Coty (NYSE:COTY) Receives Average Rating of "Reduce" from Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts have an average rating of "Reduce" on Coty from 18 firms (3 sell, 14 hold, 1 buy), with a 1‑year average target of about $3.90 and several recent price‑target cuts into the $2–$3 range.
• Lawsuits pose material risk: DB Ventures sued over the David Beckham fragrance licensing deal and multiple securities class‑action filings allege Coty concealed worsening trends tied to the Feb. 5 earnings, CEO exit and withdrawn 2026 guidance.
• An insider, Bretten Gordon Von, bought 83,000 shares at $2.41 (a 9.19% increase in his stake); insiders own 5.9% and institutional ownership is ~42.4%, with several funds recently increasing positions.

Shares of Coty (NYSE:COTY - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Reduce" from the eighteen ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fourteen have given a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $3.9033.

A number of brokerages have recently commented on COTY. Morgan Stanley set a $3.50 price target on Coty in a report on Monday, February 9th. Citigroup cut their price target on Coty from $3.50 to $3.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on Coty from $10.00 to $8.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price target on Coty from $3.00 to $2.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 30th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $2.50 price target on Coty in a report on Monday, February 9th.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Bretten Gordon Von bought 83,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $2.41 per share, for a total transaction of $200,030.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider owned 986,620 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,377,754.20. This trade represents a 9.19% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 5.90% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Coty

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of COTY. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL raised its stake in shares of Coty by 1,912.3% in the 3rd quarter. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 1,600,131 shares of the company's stock valued at $6,465,000 after buying an additional 1,520,615 shares in the last quarter. GAM Holding AG raised its stake in shares of Coty by 109.7% in the 3rd quarter. GAM Holding AG now owns 650,000 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,626,000 after buying an additional 340,000 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Coty by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 37,704,142 shares of the company's stock valued at $152,325,000 after buying an additional 964,040 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raised its stake in shares of Coty by 56.3% in the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 4,508,040 shares of the company's stock valued at $13,885,000 after buying an additional 1,624,114 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its stake in shares of Coty by 100.3% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 2,198,397 shares of the company's stock valued at $8,882,000 after buying an additional 1,101,090 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 42.36% of the company's stock.

Coty Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of COTY stock opened at $2.48 on Friday. Coty has a 12 month low of $1.95 and a 12 month high of $5.34. The firm has a market cap of $2.18 billion, a PE ratio of -3.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.06. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $2.28 and a 200-day moving average of $2.97. 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 (NYSE:COTY - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.14 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 business had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.66 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.11 earnings per share. The firm's quarterly revenue was up .5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Coty will post 0.24 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Coty

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff firms are circulating notices and reminders about the May 22, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline — this increases media attention and potential aggregate litigation but is procedural rather than a new allegation. Coty Inc. (COTY) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: DB Ventures (the company behind David Beckham fragrances) has sued Coty for alleged material breaches of their licensing agreement — this is a direct commercial/legal dispute that could harm a high‑profile fragrance line and lead to damages or lost revenue. Coty's perfume business takes another knock with David Beckham fragrance lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Hagens Berman and other firms say a securities class action has been filed alleging Coty concealed deteriorating trends and operational problems tied to the Feb. 5 earnings, CEO exit and withdrawn 2026 guidance — such claims can lead to material legal exposure, settlements, and prolonged investor skepticism. COTY SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Coty Inc. (COTY) Sued After Surprise Profit Decline, CEO Exit, and Withdrawn 2026 Guidance -- Hagens Berman
• Negative Sentiment: Several other plaintiff firms (Bronstein, Faruqi, Schall, Gross, Pomerantz, Rosen, SueWallSt, etc.) have issued filings/alerts quantifying alleged investor losses and soliciting lead plaintiffs — the proliferation of suits and solicitations amplifies PR risk and could increase aggregate damages and defense costs. COTY Lawsuit Alleges Company Allegedly Concealed Market Weakness

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.

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