Joel Greenblatt's EL Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 87,940 shares of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) worth $9.21 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in EL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 425,384 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 436,764 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt'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 Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +7,895 | Add 9.86% | 87,940 | $104.72 |
| Q3 2025 | -11,955 | Reduce 12.99% | 80,045 | $88.12 |
| Q2 2025 | +34,958 | Add 61.28% | 92,000 | $80.80 |
| Q1 2025 | +18,790 | Add 49.12% | 57,042 | $66.00 |
| Q4 2024 | -31,940 | Reduce 45.50% | 38,252 | $74.98 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,095 | Add 11.24% | 70,192 | $99.69 |
| Q2 2024 | +57,417 | Add 1010.86% | 63,097 | $106.40 |
| Q1 2024 | +5,680 | New Buy | 5,680 | $154.15 |
| Q3 2023 | -7,084 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +6,156 | Add 663.36% | 7,084 | $196.38 |
| Q1 2023 | -921 | Reduce 49.81% | 928 | $246.46 |
| Q4 2022 | -16,052 | Reduce 89.67% | 1,849 | $248.11 |
| Q3 2022 | +8,504 | Add 90.50% | 17,901 | $215.91 |
| Q2 2022 | -13,485 | Reduce 58.93% | 9,397 | $254.66 |
| Q1 2022 | +17,580 | Add 331.57% | 22,882 | $272.31 |
| Q4 2021 | -9,449 | Reduce 64.06% | 5,302 | $370.24 |
| Q3 2021 | +5,692 | Add 62.83% | 14,751 | $299.91 |
| Q2 2021 | -5,580 | Reduce 38.12% | 9,059 | $318.03 |
| Q1 2021 | +3,227 | Add 28.28% | 14,639 | $290.87 |
| Q4 2020 | +1,228 | Add 12.06% | 11,412 | $266.21 |
| Q3 2020 | -13,875 | Reduce 57.67% | 10,184 | $218.28 |
| Q2 2020 | +15,751 | Add 189.59% | 24,059 | $188.66 |
| Q1 2020 | +8,308 | New Buy | 8,308 | $159.36 |
| Q4 2019 | -42,287 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | -88,266 | Reduce 67.61% | 42,287 | $198.95 |
| Q2 2019 | +130,553 | New Buy | 130,553 | $183.11 |
| Q4 2018 | -28,256 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -374,099 | Reduce 92.98% | 28,256 | $145.31 |
| Q2 2018 | +209,502 | Add 108.63% | 402,355 | $142.69 |
| Q1 2018 | +151,255 | Add 363.61% | 192,853 | $149.72 |
| Q4 2017 | -48,312 | Reduce 53.73% | 41,598 | $127.24 |
| Q3 2017 | -223,150 | Reduce 71.28% | 89,910 | $107.84 |
| Q2 2017 | +308,179 | Add 6313.85% | 313,060 | $95.98 |
| Q1 2017 | +4,881 | New Buy | 4,881 | $84.82 |
| Q4 2016 | -23,747 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -401,637 | Reduce 94.42% | 23,747 | $88.56 |
| Q2 2016 | +425,384 | New Buy | 425,384 | $91.02 |
| Q1 2016 | -2,879 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | -21,974 | Reduce 88.42% | 2,879 | $88.23 |
| Q3 2015 | -436,764 | Reduce 94.62% | 24,853 | $80.67 |
| Q2 2015 | +424,119 | Add 1131.04% | 461,617 | $86.66 |
| Q1 2015 | -16,519 | Reduce 30.58% | 37,498 | $83.15 |
| Q4 2014 | -39,854 | Reduce 42.46% | 54,017 | $76.20 |
| Q3 2014 | +25,934 | Add 38.17% | 93,871 | $74.72 |
| Q2 2014 | -187,969 | Reduce 73.45% | 67,937 | $74.26 |
| Q1 2014 | +226,823 | Add 779.92% | 255,906 | $66.88 |
| Q4 2013 | +29,083 | New Buy | 29,083 | $75.34 |
Joel Greenblatt's The Estée Lauder Companies Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) in Q4 2013, acquiring 29,083 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) for 47 quarters since Q4 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) was in Q2 2016, adding 425,384 shares worth $38.72 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 87,940 shares of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), valued at approximately $9.21 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) represents approximately 0.03% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) was 461,617 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015.