EL Dividend History & Yield

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. · NYSE

Stock Consumer Defensive Quarterly payer Consumer Staples
$101.69
-2.09% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
1.38%
$1.40/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
1.38%
$1.40/share indicated annual rate
Annual dividend
$1.40
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.35
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-dividend date
Nov 30, 2026 Estimated
in 82 days
Next pay date
Dec 14, 2026
in 96 days
Last ex-dividend date
Aug 31, 2026
$0.35 per share
Payout ratio
280%
of earnings
Market cap
36.8B
P/E 203.4
5y dividend CAGR
-8.0%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
30.5
since Mar 13, 1996
1y total return
+12.4%
price +10.9% + dividends 1.5%

Upcoming dividend payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.35 $35.00 Estimated
Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 173 days) Mar 15, 2027 $0.35 $35.00 Estimated
Mon, May 31, 2027 (in 264 days) Jun 14, 2027 $0.35 $35.00 Estimated
Mon, Aug 30, 2027 (in 355 days) Sep 13, 2027 $0.35 $35.00 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.40 per share.

Dividend payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Aug 29, 2016 to Aug 31, 2026; most recent $0.35$0.00$0.40$0.80Aug 29, 2016: $0.30Aug '16Nov 28, 2016: $0.34Feb 24, 2017: $0.34May 26, 2017: $0.34Aug 29, 2017: $0.34Nov 29, 2017: $0.38Nov '17Feb 27, 2018: $0.38May 30, 2018: $0.38Aug 30, 2018: $0.38Nov 29, 2018: $0.43Feb 27, 2019: $0.43Feb '19May 30, 2019: $0.43Aug 29, 2019: $0.43Nov 27, 2019: $0.48Feb 27, 2020: $0.48Aug 28, 2020: $0.48Aug '20Nov 27, 2020: $0.53Feb 25, 2021: $0.53May 27, 2021: $0.53Aug 30, 2021: $0.53Nov 29, 2021: $0.60Nov '21Feb 25, 2022: $0.60May 27, 2022: $0.60Aug 30, 2022: $0.60Nov 29, 2022: $0.66Feb 27, 2023: $0.66Feb '23May 30, 2023: $0.66Aug 30, 2023: $0.66Nov 29, 2023: $0.66Feb 28, 2024: $0.66May 31, 2024: $0.66May '24Aug 30, 2024: $0.66Nov 29, 2024: $0.35Feb 28, 2025: $0.35May 30, 2025: $0.35Sep 2, 2025: $0.35Sep '25Nov 28, 2025: $0.35Feb 27, 2026: $0.35May 29, 2026: $0.35Aug 31, 2026: $0.35

Annual dividends per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.50$3.002017: $1.40$1.4020172018: $1.57$1.5720182019: $1.77$1.7720192020: $1.49$1.4920202021: $2.19$2.1920212022: $2.46$2.4620222023: $2.64$2.6420232024: $2.33$2.3320242025: $1.40$1.4020252026 (YTD): $1.05$1.052026 YTD

How much EL do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month858$87,163$1,200
$500 / month4,286$435,814$6,000
$1,000 / month8,572$871,629$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 1.38%. $10,000 in EL would currently pay about $138 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

