year T-note yield dropped -6 bp to 4.64% today after the US Treasury announced that it will boost liquidity and double the size of buybacks for longer-dated nominal coupon securities to at least $4 billion. However, weakness in chipmaker and AI-infrastructure stocks continued today, weighing on the Nasdaq 100.
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Also, on the positive side for stocks, Moderna is up more than +110% after announcing a positive result from its personalized cancer vaccine trial with Merck & Co. In addition, the Trump administration today delayed 50% tariffs on some Canadian products for three days, less than two hours before the tariffs were set to take effect, saying that the two sides had reached a tentative agreement.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -0.4% in the week ended August 14, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -2.0% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +1.5%. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged from the prior week at 6.77%.
The lack of a clear path to a resolution in the Middle East is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and limiting crude supplies from the Middle East, keeping upward pressure on oil prices. Sep WTI crude oil prices (CLU26) climbed to a fresh 3-week high today as Middle East tensions intensified after the United Arab Emirates said it was cutting all economic ties with Iran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory.
President Trump said he's not interested in extending the expired agreement with Iran, dimming prospects for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump also said that the US naval blockade on Iranian ports is putting pressure on the country, and he has no timeline for resolving the US-Iran conflict.
On Monday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that the US is playing the long game with Iran, implying the US has no plans to de-escalate the conflict, potentially limiting crude supplied from the Middle East.
Treasury Secretary Bessent said last week that the administration will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against Iran that “have never been seen in the history of economic isolation of a country.” The economic measures would add to the current US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
There have been no signs of progress toward a US-Iran agreement to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military spokesperson said last Thursday that no ship can safely pass the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s authorization and supervision and that President Trump’s claims of control over the Strait are “nothing more than lies.” The Iranian statement was in response to President Trump's comment last Tuesday that the US has “total control over the Hormuz Strait” and that “we own it.”
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings is a bullish factor for stocks. The S&P 500 is tracking for earnings growth of almost 32% in Q2, well above projections of +23%, and nearly four times the average earnings growth rate outside of the Covid period since Q4 of 2013, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 85% of the 459 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 33% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on September 15-16.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.09%. China's Shanghai Composite fell to a 1.5-week low and closed down -2.40%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average slid to a 1.5-week low and closed down sharply by -3.16%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) are up by +10 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is down -5.6 bp to 4.649%. Sep T-notes are climbing today after the US Treasury announced that it will at least double the maximum size of its liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon sizes to at least $4 billion per operation, effective September 9.
Gains in T-notes are limited amid higher crude oil prices, as WTI crude oil climbed to a 3-week high today, boosting inflation expectations. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 2-month high of 2.313% today. Supply pressures are also weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $16 billion of 20-year T-bonds later today.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield fell from a 15-year high of 3.275% and is down -1.7 bp to 3.242%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -6.0 bp to 5.020%.
UK July CPI rose +2.9% y/y, right on expectations. July core CPI rose +2.6% y/y, stronger than expectations of +2.5% y/y.
Markets are discounting a 95% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Mining stocks are up sharply today after metals prices surged when the Treasury announced that it was boosting its buybacks of longer-dated US government debt. Newmont Corp (NEM), Hecla Mining (HL), and Coeur Mining (CDE) are up more than +7%, and Anglogold Ashanti (AU) and Barrick Mining (B) are up more than +6%. Also, Southern Copper (SCCO) and Freeport McMoRan (FCX) are up more than +2%.
Software stocks are climbing today, a supportive factor for the overall market. ServiceNow (NOW), Palantir Technologies (PLTR), and Workday (WDAY) are up more than +2%. Also, Intuit (INTU), Adobe Systems (ADBE), Atlassian Corp (TEAM), Salesforce (CRM), Thomson Reuters (TRI), and Autodesk (ADSK) are up more than +1%.
Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are sliding for a second day today, weighing on the broader market. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is down more than -2%. Broadcom (AVGO), Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX), Intel (INTC), Applied Materials (AMAT), Western Digital (WDC), and Lam Research (LRCX) are down more than -4%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Sandisk (SNDK), and KLA Corp (KLAC) are down more than -3%.
Moderna (MRNA) is up more than +110% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and Merck & Co (MRK) is up more than +10% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after the companies said their joint personalized vaccine helped cut the recurrence of melanoma in a larger, late-stage trial.
Marvell Technology (MRVL) is up more than +9% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after announcing an expanded chip-development partnership with Alphabet, including a warrant from Marvell allowing Google to buy as much as $12.2 billion in Marvell stock.
Estee Lauder (EL) is up more than +17% after reporting Q4 net sales of $3.63 billion, better than the consensus of $3.55 billion.
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) is up more than +3% and Union Pacific (UNP) is up more than +2% after a federal regulator said the company and Union Pacific can move forward with plans to create the first coast-to-coast freight network in the US.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) is down more than -13% after forecasting Q2 sales of $475.7 million, well below the consensus of $537 million.
Nebius Group NV (NBIS) is down more than -11% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after announcing the sale of $4.5 billion in aggregate of convertible senior notes due 2030 and 2034.
Mercury Systems (MRCY) is down more than -5% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of 37 cents, below the consensus of 38 cents.
Earnings Reports (8/19/2026)
Analog Devices Inc (ADI), BILL Holdings Inc (BILL), Estee Lauder Cos Inc/The (EL), Lowe's Cos Inc (LOW), Nordson Corp (NDSN), Target Corp (TGT), TJX Cos Inc/The (TJX), Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

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