Coty (NYSE:COTY) Price Target Cut to $3.00 by Analysts at Citigroup

Coty (NYSE:COTY) had its price target cut by analysts at Citigroup from $3.50 to $3.00 in a note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Citigroup’s price target indicates a potential upside of 18.34% from the company’s previous close.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on COTY. Evercore downgraded Coty from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Morgan Stanley set a $3.50 target price on Coty in a research report on Monday. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $2.50 price target on shares of Coty in a report on Monday. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Coty from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Coty from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $4.51.

Coty Stock Down 4.7%

Shares of Coty stock traded down $0.13 during trading on Monday, reaching $2.54. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 6,679,541 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,847,707. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $3.20 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $3.82. Coty has a 1-year low of $2.44 and a 1-year high of $7.10. The company has a market cap of $2.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -4.09, a P/E/G ratio of 0.20 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.66 billion. Coty had a negative net margin of 9.13% and a positive return on equity of 5.38%. The business’s revenue was up .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.11 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Coty will post 0.39 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coty

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. purchased a new stake in Coty in the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Coty during the fourth quarter worth about $37,000. North Dakota State Investment Board acquired a new stake in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter valued at about $37,000. Objective Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Coty in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $43,000. Finally, United Capital Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Coty in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $43,000. 42.36% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Coty News

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RBC cut its price target from $10 to $8 but kept an “outperform” rating, implying significant upside potential relative to the current price — a vote of confidence that some investors may view as support for a recovery. RBC price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlights international revenue trends as a key lens for assessing Coty’s outlook — useful context for investors modeling growth but not an immediate catalyst. Zacks international revenue piece
• Neutral Sentiment: Several sell-side firms (J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi) have maintained Hold/neutral ratings, citing limited visibility, strategy uncertainty and weaker guidance — reinforces prevailing market caution rather than a directional catalyst. J.P. Morgan Hold note
• Neutral Sentiment: Coty ended a license with Orveda after four years — a portfolio/legal housekeeping move that could slightly simplify SKU/brand focus but is not a major near-term earnings driver. Orveda licence end
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 results showed a swing to a loss, a modest revenue beat but ongoing margin compression; management is pursuing portfolio simplification and channel shifts, but guidance and execution visibility remain weak — a primary reason for selling pressure. MarketWatch Q2 coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Moody’s affirmed Coty’s Ba1 rating but moved the outlook to negative, increasing perceived credit risk and investor concern about leverage and turnaround execution. Moody’s outlook change
• Negative Sentiment: The stock recently hit a new 12‑month low following the weak earnings print and the surrounding commentary, signaling fragile sentiment and limited near-term upside until clearer evidence of a turnaround appears. 12-month low report

Coty Company Profile

Coty Inc is a multinational beauty company specializing in the development, manufacturing and marketing of fragrances, color cosmetics and skin and body care products. Established in 1904 by François Coty in Paris, the company has grown through a blend of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions to become one of the leading players in the global beauty industry. Coty’s portfolio encompasses a broad range of consumer and luxury brands, reflecting its commitment to catering to diverse consumer preferences and market segments.

The company’s product offerings span three main divisions: Coty Luxury, Coty Consumer Beauty and Coty Professional Beauty.