The Estée Lauder Companies reported a 9% decrease in net sales and a 14% decrease in adjusted diluted EPS in constant currency, driven by the impact of COVID-19, including temporary store closures and reduced foot traffic. However, the company saw strong online growth and significant sequential improvement in net sales growth in every product category.
Net sales decreased 9% both as reported and in constant currency.
Diluted EPS was $1.42, while adjusted diluted EPS in constant currency was $1.44.
Asia/Pacific excelled with double-digit year-over-year growth in mainland China.
Online channel thrived in every region, and innovation represented over 30% of sales.
The Company forecasts net sales to decline between 5% and 3% for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021. Reported diluted net earnings per common share are projected to be between $1.41 and $1.57.
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