AU · rank #17 · 2026-10-23
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PARIS · EUR · $246.73B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 0.023 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.04 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 6 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $418.42 | +1.3% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +7.17% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.00 |
| Gross margin TTM | +74.4% |
| 52w high | $413.20 |
| Market cap (USD) | $246.73B |
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Summary
L’Oréal S.A. is a global beauty leader operating across Consumer Products, Luxe, Dermatological Beauty, and Professional Products with a premium portfolio and high-margin global distribution reach.
Rationale
Strong positive earnings revisions (75% 30-day revision agreement, 6 net upward revisions) and 7.17% momentum acceleration are supported by H1 like-for-like sales growth of 6.8%, record 21.3% operating margins, and market share gains over prestige peers in China.
Material risks
- 1Softness and online volatility in China’s mass-market beauty segment alongside market share erosion from agile local and regional beauty brands.
- 2Gross margin exposure to input-cost inflation, Middle East supply/geopolitical disruptions, and non-proprietary beauty-tech features that can be replicated by competitors.
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