Analysts Set Coty (NYSE:COTY) PT at $4.51

Coty (NYSE:COTY) has been given an average rating of “Reduce” by the twenty-two brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seventeen have assigned a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $4.5111.

COTY has been the subject of a number of research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on Coty from $10.00 to $8.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Zacks Research raised Coty from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 24th. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Coty from $3.00 to $2.50 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, February 9th. TD Cowen decreased their price objective on shares of Coty from $3.50 to $3.40 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Coty in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st.

Coty News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CFO Laurent Mercier bought 5,000 shares at ~$2.65, signaling insider confidence and providing a small confidence cue for investors. Insider Form 4
• Positive Sentiment: Marketing push: Calvin Klein Fragrances (a Coty division) named global star ROSALÍA as the face of a new Euphoria Elixirs parfum campaign — a high-profile product launch that can help drive luxury fragrance momentum and retail sell-through. Calvin Klein Campaign
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional activity mixed: some funds increased positions (UBS, RBC, Vanguard-linked accounts), which suggests pockets of investor interest even as sentiment is weak. MarketBeat Coty Snapshot
• Negative Sentiment: Share-price pressure from a major earnings miss and a $126.9M quarterly net loss triggered a securities investigation by Levi & Korsinsky, adding legal and disclosure risk that can prolong volatility and investor caution. Investigation Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research has cut multiple near-term quarter and full-year EPS estimates (FY2028 cut from $0.50 to $0.39) and maintains a Hold—these downward revisions signal lower analyst expectations and reduce upside from estimates-driven rallies.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price-target cuts and mixed ratings (Goldman, Citi, RBC, Berenberg among others trimming targets) reinforce downside pressure; Market consensus now skews toward Reduce with an average target below recent levels, keeping upside limited until fundamentals stabilize. Analyst Commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and brand-license risks (notably ongoing watch on luxury licenses such as Gucci) are highlighted by commentators as key downside catalysts — renewal or loss of big licenses would materially affect earnings and multiple. Valuation / License Risk

Coty Stock Performance

COTY opened at $2.70 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $2.37 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.34 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. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $3.04 and its 200-day moving average price is $3.66. Coty has a 52-week low of $2.44 and a 52-week high of $6.13.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its position in Coty by 8.2% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 128,451 shares of the company’s stock worth $702,000 after purchasing an additional 9,700 shares in the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new stake in shares of Coty during the 1st quarter valued at about $131,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its position in shares of 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 valued at $7,101,000 after acquiring an additional 86,534 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth purchased a new position in shares of Coty in the 1st quarter valued at about $73,000. Finally, Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC raised its holdings in Coty by 42.9% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 102,178 shares of the company’s stock worth $475,000 after purchasing an additional 30,694 shares during the period. 42.36% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.