Citigroup Increases Coty (NYSE:COTY) Price Target to $2.80

Coty (NYSE:COTY) had its price objective increased by analysts at Citigroup from $2.50 to $2.80 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Citigroup’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 11.73% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also weighed in on COTY. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $2.50 target price on shares of Coty in a report on Monday, February 9th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $2.50 price objective on Coty in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Barclays reduced their target price on Coty from $2.50 to $2.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Morgan Stanley set a $2.50 price target on Coty in a report on Thursday. Finally, TD Cowen raised their price target on Coty from $2.30 to $2.90 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $3.79.

Coty Trading Down 5.4%

Shares of Coty stock traded down $0.14 during trading on Thursday, hitting $2.51. 11,077,276 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,536,762. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.52. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.21 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.50 and a beta of 1.06. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $2.28 and its 200 day moving average price is $2.93. Coty has a 1-year low of $1.95 and a 1-year high of $5.34.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter. Coty had a negative net margin of 9.20% and a positive return on equity of 4.45%. The firm had revenue of $1.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.27 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.01 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. Coty has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.330-0.350 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Coty will post 0.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Coty

In related news, insider Bretten Gordon Von acquired 83,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $2.41 per share, with a total value of $200,030.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 986,620 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,377,754.20. The trade was a 9.19% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 5.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Coty

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Coty by 16.6% during the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 16,062 shares of the company’s stock worth $75,000 after buying an additional 2,286 shares during the period. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC lifted its stake in Coty by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 105,316 shares of the company’s stock valued at $425,000 after acquiring an additional 3,138 shares in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its position in Coty by 3.2% during the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 117,781 shares of the company’s stock worth $476,000 after acquiring an additional 3,616 shares during the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its stake in shares of Coty by 30.5% during the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 15,795 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,000 after acquiring an additional 3,689 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Aigen Investment Management LP raised its holdings in shares of Coty by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. Aigen Investment Management LP now owns 76,048 shares of the company’s stock valued at $234,000 after purchasing an additional 4,357 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 42.36% of the company’s stock.

Coty News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coty raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $0.33–$0.35 (above consensus), which supports a better near‑term earnings outlook and helps explain some buying after the report. Coty (COTY) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Coty says fragrances and Asia showed resilience, offering operating levers management can emphasize in turnarounds or investor messaging. Coty Loss Widens in Q3, Consumer Beauty Revenues Decline 4%
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst activity is muted: Canaccord reaffirmed a Hold with a $2.50 target, suggesting limited near‑term catalyst from upgrades. Coty: Hold Rating Reaffirmed as Analyst Maintains $2.50 Price Target Amid Mixed Fundamentals
• Neutral Sentiment: Some broker models still show upside (example PT reported at $3.90) but not enough to shift consensus positioning. Brokerages Set Coty (NYSE:COTY) PT at $3.90
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational items: management described a “sellout‑led reset” and said a $1 oil move changes profit by ~$2M — small P&L sensitivity but highlights margin pressure. Coty details sellout-led reset as $1 oil move impacts profit by $2M
• Negative Sentiment: Major legal overhang — multiple law firms have filed or are soliciting plaintiffs in securities class actions alleging Coty concealed deteriorating trends, pointed to surprise profit decline and cited an abrupt CEO exit; this raises material litigation and disclosure risk. COTY INVESTOR UPDATE: Coty Inc. (COTY) Sued After Surprise Profit Decline, CEO Exit, and Withdrawn 2026 Guidance — Hagens Berman INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Coty Inc. Of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – COTY COTY INC. (COTY) SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Coty, Inc. Investors of Upcoming Deadline
• Negative Sentiment: Q3 results disappointed: Coty swung to a loss, revenues declined and margins were pressured by tariffs, weak demand and Middle East disruptions — concrete fundamentals that justify investor caution. Coty Loss Widens in Q3, Consumer Beauty Revenues Decline 4% Coty Revenues Fall 7% in Q3
• Negative Sentiment: Additional legal/commercial risks: a licensing dispute (David Beckham fragrance brand) adds to uncertainty around brand income and potential legal costs. Coty faces lawsuit over licence dispute for David Beckham’s fragrance brand

About Coty

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.