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| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $16,215 | $17,737 | $15,910 | $15,608 | $14,326 |
| Gross Profit | $12,381 | $13,432 | $11,346 | $11,184 | $10,597 |
| Operating Income | $2,618 | $3,170 | $1,509 | $970 | -$785 |
| Net Income | $2,875 | $2,408 | $1,010 | $409 | -$1,133 |
Over the reviewed five-year period, Estee Lauder’s revenue peaked in 2022 at approximately USD 17.7 billion before declining steadily to USD 14.3 billion in 2025. Similarly, gross profit followed this trend, reaching a high of USD 13.4 billion in 2022 and decreasing to roughly USD 10.6 billion by 2025. The rise in 2022 indicates a period of strong market performance and robust product demand. However, the subsequent decline in both revenue and gross profit suggests that the company faced challenges such as compressed margins or increased competition in its industry. A significant year-over-year swing occurred between 2024 and 2025. Operating income, which was positive at USD 970 million in 2024, turned negative by USD 785 million in 2025—a swing that exceeds 200% in deterioration. Net income also shifted sharply, falling from USD 409 million in 2024 to a loss of USD 1.1 billion in 2025. These substantial declines could be indicative of rising operational costs, inefficiencies, or other market pressures that significantly impacted profitability. Despite the earlier strong performance in 2021 and 2022, the steep downturn in 2025 raises concerns about the short-term sustainability of the company’s margins. Overall, while Estee Lauder has demonstrated an ability to generate solid top-line revenue and maintain strong gross margins in prior years, the recent declines in operating and net income suggest that management may need to address underlying cost structures and market challenges to restore financial stability.
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