In a volatile market, large-cap stocks at 52-week lows can mean hidden investment opportunities. While a stock at or near a recent low might seem a risky investment, in the case of large-cap stocks, it often reflects market sentiment rather than fundamental issues.

Estee Lauder's business model is not flawless, with high operating expenses and manufacturing in expensive locations. The company has seen a significant decline in stock due to post-pandemic stagnation, Chinese crackdown on smuggling, and unmet growth expectations. Recovery plan includes margin improvement, revenue growth, and opex reduction, potentially leading to a 15% CAGR in the next three to five years.

As we move into the second half of 2024, investors are keenly eyeing the beauty sector, particularly the stocks of e.l.f. Beauty Inc (NYSE: ELF) and Estée Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE: EL).

The Wall Street Journal reports that Meta (owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) is in talks to buy a $5 billion minority interest in EssilorLuxottica. EssilorLuxottica is the largest maker of eyewear in the world and the owner of many eyewear brands and retailers including Ray-Ban, LensCrafters and Pearle Vision in the U.S. If the deal happens, Meta would own about 5% of EssilorLuxottica.

Meta is reportedly looking to buy a stake in its smart glasses partner EssilorLuxottica. The tech company is in talks to acquire a 5% stake in the eyewear maker, which owns the Ray-Ban brand, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (July 18), citing unnamed sources.

Currently, several high-profile stocks in the S&P 500 are trading at their 52-week lows. These firms have all had their shares beaten down 15% to 30% in the last three months, but also show signs of a potential rebound.

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. `

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) (“ELC”) is pleased to announce the third edition of BEAUTY&YOU India. Created by ELC's New Incubation Ventures (“NIV”) and launched in partnership with India's preferred beauty and lifestyle retailer - NYKAA, BEAUTY&YOU India continues its mission to discover, spotlight, and propel the next generation of India-focused beauty brands. The program supports India-focused companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators throu.

Barron's seventh annual (2024) ranking of sustainable companies started with the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies by market value, then ranked each by performance for five key constituencies: shareholders, employees, customers, community, and planet. Home-products company Clorox sits at the top for the second straight year, edging out Kimberly-Clark, CBRE Group, Hasbro, and Agilent Technologies in the top five. Per 7/11/24 data from YCharts, the top 10 of 77 dividend-paying sustainable companies ranged 4.37%-12.73% by annual yield and ranged 26.93%-111.85% by broker-estimated target price upsides.

Estee Lauder said on Thursday that Tracey Travis would be stepping down and retiring from her 12 years role as the MAC lipstick maker's finance chief, effective June 30, 2025.

Estee Lauder (EL) is on track to operationalize the Profit Recovery Plan to focus on rebuilding stronger and more sustainable profitability alongside supporting sales growth.

NEW YORK, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Estee on December 7, 2023 with a Class Period from August 18, 2022 to May 2, 2023. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Estee have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.