Estée Lauder director adds 16.1 stock units

Director and ten percent owner Gary M. Lauder reinvested dividend equivalents into additional stock units tied to future share payout.

Available on EDGAR 09/16/2026 - 04:53 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/16/2026 - 04:52 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) director and ten percent owner Gary M. Lauder received an acquisition of 16.1 Stock Units on September 15, 2026. These units represent reinvested dividend equivalents on his outstanding stock units and will be paid in Class A Common Stock after his board service ends. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 16.1 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider LAUDER GARY M

Role Director, 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Units (Share Payout) F1, F2, F3	16.1	$96.25	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Units (Share Payout) — 4,444.53 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Not applicable.
2. F2. Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units.
3. F3. The stock units will be paid out the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of the Reporting Person's service as a director of the Company.

Key Figures

Stock Units acquired: 16.1 units Reference value per Stock Unit: $96.25 per unit Total Stock Units after transaction: 4,444.53 units

3 metrics

Stock Units acquired 16.1 units Dividend equivalent reinvestment on September 15, 2026

Reference value per Stock Unit $96.25 per unit Reported for the September 15, 2026 acquisition

Total Stock Units after transaction 4,444.53 units Direct holdings following the September 15, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

Stock Units (Share Payout), dividend equivalents, Class A Common Stock, first business day of the calendar year

4 terms

Stock Units (Share Payout) financial

"security titled "Stock Units (Share Payout)" tied to future share delivery"

dividend equivalents financial

"Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

Class A Common Stock financial

"underlying security title is Class A Common Stock"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

first business day of the calendar year financial

"stock units will be paid out the first business day of the calendar year"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did EL director Gary M. Lauder report on this Form 4?

Gary M. Lauder reported an acquisition of 16.1 Stock Units on September 15, 2026. The filing states these units result from reinvestment of dividend equivalents on his outstanding stock units rather than an open-market purchase.

How many EL stock units does Gary M. Lauder hold after this transaction?

After the September 15, 2026 transaction, Gary M. Lauder holds a total of 4,444.53 Stock Units directly. These units are tied to future payout in Class A Common Stock as described in the filing.

What is the reference value per stock unit in Gary M. Lauder’s EL Form 4?

The Form 4 lists a reference value of $96.25 per Stock Unit for the September 15, 2026 dividend equivalent reinvestment. This figure is reported on a per-unit basis in the transaction details.

When will Gary M. Lauder’s EL stock units be paid out in shares?

The filing states the stock units will be paid out in Class A Common Stock on the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of Gary M. Lauder’s service as a director of the company.

Were Gary M. Lauder’s EL stock unit transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction. The acquisition reflects reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units.

Does this EL Form 4 involve options or other derivatives besides stock units?

The Form 4 reports a single derivative transaction in Stock Units (Share Payout) tied to Class A Common Stock. The derivative summary shows no additional option or warrant positions reported in this filing.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LAUDER GARY M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.

767 FIFTH AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10153

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC [ EL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Units (Share Payout)	(1)	09/15/2026		A(2)		16.1		(3)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	16.1	$96.25	4,444.53	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Not applicable.

2. Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units.

3. The stock units will be paid out the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of the Reporting Person's service as a director of the Company.

Remarks:

	Gary M. Lauder, by Robin Cohen, Attorney-in-fact	09/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)