EL dividend history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 31, 2026 $0.35 +0.0%
May 29, 2026 $0.35 +0.0%
Feb 27, 2026 $0.35 +0.0%
Nov 28, 2025 $0.35 +0.0%
Sep 2, 2025 $0.35 +0.0%
May 30, 2025 $0.35 +0.0%
Feb 28, 2025 $0.35 +0.0%
Nov 29, 2024 $0.35 -47.0%
Aug 30, 2024 $0.66 +0.0%
May 31, 2024 $0.66 +0.0%
Feb 28, 2024 $0.66 +0.0%
Nov 29, 2023 $0.66 +0.0%
Aug 30, 2023 $0.66 +0.0%
May 30, 2023 $0.66 +0.0%
Feb 27, 2023 $0.66 +0.0%
Nov 29, 2022 $0.66 +10.0%
Aug 30, 2022 $0.60 +0.0%
May 27, 2022 $0.60 +0.0%
Feb 25, 2022 $0.60 +0.0%
Nov 29, 2021 $0.60 +13.2%
Aug 30, 2021 $0.53 +0.0%
May 27, 2021 $0.53 +0.0%
Feb 25, 2021 $0.53 +0.0%
Nov 27, 2020 $0.53 +10.4%
Aug 28, 2020 $0.48 +0.0%
Feb 27, 2020 $0.48 +0.0%
Nov 27, 2019 $0.48 +11.6%
Aug 29, 2019 $0.43 +0.0%
May 30, 2019 $0.43 +0.0%
Feb 27, 2019 $0.43 +0.0%
Nov 29, 2018 $0.43 +13.2%
Aug 30, 2018 $0.38 +0.0%
May 30, 2018 $0.38 +0.0%
Feb 27, 2018 $0.38 +0.0%
Nov 29, 2017 $0.38 +11.8%
Aug 29, 2017 $0.34 +0.0%
May 26, 2017 $0.34 +0.0%
Feb 24, 2017 $0.34 +0.0%
Nov 28, 2016 $0.34 +13.3%
Aug 29, 2016 $0.30 +0.0%
May 26, 2016 $0.30 +0.0%
Feb 25, 2016 $0.30 +0.0%
Nov 25, 2015 $0.30 +25.0%
Aug 27, 2015 $0.24 +0.0%
May 27, 2015 $0.24 +0.0%
Feb 25, 2015 $0.24 +0.0%
Nov 25, 2014 $0.24 +20.0%
Aug 27, 2014 $0.20 +0.0%
May 28, 2014 $0.20 +0.0%
Feb 26, 2014 $0.20 +0.0%
Nov 26, 2013 $0.20 +11.1%
Aug 28, 2013 $0.18 +0.0%
May 29, 2013 $0.18 +0.0%
Feb 26, 2013 $0.18 -65.7%
Nov 28, 2012 $0.72 Special
Nov 23, 2011 $0.525 +40.0%
Nov 24, 2010 $0.375 +36.4%
Nov 25, 2009 $0.275 +0.0%
Nov 26, 2008 $0.275 +0.0%
Dec 5, 2007 $0.275 +10.0%
Dec 6, 2006 $0.25 +25.0%
Dec 7, 2005 $0.20 +0.0%
Dec 8, 2004 $0.20 +33.3%
Dec 12, 2003 $0.15 +50.0%
Dec 10, 2002 $0.10 +300.0%
Jun 12, 2002 $0.025 +0.0%
Mar 13, 2002 $0.025 +0.0%
Dec 12, 2001 $0.025 +100.0%
Sep 17, 2001 $0.0125 -50.0%
Jun 13, 2001 $0.025 +0.0%
Mar 14, 2001 $0.025 +0.0%
Dec 13, 2000 $0.025 +0.0%
Sep 13, 2000 $0.025 +0.0%
Jun 14, 2000 $0.025 +0.0%
Mar 14, 2000 $0.025 +0.0%
Dec 14, 1999 $0.025 +0.0%
Sep 14, 1999 $0.025 +0.0%
Jun 14, 1999 $0.025 +17.6%
Mar 12, 1999 $0.0213 +0.0%
Dec 14, 1998 $0.0213 +0.0%
Sep 11, 1998 $0.0213 +0.0%
Jun 11, 1998 $0.0213 +0.0%
Mar 12, 1998 $0.0213 +0.0%
Dec 12, 1997 $0.0213 +0.0%
Sep 10, 1997 $0.0213 +0.0%
Jun 10, 1997 $0.0213 +0.0%
Mar 12, 1997 $0.0213 +0.0%
Dec 12, 1996 $0.0213 +0.0%
Sep 11, 1996 $0.0213 +0.0%
Jun 12, 1996 $0.0213 +0.0%
Mar 13, 1996 $0.0213

EL dividend increases & cuts

Market-wide changes →

No change to EL's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.

Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.

Payout risk check

Yield-trap heuristicElevated risk

EL scores 55/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).

2 warning flags raised:

  • Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
  • Payment was cut within the last 5 years

This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.

About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company provides skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, eye care, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as foundations, powders, concealers and setting sprays, lipsticks, lip liners and lip glosses, mascaras, and eyeshadows and eyeliners, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools.

Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Household & Personal Products. First dividend on our records: Mar 13, 1996. 91 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

EL dividend FAQ

When is EL's next ex-dividend date?

EL's next ex-dividend date is Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.35 per share, expected on Dec 14, 2026.

How often does EL pay dividends?

EL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.35 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.

What is EL's dividend yield?

EL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.38%, based on $1.40 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $101.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.40 per share, is 1.38%.

How much does EL pay per share?

EL pays about $0.35 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.40 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $140.00 a year.

Has EL grown or cut its dividend?

Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 8.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). EL did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.

How many shares of EL do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 1.38%, you would need about 858 shares of EL (roughly $87,163 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.

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