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LAUDER ESTEE COS INC (EL)

888 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +70
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — EL

Based on 838 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 79% of 3.0Y peak

79% of all-time peak
838 funds currently hold this stock — 79% of the 3.0-year high of 1,067 funds (reached 2023 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+60 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

468 buying346 selling
Last quarter: 468 funds bought or added vs 346 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+25 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EL position: 95 → 128 → 124 → 149. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

68% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 16% new
574 out of 838 hedge funds have held EL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +24% but shares only +7% — price-driven

Value
+23%
Shares
+6%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +24%, but actual share count only changed +7%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

127 → 95 → 128 → 124 → 149 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 95 → 128 → 124 → 149. A growing number of institutions are discovering EL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

73% veterans 8% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 888 current holders: 648 (73%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 838 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in EL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EL

How many hedge funds hold EL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of EL vs. share price

Market Analysis: EL

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Company Profile: EL

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

111 top-rated funds 10 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: EL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 888 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 888 830 6.99%
13F Shares 245M 230M 6.54%
Total Value $25.01B $20.18B 23.9%
New Positions 152 129 +23
Increased Positions 377 307 +70
Closed Positions 88 118 -30
Reduced Positions 357 389 -32
Total Calls 27 37 -27.03%
Total Puts 31 38 -18.42%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.15 1.03 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of EL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 S.E.E.D. Planning Group LLC 1.51% 72,214 $5.2M
2 Salvus Wealth Management, LLC 1.28% 30,671 $2.2M
3 Blue Capital, Inc. 1.26% 26,985 $1.9M
4 Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC 0.98% 37,905 $2.7M
5 Amanah Holdings Trust 0.87% 110,000 $7.9M
6 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.75% 69,636 $5.0M
7 QV Investors Inc. 0.59% 102,120 $7K
8 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.52% 506,800 $36.4M
9 Arlington Partners LLC 0.51% 3,537 $254K
10 Poehling Capital Management, INC. 0.50% 33,274 $2.4M
11 CACTI ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.49% 112,843 $8.1M
12 FIDEURAM - INTESA SANPAOLO PRIVATE BANKING S.P.A. 0.39% 154,096 $11.1M
13 Leonteq Securities AG 0.36% 135,744 $9.7M
14 Worthington Financial Partners, LLC 0.25% 4,016 $288K
15 Leonteq Securities AG 0.20% 75,000 $5.4M
16 Polianta Ltd 0.20% 20,900 $1K
17 Fruth Investment Management 0.20% 10,972
18 Oak Thistle LLC 0.19% 26,881 $1.9M
19 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.18% 2,253 $162K
20 Hartford Financial Management Inc. 0.17% 9,509 $682K
21 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.17% 11,691 $839K
22 VCI Wealth Management LLC 0.16% 8,109 $582K
23 Quintet Private Bank (Europe) S.A. 0.16% 32,291 $2.3M
24 HOME FEDERAL BANK OF TENNESSEE 0.15% 8,453 $607K
25 Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. 0.15% 1,473,323 $105.7M
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — LAUDER ESTEE COS INC (EL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for EL?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 468 funds bought or added vs 346 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for EL holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 838 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in EL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held EL?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 574 out of 838 hedge funds have held EL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.