Estee Lauder Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
The Estée Lauder Companies reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2022, with net sales increasing by 23% to $4.39 billion and diluted EPS rising by 32% to $1.88. Organic net sales grew by 18%, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 29% in constant currency. The company's performance reflected recovery in brick-and-mortar retail and growth across all regions and product categories.
Net sales increased 23% and diluted EPS rose 32%.
Organic net sales grew 18% reflecting growth in every region and product category.
Makeup, developed markets in the West, and brick-and-mortar reignited and complemented momentum in Skin Care, Fragrance, mainland China, Travel Retail in Asia/Pacific, and global Online.
Thirteen brands contributed double-digit organic sales growth versus the prior-year period.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is well-positioned to continue to drive a gradual recovery with multiple engines of growth across regions, brands, product categories and channels. The Company expects to invest in areas to support the recovery.
Positive Outlook
- Global volatility and variability is expected to continue, including inflation, supply chain disruption and COVID-19 restrictions. In the context of this uncertain environment, the Company believes it can continue to mitigate emerging headwinds and manage through this environment while driving multiple engines of growth.
- A recovery of the makeup and hair care categories as countries reduce COVID-19 restrictions.
- Growth in developed markets in the west and in brick-and-mortar retail.
- Targeted new distribution throughout the year to retailers that provide broader consumer reach.
- A gradual resumption of international travel beginning later in the fiscal year.
Challenges Ahead
- Global volatility and variability is expected to continue, including inflation, supply chain disruption and COVID-19 restrictions.
- Higher transportation and logistics costs are expected to negatively impact cost of sales and operating expenses in the remainder of fiscal 2022.
- The Company is mindful of ongoing risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Risks related to social, economic and political matters, including restructurings and bankruptcies in the retail industry, geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments, global security issues, currency volatility, general economic challenges, including inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.
- Changes in consumer preferences that affect consumer spending in certain countries, channels and travel corridors.
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