According to a report by Citibank analysts, Estée Lauder’s investors expect the company’s growth to slow in 2025 and remain at a minimal rate, mainly due to the weakness in the Chinese market. Only 3% of investors believe that Estée Lauder’s revenue growth will stay between 6% and 8%. The analyst noted that with low investor expectations, Estée Lauder may face risks in the short term. According to Fashion Business Daily, Estée Lauder’s sales in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 grew by 5% to $3.94 billion, while net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 116% to $335 million, with a gross margin of 71.9%. The Chinese market recorded low single-digit growth.