If you purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded common stock of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) between Feb. 3, 2022, and Feb. 3, 2025, you may be eligible for a payment from a $210 million securities class action settlement.
The amount you’ll receive depends on your stock transactions and recognized losses, but eligible investors who submit a valid claim may qualify for a share of the settlement fund. Claims must be submitted by Aug. 5, 2026.
What happened?
The lawsuit alleged that The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and certain executives made false or misleading statements and failed to disclose important information about the company’s travel retail business.
According to the lawsuit, the company allegedly failed to disclose its reliance on a resale practice known as daigou to generate high-volume sales in certain Asian markets. Plaintiffs claimed these statements artificially inflated Estée Lauder’s stock price and caused losses when corrective information was later disclosed.
Who is eligible?
You may be included in the settlement if:
- You purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded common stock of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL).
- Your purchase or acquisition occurred between Feb. 3, 2022, and Feb. 3, 2025, inclusive.
- You allegedly suffered damages related to those purchases.
Both individuals and entities may qualify.
How much money can you get?
The settlement creates a $210 million fund for eligible investors. Your payment depends on several factors, including:
- The number of eligible shares you purchased.
- When you bought and sold your shares.
- Your recognized losses under the court-approved Plan of Allocation.
- The total number of valid claims submitted.
According to the settlement documents:
- The estimated average recovery is approximately $0.68 per allegedly damaged share before deductions.
- The estimated average recovery is approximately $0.46 per allegedly damaged share after deductions for attorneys’ fees and expenses.
Actual payments may be higher or lower depending on each investor’s transactions and recognized losses.
Your options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Receive a payment if your claim is approved. | Aug. 5, 2026 |
| Exclude Yourself | Receive no payment but keep the right to pursue your own lawsuit, if applicable. | July 30, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the Court why you disagree with the settlement or other requested approvals. | July 30, 2026 |
| Attend the Settlement Hearing | Ask the Court for permission to speak regarding the settlement. | Aug. 20, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Receive no payment and remain bound by the settlement. | — |
How to file a claim?
To receive a payment, you must submit a valid Claim Form by Aug. 5, 2026. You can submit your claim online or by mail.
When filing, you’ll need to provide documentation supporting your Estée Lauder stock transactions, including information such as:
- Purchase and sale dates
- Number of shares
- Purchase and sale prices
- Brokerage statements or trade confirmations
- The last four digits of your Social Security number or taxpayer identification number
Claims submitted without the required documentation may not qualify.
Need Help?
Contact the Settlement Administrator:
Estée Lauder Securities Settlement
c/o Epiq
P.O. Box 5983
Portland, OR 97228-5983
Phone: 877-357-1477
Email: [email protected]
If you purchased Estée Lauder common stock between Feb. 3, 2022, and Feb. 3, 2025, and experienced investment losses, you may be eligible for a payment from this $210 million settlement. Be sure to submit your claim by Aug. 5, 2026.
