Coty (NYSE:COTY) Hits New 12-Month Low Following Analyst Downgrade

Coty (NYSE:COTY)’s stock price reached a new 52-week low on Wednesday after Evercore ISI downgraded the stock from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating. The stock traded as low as $2.94 and last traded at $3.0050, with a volume of 13133539 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $3.14.

Several other analysts have also commented on COTY. TD Cowen cut their target price on shares of Coty from $4.00 to $3.75 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $5.05 price objective (down previously from $6.50) on shares of Coty in a research report on Wednesday, September 10th. Rothschild & Co Redburn began coverage on Coty in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $3.60 price objective for the company. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Coty from $5.00 to $4.25 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 25th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Coty from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $5.30.

Coty News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coty completed the sale of its remaining Wella stake, unlocking substantial upfront cash that management says will let it refocus on core fragrance and beauty brands and improve liquidity. Coty Completes Wella Divestment to Refocus on Fragrances
• Positive Sentiment: S&P revised Coty’s credit outlook to stable after the transaction, a sign the divestment reduced near-term balance-sheet pressure and improved rating agency confidence. Coty sells Wella stake, S&P revises outlook to stable
• Neutral Sentiment: The board appointed Markus Strobel (longtime Procter & Gamble executive) as Executive Chairman and interim CEO effective Jan. 1 — his CPG track record could help execution, but it also signals a period of management transition. Coty Appoints Markus Strobel Executive Chairman and Interim CEO
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and social chatter highlight mixed views: some see the sale as necessary repositioning while others say Coty still lacks clear growth catalysts post-divestment. Insider buying activity has been noted, but institutional portfolio shifts remain mixed. Coty Inc. Stock (COTY) Opinions on CEO Transition and Wella Divestment
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Sue Nabi is exiting and will be succeeded by Strobel, a change that analysts warn could create disruption during a critical strategic reset. Sue Nabi to Exit Coty and Be Succeeded by Markus Strobel
• Negative Sentiment: Evercore ISI flagged the CEO succession as potentially “worrisome” and disruptive, amplifying sell-side caution around execution risk and near-term volatility. Coty’s CEO succession creates worrisome disruptions — Evercore ISI
• Negative Sentiment: The stock has touched a 52‑week low amid these developments, reflecting investor concern that proceeds and leadership changes may not be enough to quickly turn around sales and margins. Coty stock hits 52-week low at 3.06 USD

Institutional Trading of Coty

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Nuveen LLC acquired a new position in Coty during the first quarter valued at $4,044,000. Northern Trust Corp grew its stake in Coty by 2.8% during the 1st quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 3,149,032 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,225,000 after acquiring an additional 84,481 shares in the last quarter. AlphaQuest LLC increased its holdings in shares of Coty by 8.1% in the 1st quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 50,877 shares of the company’s stock valued at $278,000 after purchasing an additional 3,814 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC increased its holdings in shares of Coty by 662.1% in the 1st quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 956,471 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,232,000 after purchasing an additional 830,969 shares during the period. Finally, Comerica Bank lifted its position in shares of Coty by 1.6% in the first quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 162,693 shares of the company’s stock worth $890,000 after purchasing an additional 2,639 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 42.36% of the company’s stock.

Coty Stock Down 4.3%

The company has a quick ratio of 0.54, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.63 billion, a PE ratio of -6.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.23 and a beta of 0.95. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $3.58 and its 200-day moving average price is $4.23.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.15 by ($0.03). Coty had a negative net margin of 6.60% and a positive return on equity of 4.74%. The company had revenue of $1.58 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.58 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.15 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Coty has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.180-0.210 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Coty will post 0.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.