Estee Lauder Companies (EL)

Add a New Bears Reason Company: Estee Lauder Companies (EL) Current price: Headline: (100 character max) Analysis: Cancel 0% agree 0 votes   Reduction in air traffic affect EL Sales Top Contributor: Hongliang Zhang | Created when NYSE:EL was $56.66 | Edit | History EL's retail travel business currently makes up over 40% of its sales and over 20% of its profits. This means that a significant portion of EL's profits are tied to air travel. With air travel on the decline due to terrorism and regulations, EL stands to see its sales fall along with it. (100 character max) Cancel 0% agree 1 votes   Decrease in air traffic lowers EL Sales Top Contributor: Hongliang Zhang | Created when NYSE:EL was $56.66 | Edit | History EL's retail travel business currently makes up over 40% of its sales and over 20% of its profits. This means that a significant portion of EL's profits are tied to air travel. With air travel on the decline due to terrorism and regulations, EL stands to see its sales fall along with it. (100 character max) Cancel 0% agree 2 votes   Sales reliant on emerging markets as US consumption slows Top Contributor: Helen Han | Created when NYSE:EL was $26.43 | Edit | History In the current weak retail environment, EL's mid-to-high end cosmetic and personal care products are in lower demand as consumers tighten budgets and forego non-necessities or opt for cheaper alternatives. EL's strong Q1 2009 (ended Sept. 30, 2008) sales and earnings were largely reliant on the weak dollar and strong performance in emerging markets such as Asia. As global economic conditions continue to deteriorate, EL will see a drop in demand for its products and greater competition from more discounted brands. (100 character max) Cancel

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