Estée Lauder Sets Fiscal 2030 Growth Targets
The beauty company outlined sustainable sales growth, double-digit EPS growth and higher operating margins through fiscal 2030.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Business Strategy
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced its fiscal 2030 ambition at a Capital Markets Experience event in Shanghai, China. The targets include mid-single-digit organic net sales growth annually and double-digit adjusted EPS growth through fiscal 2030.
Why it matters
The company says it is moving beyond restoring growth toward accelerating sustainable, profitable growth and long-term value. The targets build on its Beauty Reimagined strategic vision and One ELC operating model.
The company targets a 16.5%-18.5% adjusted operating margin in fiscal 2030 and an adjusted effective tax rate of 30% or below, with restructuring charges of approximately $40 million to $50 million before taxes expected in fiscal 2028. The Forest Essentials acquisition's net sales effect cannot yet be forecast with reasonable certainty.
The players
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
A multinational beauty company whose products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories.
Stéphane de La Faverie
President and Chief Executive Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., leading the company's Beauty Reimagined strategy.
Akhil Shrivastava
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., overseeing its financial planning.
The details
Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Akhil Shrivastava, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, presented the targets. The company expects higher earnings, lower restructuring payments and continued working capital efficiencies to strengthen operating cash flow through fiscal 2030.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Live webcast of the fiscal 2030 ambition announcement
Fiscal 2028: Expected restructuring charges and Forest Essentials acquisition impact
Fiscal 2030: Target year for growth, margin, EPS and tax rate ambitions
Business Strategy Context
The fiscal 2030 targets extend the company's Beauty Reimagined strategic vision, shifting its focus from restoring growth to accelerating sustainable, profitable expansion. The plan is built on the One ELC operating model and Reimagined Ways of Working.
Consumers buying Estée Lauder products may see the brand's sustained growth focus shape its product offerings and pricing over the coming years. The company's stated margin and tax targets indicate its intent to improve profitability through fiscal 2030.
The takeaway
Companies setting multi-year targets often signal how they plan to balance growth with profitability. Readers tracking the beauty sector can use Estée Lauder's fiscal 2030 benchmarks to measure future results against stated goals.
Further reading
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