The Estée Lauder Companies reported a 17% decrease in net sales and a 63% decrease in diluted EPS for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. Organic net sales fell by 11%. The company exceeded its adjusted diluted EPS outlook despite challenges in mainland China due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Net sales decreased 17% and diluted EPS decreased 63%.
Organic net sales decreased 11% and adjusted diluted EPS fell 44% in constant currency.
The company exceeded adjusted diluted EPS outlook despite incremental external headwinds.
Lowering second half outlook amid volatility in travel retail.
The Company expects the remainder of the fiscal year to be volatile, including risks associated with the uncertain pace of recovery of consumers in travel retail, and pressured by the ongoing disruptions due to the evolving COVID-19 environment, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the risk of a slowdown in certain markets globally.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income