The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. reported a strong fiscal 2022 third quarter with net sales of $4.25 billion, a 10% increase from the prior-year period, and organic net sales increased 9%. Diluted net earnings per common share was $1.53, compared with $1.24 in the prior-year period. Adjusted diluted earnings per common share was $1.90, an 18% increase in constant currency.
Net sales increased 10% and diluted EPS increased 24%.
Organic net sales grew 9% and adjusted diluted EPS rose 18% in constant currency.
Western Markets and Brick-and-Mortar Outperformed.
Every category grew organically, led by Fragrance’s outstanding performance globally and the makeup renaissance in western markets.
The Company is revising its full fiscal year outlook, reflecting both outstanding performance year-to-date and additional headwinds that are impacting the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, including the COVID-related restrictions in China, that are also affecting its travel retail business, and the impact of the invasion of Ukraine.
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