Subscriptions are live: We're on the subscription model now, early-access price $24.99/month, with day, week, and longer plans too. New accounts start with 5 free premium days. Prefer to donate? Donations grant premium time and are logged on your profile page.

$EL

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A

XNYSConsumer StaplesPerfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations

$86.11-0.98%$0.8500Prev $86.96LIVE Full chart Live alerts
No recent price bars, the chart lights up when EL starts printing.

Why is EL down today? It is at $86.11 (-0.98%), and our scanner flagged it 21 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment EL spikes, and full due diligence on EL — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

Free alerts

Get free $EL alerts the moment volume spikes

Our scanner flagged $EL 21 times in the last 30 days. Create a free account to track $EL, build a watchlist, and get instant unusual-volume alerts — plus 5 free premium days, no card needed.

Real-time RVOL & momentum alerts Personal watchlist & price alerts
Sign up free with email

No card · 5 premium days · join 800+ traders

Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$86.11
Change today
-0.98%
Previous close
$86.96
52-week range
$66.22 – $121.64
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$21.50B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
361.8M
Live vendor count
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2025-09-25
Total held
0.53%
Tradeable float
359.9M
99% of shares · after <1% insiders + institutional n/a
Short interest
8.0M
▲ +1% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
2.2%
Days to cover
3.2d
Avg daily volume
3.8M
Next earnings
Aug 19 · in 13d (before open)
Classification
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.6x
15m
0.6x
1h
0.5x
1D
0.1x

Get free EL + market alerts in your inbox

The top plays and unusual-volume catches our scanner flags, emailed to you. No account needed.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Not investment advice.

Why is $EL down today?

1 alert today3.3x RVOL

EL is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on EL today, peaking at 3.3x its normal volume.

Likely catalystExecutive / Board Change, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $EL moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$EL Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish47Bullish
📰 News: 2 bull · 2 bearToday: -1.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$EL Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 6m ago 3.3× RVOL
EL hit 3.269x RVOL at 12:17 PM ET
at $86.23
Alert· 1d ago +1.5% vs EMA
EL 200EMA (5m) Trending · 56 bars · L3 · +1.46% above EMA · slope +0.35%
at $86.47
Alert· 1d ago +1.1% vs EMA
EL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 227 bars · L5 · +1.10% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $86.97
Alert· 1d ago +1.1% vs EMA
EL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 227 bars · L5 · +1.10% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $86.97
Alert· 1d ago +1.1% vs EMA
EL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 227 bars · L5 · +1.10% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $86.97
Alert· 1d ago +0.9% vs EMA
EL 50EMA (5m) Trending · 62 bars · L3 · +0.94% above EMA · slope +0.68%
at $86.97
Alert· 1d ago +1.2% vs EMA
$EL near 200 EMA: +1.16% from 200 EMA at 1:46 PM ET
at $86.37
Alert· 1d ago 77.4× RVOL
EL hit 77.382x RVOL at 1:45 PM ET
at $86.34
Alert· 6d ago +0.3% vs EMA
EL 200EMA (5m) Trending · 53 bars · L3 · +0.34% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $84.82
Alert· 6d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$EL near 200 EMA: +0.36% from 200 EMA at 2:10 PM ET
at $85.25
Alert· 6d ago 16.7× RVOL
EL hit 16.715x RVOL at 2:10 PM ET
at $85.25
Alert· 6d ago 24.8× RVOL
EL hit 24.831x RVOL at 1:16 PM ET
at $85.29
Alert· 7d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$EL near 200 EMA: +0.45% from 200 EMA at 2:12 PM ET
at $85.09
Alert· 7d ago 2.4× RVOL
EL hit 2.427x RVOL at 2:12 PM ET
at $85.09
Alert· 7d ago +0.5% vs EMA
$EL near 200 EMA: +0.54% from 200 EMA at 1:34 PM ET
at $85.01
Alert· 7d ago 5.1× RVOL
EL hit 5.063x RVOL at 1:34 PM ET
at $85.01
Alert· 7d ago +1.3% vs EMA
$EL near 200 EMA: +1.26% from 200 EMA at 12:33 PM ET
at $85.31
Alert· 7d ago +1.30%
$EL moved +1.30% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:33 PM ET
at $85.31
Alert· 8d ago 9.1× RVOL
EL hit 9.049x RVOL at 12:22 PM ET
at $84.72
Alert· 8d ago 7.1× RVOL
EL hit 7.058x RVOL at 11:52 AM ET
at $84.28
Alert· 9d ago 20.3× RVOL
EL hit 20.273x RVOL at 11:29 AM ET
at $84.16
Alert· 9d ago +2.2% vs EMA
EL 200EMA (5m) Trending · 79 bars · L3 · +2.20% above EMA · slope +0.38%
at $83.20
Alert· 9d ago +1.0% vs EMA
EL 50EMA (5m) Trending · 79 bars · L3 · +1.02% above EMA · slope +0.73%
at $83.20
Alert· 9d ago +1.2% vs EMA
EL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 293 bars · L5 · +1.16% above EMA · slope +0.20%
at $83.14
Alert· 9d ago +0.5% vs EMA
EL 50EMA (1m) Trending · 116 bars · L4 · +0.46% above EMA · slope +0.25%
at $83.14
News· SEC EDGAR· 12d ago
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· SEC EDGAR· 29d ago
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC filed an 8-K: Exit / Disposal Costs
News· The Motley Fool· 30d ago Neutral
Meet the Dividend King Stock That's Up 20% in 2026. Here's Why It Can Continue Outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 in the Second Half.
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 45d ago Bullish
Global Hyperpigmentation Treatment Market Size to Surpass USD 2.85 Billion by 2035, Growing at a 6.5% CAGR – SNS Insider
News· The Motley Fool· 62d ago Bearish
2 Growth Stocks Worth Buying Through the Volatility and Holding for a Lifetime
News· SEC EDGAR· 63d ago
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC filed an 8-K: Exit / Disposal Costs
News· The Motley Fool· 65d ago Bearish
Ulta Beauty vs. The Estée Lauder Companies: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
News· Investing.com· 76d ago Bullish
S&P 500 Rally Defies Weak Sentiment and Hawkish Fed Signals

Related PERFUMES, stocks

Also moving today

The tickers our scanner is lighting up most over the last 48 hours.

EL stock FAQ

Why is $EL down today?

EL is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on EL today, peaking at 3.3x its normal volume.

What is the EL stock price today?

EL last traded at $86.11, down 0.98% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does EL report earnings?

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A (EL) is next expected to report earnings on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (before open), about 13 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Where can I see live EL alerts?

The EL Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged EL 21 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is EL on?

EL (The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $21.50B in the PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS sector.

Is EL good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge EL for yourself. This is not investment advice.

Live data from TheDesperateTrader scanner. Not investment advice.