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L'Oreal (LRLCY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$87.71 -0.67 (-0.76%)
As of 08/14/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

L'Oreal - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
8

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for L'Oreal in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LRLCY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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LRLCY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Month Ago
7/16/25 to 7/16/26
3 Months Ago
5/17/25 to 5/17/26
1 Year Ago
8/15/24 to 8/15/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold

LRLCY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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LRLCY Price Targets by Month

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L'Oreal Stock vs. The Competition

TypeL'OrealConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.62
2.24
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A146.27% Upside11.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/5/2026 UpgradeUnderperformHold
6/25/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutralBuy
6/22/2026 DowngradeHoldSell
5/28/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
5/5/2026 UpgradeUnderperformNeutral
3/6/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
2/17/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/17/2026 UpgradeBuy
1/23/2026 UpgradeUnderweightOverweight
1/9/2026 UpgradeNeutralBuy
11/25/2025 UpgradeNeutralBuy
11/10/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
9/25/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
7/31/2025 UpgradeUnderweightNeutral
2/13/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/9/2025DowngradeStrong-BuyHold

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Should I Buy L'Oreal Stock? LRLCY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these L'Oreal pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

L'Oreal
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in L'Oréal:

  • L'Oréal has a strong global presence, operating in numerous countries and reaching a diverse customer base through various distribution channels, which enhances its market resilience.
  • The company continues to innovate with its product lines, including the latest skincare and makeup products, which helps maintain consumer interest and drive sales growth.
  • The current stock price is around $80, reflecting a stable performance in the beauty and personal care market, which is generally less volatile compared to other sectors.
  • L'Oréal's commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly products aligns with current consumer trends, potentially attracting environmentally conscious buyers and boosting brand loyalty.
  • The company has shown consistent revenue growth, indicating strong financial health and the potential for future dividends, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.

L'Oreal
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in L'Oréal for these reasons:

  • Increased competition in the beauty industry from both established brands and new entrants could pressure L'Oréal's market share and profit margins.
  • Fluctuations in raw material costs can impact production expenses, potentially affecting profitability if these costs rise significantly.
  • Economic downturns can lead to reduced consumer spending on luxury and non-essential items, which may negatively affect L'Oréal's sales performance.
  • Regulatory changes in different markets regarding product ingredients and marketing practices could pose challenges for L'Oréal's operations and compliance costs.
  • While L'Oréal has a strong brand portfolio, reliance on a few key brands for a significant portion of revenue could be risky if consumer preferences shift away from those products.

LRLCY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for L'Oreal in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LRLCY shares.

According to analysts, L'Oreal's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, L'Oreal's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

L'Oreal has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Jefferies Financial Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like L'Oreal more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for L'Oreal is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LRLCY compares to other companies.


This page (OTCMKTS:LRLCY) was last updated on 8/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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