Cliff Asness's EL Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 223,885 shares of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) worth $19.73 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in EL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 1.82 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 701,906 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's The Estée Lauder Companies (EL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Estée Lauder Companies (EL) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +163,070 | Add 0.00% | 163,069 | $59.86 |
| Q2 2013 | +96,087 | Add 0.00% | 96,086 | $65.77 |
| Q3 2013 | -49,400 | Reduce 51.41% | 46,686 | $69.89 |
| Q4 2013 | -10,100 | Reduce 21.63% | 36,586 | $75.33 |
| Q1 2014 | +99,300 | Add 271.42% | 135,886 | $66.88 |
| Q2 2014 | -46,317 | Reduce 34.09% | 89,569 | $74.26 |
| Q3 2014 | -56,083 | Reduce 62.61% | 33,486 | $74.72 |
| Q4 2014 | +54,339 | Add 162.27% | 87,825 | $76.20 |
| Q1 2015 | +106,249 | Add 120.98% | 194,074 | $83.16 |
| Q2 2015 | +162,371 | Add 83.66% | 356,445 | $86.66 |
| Q3 2015 | +254,019 | Add 71.26% | 610,464 | $80.68 |
| Q4 2015 | +42,398 | Add 6.95% | 652,862 | $88.06 |
| Q1 2016 | +190,741 | Add 29.22% | 843,603 | $94.31 |
| Q2 2016 | +70,874 | Add 8.40% | 914,477 | $91.02 |
| Q3 2016 | -5,069 | Reduce 0.55% | 909,408 | $88.56 |
| Q4 2016 | -108,368 | Reduce 11.92% | 801,040 | $76.49 |
| Q1 2017 | -86,437 | Reduce 10.79% | 714,603 | $84.79 |
| Q2 2017 | -6,571 | Reduce 0.92% | 708,032 | $95.98 |
| Q3 2017 | +599 | Add 0.08% | 708,631 | $107.84 |
| Q4 2017 | +470,776 | Add 66.43% | 1.18 M | $127.24 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.82 M | Add 154.39% | 3 M | $149.72 |
| Q2 2018 | +830,834 | Add 27.69% | 3.83 M | $143.92 |
| Q3 2018 | -169,535 | Reduce 4.43% | 3.66 M | $145.32 |
| Q4 2018 | -684,119 | Reduce 18.68% | 2.98 M | $130.10 |
| Q1 2019 | -701,906 | Reduce 23.57% | 2.28 M | $164.34 |
| Q2 2019 | -170,127 | Reduce 7.48% | 2.11 M | $182.51 |
| Q3 2019 | -182,274 | Reduce 8.66% | 1.92 M | $198.45 |
| Q4 2019 | -39,386 | Reduce 2.05% | 1.88 M | $206.44 |
| Q1 2020 | -454,233 | Reduce 24.11% | 1.43 M | $159.34 |
| Q2 2020 | -93,298 | Reduce 6.53% | 1.34 M | $186.45 |
| Q3 2020 | -252,871 | Reduce 18.92% | 1.08 M | $217.04 |
| Q4 2020 | +134,086 | Add 12.38% | 1.22 M | $263.54 |
| Q1 2021 | -199,512 | Reduce 16.39% | 1.02 M | $290.85 |
| Q2 2021 | -146,302 | Reduce 14.37% | 871,659 | $317.05 |
| Q3 2021 | -164,353 | Reduce 18.86% | 707,306 | $299.93 |
| Q4 2021 | -242,662 | Reduce 34.31% | 464,644 | $368.29 |
| Q1 2022 | -101,402 | Reduce 21.82% | 363,242 | $272.32 |
| Q2 2022 | -205,978 | Reduce 56.71% | 157,264 | $249.98 |
| Q3 2022 | +11,866 | Add 7.55% | 169,130 | $215.90 |
| Q4 2022 | -17,573 | Reduce 10.39% | 151,557 | $246.24 |
| Q1 2023 | -36,158 | Reduce 23.86% | 115,399 | $246.07 |
| Q2 2023 | -88,708 | Reduce 76.87% | 26,691 | $194.99 |
| Q3 2023 | -14,558 | Reduce 54.54% | 12,133 | $144.55 |
| Q4 2023 | +6,050 | Add 49.86% | 18,183 | $146.25 |
| Q1 2024 | +11,396 | Add 62.67% | 29,579 | $152.59 |
| Q2 2024 | +30,562 | Add 103.32% | 60,141 | $104.50 |
| Q3 2024 | +137,875 | Add 229.25% | 198,016 | $99.69 |
| Q4 2024 | +96,841 | Add 48.91% | 294,857 | $74.98 |
| Q1 2025 | -215,957 | Reduce 73.24% | 78,900 | $64.94 |
| Q2 2025 | +253,893 | Add 321.79% | 332,793 | $79.40 |
| Q3 2025 | -108,908 | Reduce 32.73% | 223,885 | $88.12 |
Cliff Asness's The Estée Lauder Companies Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) in Q4 2012, acquiring 163,069 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) was in Q1 2018, adding 3,000,302 shares worth $449.2 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 223,885 shares of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), valued at approximately $19.73 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) was 3,831,136 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.