Estée Lauder (EL) Reports Better-Than-Feared 1Q Results; Stifel Reiterates Buy

The Estée Lauder Companies Delivers Strong Sales and Earnings Growth in Fiscal 2016 First Quarter

Adjusted Constant Currency Earnings Per Share Rise 16% on 8% Net Sales Growth

Fiscal 2016 Sales and Earnings Outlook Remains Strong

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported strong financial results for its first quarter ended September 30, 2015. For the quarter, the Company achieved net sales of $2.83 billion, an 8% increase compared with $2.63 billion in the prior-year quarter. Net earnings increased 36% to $309.3 million, compared with $228.1 million last year, and diluted net earnings per common share increased 39% to $.82, compared with $.59 reported in the prior year. For the... More

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 25% to $.30 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today an increase in the quarterly dividend on the Companys Class A and Class B Common Stock to $.30 per share. The dividend amount represents a 25% increase over the previous quarterly rate of $.24 per share. The $.30 per share... More

Engagement Labs Grants 350,000 RSU to Director

TORONTO, ON -- (Marketwired) -- 10/29/15 -- Technology and data company Engagement Labs Inc. (TSX VENTURE: EL), creator of the eValue" score, today announces that the Board of Directors approved the grant of 350,000 restricted stock units (RSU) for issuance effective October 21, 2015, to a director of the Corporation. The... More

Trump Triumphs on Twitter, Rubio Rules Facebook and Carson Continues to Command Follower Growth During the Third Republican Debate

TORONTO, ON -- (Marketwired) -- 10/29/15 -- Technology and data company, Engagement Labs (TSX VENTURE: EL), creator of the eValue" score, released rankings of the top performing U.S. Republican presidential candidates on Facebook and Twitter, during the third Republican debate which took place on October 28, 2015.

Marco Rubio and Donald Trump took the top rankings on Facebook and Twitter, respectively, according to Engagement Labs' eValue data, while Ben Carson continued to maintain social media momentum with the highest follower growth.

eValue Rankings for the Republican Candidates on Facebook and... More

Trick or Treat! Snickers and M&M's Scare Up Online Engagement on Social Media

TORONTO, ON -- (Marketwired) -- 10/29/15 -- Today, technology and data company Engagement Labs (TSX VENTURE: EL), creator of the eValue" score, released rankings of the top chocolate candy brands on Facebook and Twitter.

This year, it's estimated that U.S. sales for Halloween candy will be $2.6 billion, with 70% of Americans stating chocolate as their preferred holiday treat. Based on Engagement Labs data, it is clear that the chocolate candy... More