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Estée Lauder increased revenue in the first fiscal quarter by seven percent to $3.72 billion, beating market expectations. The company raised its forecast for organic revenue growth to 4–5.5 percent (previously 3–5 percent) and now expects earnings per share of $3.20 to $3.45. CEO Stephane de La Faverie attributes the improvement to the “Beauty Reimagined” strategy, which includes innovation, the use of AI, as well as cost cuts and job reductions. » More on wiwo.de

Estée Lauder appoints Brian Franz as chief technology & transformation officer and assigns him, in addition to technology, data and analytics, company-wide transformation responsibilities including enterprise business services. Amber English becomes president, digital & online, the Americas and global Amazon lead and will continue to oversee the Amazon business for 13 brands in 11 markets as well as her existing responsibilities in the Americas. Both report directly to Stéphane de La Faverie, remain on the executive team and the changes are effective immediately; online sales accounted for 34% of net sales in fiscal 2026. » More on de.investing.com

After Sandra Main's retirement, Estée Lauder creates the role of Global President, Luxury Beauty Brands, and appoints Justin Boxford, who will be responsible for brands such as La Mer, Estée Lauder, AERIN, Darphin Paris and Lab Series. Erica Kwok will become senior vice president and general manager of the Estée Lauder brand. Magalie Parksuwan remains senior vice president and general manager of La Mer, reports to Boxford and will additionally oversee Darphin Paris and Lab Series with support from Pierre-Olivier Garcin. » More on de.investing.com

Estée Lauder delivered fiscal 2026 organic net sales growth of 3% (reported sales +5%), expanded operating margin by 320 basis points and grew diluted EPS 66%. The company recorded $823 million of restructuring charges under its Profit Recovery and Growth Plan but generated $1.8 billion of operating cash flow and finished with $3.5 billion cash on hand. Management said Beauty Reimagined drove faster innovation, broad-based brand and regional gains (notably Mainland China and online) and set fiscal 2027 targets of 3%–5% organic net sales growth, 12.7%–13.5% operating margin and diluted EPS of $3.10–$3.35. The firm expects continued margin and cash-flow improvement as PRGP savings and One ELC initiatives are realized. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Estée Lauder shares climbed 16.3% to above $98 after better-than-expected Q4 results. Revenue rose 6% to $3.63 billion and earnings per share were $0.39 versus $0.32 expected. The PRGP restructuring program is expected to save up to $1.2 billion annually and raises the margin expectation for 2027. » More on finanzen.net