Coty (NYSE:COTY – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.330-0.350 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.270. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
Coty Stock Down 6.2%
COTY stock traded down $0.17 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $2.49. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,046,575 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,454,787. 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 has a 52-week low of $1.95 and a 52-week high of $5.34. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.19 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.04, a PEG ratio of 0.50 and a beta of 1.06. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $2.28 and a 200-day simple moving average of $2.93.
Coty (NYSE:COTY – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter. Coty had a negative net margin of 9.20% and a positive return on equity of 4.45%. The business had revenue of $1.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.27 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.01 EPS. The business’s quarterly 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, equities analysts forecast that Coty will post 0.24 EPS for the current year.
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Insider Activity
In other Coty news, insider Bretten Gordon Von purchased 83,000 shares of Coty stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The shares were bought at an average price of $2.41 per share, with a total value of $200,030.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider directly owned 986,620 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,377,754.20. This trade represents a 9.19% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 5.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Trending Headlines about Coty
Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Coty reinstated its annual profit target and issued FY2026 EPS guidance of $0.33–$0.35, above the prior consensus (~$0.27), suggesting management still sees a path to recovery. Coty reinstates annual profit target, warns of Middle East challenges (Reuters)
- Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted resilience in fragrances and growth in Asia, which may support margins and cash flow if trends continue. Coty Loss Widens in Q3, Consumer Beauty Revenues Decline (Zacks)
- Neutral Sentiment: An analyst at Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a Hold rating and a $2.50 price target, indicating limited near-term upside from Street coverage. Coty: Hold Rating Reaffirmed (TipRanks)
- Neutral Sentiment: Some broker reports still show higher targets (one note cited a $3.90 target), but coverage is mixed and estimates have been volatile given regional headwinds. Brokerages Set Coty PT at $3.90 (American Banking News)
- Negative Sentiment: Coty reported a Q3 net loss (EPS -$0.03) and a year-over-year revenue decline; the company flagged tariff pressure, weak demand and Middle East disruptions that compressed margins. Coty Third-Quarter Revenue Ticks Down (WSJ)
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have announced shareholder class-action filings and investor alerts alleging misstatements and seeking lead plaintiffs (Pomerantz, Bernstein Liebhard, Hagens Berman, Rosen, Bronstein, etc.), increasing legal overhang and potential liability. Coty Inc. Investors Face Losses: Hagens Berman (GlobeNewswire)
- Negative Sentiment: Additional legal notices allege officers certified false statements and point to a narrow class period (Nov 5, 2025–Feb 4, 2026), which could drive short-term selling and volatility. COTY Lawsuit Alleges Officers Allegedly Certified False Statements (PR Newswire)
- Negative Sentiment: Coty is also facing a separate licence-dispute lawsuit over the David Beckham fragrance brand, adding to operational/legal noise. Coty faces licence dispute for David Beckham fragrance (Cosmetics Business)
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coty
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $48,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd purchased a new position in Coty during the fourth quarter worth approximately $57,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its stake in Coty by 30.5% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 15,795 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,000 after purchasing an additional 3,689 shares during the period. FORA Capital LLC purchased a new position in Coty during the second quarter worth approximately $47,000. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in Coty during the second quarter worth approximately $53,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 42.36% of the company’s stock.
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.
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