Coty (NYSE:COTY) Given Consensus Rating of “Reduce” by Brokerages

Shares of Coty (NYSE:COTY) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Reduce” by the twenty-four analysts that are covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nineteen have given a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $5.2275.

Several analysts have recently weighed in on COTY shares. Rothschild Redb upgraded Coty to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Wall Street Zen raised Coty from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Barclays set a $3.00 price objective on Coty in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Santander lowered Coty to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage on Coty in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $3.60 target price for the company.

Coty Trading Up 1.2%

COTY opened at $3.30 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $3.22 and its 200-day moving average is $3.97. Coty has a 52-week low of $2.94 and a 52-week high of $7.71. 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 $2.89 billion, a P/E ratio of -7.17, a P/E/G ratio of 0.23 and a beta of 0.96.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last announced its earnings results 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 firm had revenue of $1.58 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.58 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.15 earnings per share. Coty’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Coty has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.180-0.210 EPS. Analysts expect that Coty will post 0.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in shares of Coty by 8.2% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 128,451 shares of the company’s stock valued at $702,000 after purchasing an additional 9,700 shares in the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new stake in Coty during the first quarter valued at approximately $131,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in Coty by 7.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 1,298,221 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,101,000 after buying an additional 86,534 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth bought a new position in Coty during the 1st quarter worth approximately $73,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. grew its position in shares of Coty by 137.1% in the 2nd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 6,851 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 3,962 shares in the last quarter. 42.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.