L'Oréal Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
L'Oréal is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.87% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.9%
Dividend yield
0.2%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.1% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.3% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 63% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 01
OR: Broker Upgrades And Mixed Views Will Shape Future P E Premium
L'Oréal's updated analyst price target now sits at €408.42, a small uplift from €406.15. Analysts are factoring in slightly higher assumed profit margins, a modestly richer future P/E of about 32x, and recent upgrades that frame the stock as being at a potential growth inflection point, even as some firms fine tune their targets.Narrative Update • May 13
OR: Tariff Refund Lawsuit And Broker Upgrades Support Higher Future P E Premium
L'Oréal's analyst fair value estimate has moved slightly higher to about €406 per share, as analysts adjust their models for modestly stronger revenue growth assumptions and higher future P/E expectations. This change is supported by a series of recent price target increases and upgrades from major brokerages.Narrative Update • Apr 25
OR: Tariff Refund Lawsuit And Mixed Research Tone Will Shape Future Premium P/E Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for L'Oréal slightly higher to €403.48 from €402.73, reflecting recent upward revisions to Street price targets in the €370 to €437 range and broadly supportive research commentary on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a generally constructive tone around L'Oréal, with several firms lifting their price targets into the mid to high €300s and low €400s and one major upgrade in rating.Narrative Update • Apr 07
OR: Tariff Refund Lawsuit Will Support Premium P E Re Rating Potential
Analysts have lifted their price targets on L'Oréal into a higher €360 to €437 range, reflecting updated views on its operational momentum, earnings assumptions and valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of higher price targets for L'Oréal, with analysts reassessing both execution and valuation as they refine their views on the company.Narrative Update • Mar 24
OR: Tariff Refund Lawsuits Will Support Premium P E Re Rating Potential
The analyst price target for L'Oréal has been nudged higher to €402.73 from €402.19, reflecting analysts' updated fair value work and a series of recent price target hikes and rating upgrades across major research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on L'Oréal reflect a mix of optimism and caution, with several price targets set in the €360 to €437 range and multiple rating upgrades from previously more neutral or negative stances.Narrative Update • Mar 10
OR: Tariff Lawsuits And Premium P E Debate Will Shape Balanced Outlook
The updated analyst price targets for L'Oréal, now clustering in the €360 to €437 range and reflected in a slightly refined fair value estimate of €402.19, come as several firms highlight improving operational momentum, some upside to existing estimates, and what they see as a still compelling P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are lifting price targets into a €374 to €437 band, which aligns with the refined fair value estimate around €402 and supports the view that current pricing still leaves room for upside if execution stays on track.Narrative Update • Feb 23
OR: China Skincare Bets And US Push Will Guide Balanced Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for L'Oréal has moved from €397.58 to €402.38, with analysts pointing to a series of recent price target raises and upgrades to Buy as they factor in adjusted growth, margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a clear shift in tone around L'Oréal, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and ratings, while a smaller group stays more cautious on execution and valuation assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 09
OR: China Skincare Bets And US Push Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Narrative update The analyst price target for L'Oréal edges slightly lower to about €398, reflecting analysts' modestly adjusted fair value, discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E assumptions after mixed recent rating changes and a small cut to one Street target alongside several upgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on L'Oréal shows a mix of optimism around execution and growth, alongside some caution on valuation and upside from current levels.Narrative Update • Jan 26
OR: China Skincare Moves And US Focus Will Shape Future Momentum
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their implied fair value for L'Oréal from €391.44 to €397.78, citing a mix of upgraded ratings, slightly higher growth and profit assumptions, and support for a richer future P/E multiple from recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on L'Oréal has tilted more positive, with several upgrades and higher price targets feeding into the modest uplift in implied fair value.Narrative Update • Jan 11
OR: Kering Beauty Deal And Mixed Sales Trends Will Shape Future Momentum
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for L'Oréal higher from €387.55 to €391.44 as they weigh a reduced discount rate, a slightly higher future P/E assumption of 31.48x, and mixed recent research that highlights both concerns about sales momentum and the potential benefits of the Kering Beauty acquisition and improving operational trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed picture for L'Oréal, with some analysts focusing on improving operations and others emphasizing softer sales momentum and competitive shifts in beauty licensing.Analysis Article • Jan 02
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Investor Optimism Abounds L'Oréal S.A. (EPA:OR) But Growth Is Lacking
L'Oréal S.A.'s ( EPA:OR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.2x might make it look like a strong sell right now...Analysis Article • Jun 25
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New Narrative • Feb 09
Emerging Markets Expansion And AI Integration Will Drive Future Performance
Expansion in emerging markets and acquisition of niche brands aim to diversify the portfolio and drive future revenue growth.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: OR's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: OR's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| L'Oréal Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (OR) | 1.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (FR) | 2.0% |
| Market Top 25% (FR) | 5.3% |
| Industry Average (Personal Products) | 2.5% |
| Analyst forecast (OR) (up to 3 years) | 2.3% |
Notable Dividend: OR's dividend (1.87%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the French market (1.96%).
High Dividend: OR's dividend (1.87%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the French market (5.32%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (62.7%), OR's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (53.7%), OR's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/15 22:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
L'Oréal S.A. is covered by 50 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| Arancha Piñeiro | Banco de Sabadell. S.A. |
| Mariano Szachtman | Banco Santander |