Estee Lauder is trading 4.1% up at $100.09 after earnings beat and analyst target increases.
- Fiscal fourth-quarter revenue reached $3.63 billion and adjusted EPS $0.39, beating expectations; fiscal 2027 margin/earnings guidance supported turnaround optimism.
- Several analysts subsequently raised targets: Goldman Sachs to $112 and Telsey Advisory to $108.
- The gain extends the August 19 earnings-driven surge despite lower consumer discretionary shares; volatile trading saw closes of $98.01 on August 19 and $96.15 on August 20.