EL · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Outstanding Indebtedness

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC · 2026-11-02 · Importance 42 · Surprise 14

Total debt was $7,251 million at September 30, 2026, including $6,748 million of long-term debt. Debt equaled 64% of total capitalization, down from 66% at June 30, 2026. As of October 26, 2026, long-term debt was rated A- with a stable outlook by Standard & Poor’s and A3 with a negative outlook by Moody’s.

Key facts

• ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC total debt was 64% of total capitalization at September 30, 2026, compared with 66% at June 30, 2026. source
• ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC had total debt of $7,251 million at September 30, 2026. source
• A hypothetical 100-basis-point increase in interest rates would have reduced the estimated fair value of ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC's interest rate derivatives by approximately $67 million at September 30, 2026 and $72 million at June 30, 2026. source
• ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC long-term debt was rated A- with a stable outlook by Standard & Poor’s and A3 with a negative outlook by Moody’s as of October 26, 2026. source
• ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC's Senior Notes contain customary covenants, including limitations on indebtedness secured by liens. source