L'Oréal S.A.

ENXTPA:OR Stock Report

Market Cap: €201.8b

L'Oréal Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

L'Oréal has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9.5%, while the Personal Products industry saw earnings growing at 10.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.9% per year. L'Oréal's return on equity is 17.5%, and it has net margins of 13.9%.

Key information

9.50%

Earnings growth rate

10.42%

EPS growth rate

Personal Products Industry Growth16.11%
Revenue growth rate8.91%
Return on equity17.52%
Net Margin13.91%
Next Earnings Update29 Jul 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 15

OR: Growth Inflection And Legal Overhang Will Shape Future P E Premium

Analysts have nudged the L'Oréal price target to €408.42. The small adjustment is supported by research citing an inflection in growth as the company returns closer to its historical organic growth profile, while the stock reaction has been muted.
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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Analysis Article • Aug 29

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Analysis Article • Aug 15

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Analysis Article • Aug 01

L'Oréal S.A. (EPA:OR) Just Reported Half-Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

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Analysis Article • Jul 26

Investor Optimism Abounds L'Oréal S.A. (EPA:OR) But Growth Is Lacking

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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.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How L'Oréal makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

ENXTPA:OR Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 2544,0526,12722,4751,381
30 Sep 2543,9466,12422,3931,370
30 Jun 2543,8396,12122,3121,359
31 Mar 2543,6636,26522,2701,357
31 Dec 2443,4876,40922,2291,355
30 Sep 2443,1086,44522,0491,344
30 Jun 2442,7296,48121,8701,333
31 Mar 2441,9566,33221,4281,311
31 Dec 2341,1836,18420,9861,289
30 Sep 2340,8256,01320,6681,255
30 Jun 2340,4685,84320,3501,222
31 Mar 2339,3655,77519,7221,180
31 Dec 2238,2615,70719,0941,139
30 Sep 2236,8595,58218,5331,109
30 Jun 2235,4575,45717,9711,079
31 Mar 2233,8725,02717,3231,054
31 Dec 2132,2884,59716,6751,029
30 Sep 2131,2004,35016,0371,013
30 Jun 2130,1124,10415,398998
31 Mar 2129,0523,83314,849981
31 Dec 2027,9923,56314,300964
30 Sep 2028,0653,40514,432973
30 Jun 2028,1393,24614,565981
31 Mar 2029,0063,49814,927983
31 Dec 1929,8743,75015,288985
30 Sep 1929,1163,84814,890956
30 Jun 1928,3583,94714,475927
31 Mar 1927,6483,92114,122921
31 Dec 1826,9373,89513,777914
30 Sep 1826,4703,96313,479907
30 Jun 1826,0034,03013,221899
31 Mar 1826,0133,92613,174888
31 Dec 1726,0243,82213,111877
30 Sep 1725,9283,73413,036867
30 Jun 1725,8323,64612,944857
31 Mar 1725,3743,36312,732849
31 Dec 1624,9163,08112,521841
30 Sep 1623,9582,95111,937826
30 Jun 1624,9352,91612,597824
31 Mar 1625,0963,10712,714809
31 Dec 1524,2903,25112,208787
30 Sep 1524,7173,12712,549784

Quality Earnings: OR has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: OR's current net profit margins (13.9%) are lower than last year (14.7%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: OR's earnings have grown by 9.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: OR's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: OR had negative earnings growth (-4.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Personal Products industry average (2.8%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: OR's Return on Equity (17.5%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/06 23:38
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/06 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

L'Oréal S.A. is covered by 50 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John StaszakArgus Research Company
Arancha PiñeiroBanco de Sabadell. S.A.
Mariano SzachtmanBanco Santander