Coty (NYSE:COTY) Sets New 12-Month Low on Analyst Downgrade

Coty (NYSE:COTY) reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday after Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on the stock from $3.00 to $2.00. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft currently has a hold rating on the stock. Coty traded as low as $1.98 and last traded at $2.0250, with a volume of 506506 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $2.00.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Santander lowered shares of Coty to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Morgan Stanley set a $3.50 price objective on shares of Coty in a report on Monday, February 9th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $2.50 target price on shares of Coty in a report on Monday, February 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Coty in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Evercore cut shares of Coty from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Coty has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $4.19.

Insider Activity

In other Coty news, insider Bretten Gordon Von acquired 83,000 shares of Coty stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $2.41 per share, with a total value of $200,030.00. Following the acquisition, the insider owned 986,620 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,377,754.20. The trade was a 9.19% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 5.90% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Coty

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank trimmed its price target to $2.00 and assigned a “hold” rating, signaling limited upside from current levels and reinforcing a cautious broker view. Deutsche Bank lowers target
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage notes that broader beauty demand remains resilient, but coverage highlights stronger names (e.g., EL, ULTA, IFF) — Coty has not been singled out as a beneficiary in those pieces, leaving it exposed to company‑specific risks rather than sector tailwinds. 3 Beauty Stocks to Watch
• Negative Sentiment: BofA lowered its price target on Coty to $1.50 and kept an Underperform rating, citing sales weakness tied to the Middle East conflict and cutting FY26 estimates — a material analyst downgrade that reduces investor expectations. BofA lowers price target to $1.50
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have announced or are soliciting plaintiffs for securities class actions covering purchases between Nov. 5, 2025 and Feb. 4, 2026 — filings reference Coty’s February earnings disclosure, an abrupt CEO departure and withdrawn guidance. The proliferation of suits increases legal overhang, potential litigation costs and uncertainty for investors. Hagens Berman class action notice
• Negative Sentiment: Investor alerts from multiple firms (Rosen, Robbins LLP, Pomerantz, Schall, Bernstein Liebhard, Faruqi & Faruqi, Levi & Korsinsky, Glancy, Gross, etc.) amplify the legal narrative and deadline pressure for lead‑plaintiff motions — this coordinated outreach tends to keep downward pressure on the stock until legal exposure is clarified. Robbins LLP investor notice
• Negative Sentiment: Coty share price hit a 52‑week low (~$1.98), reflecting the combined impact of analyst downgrades, disappointing operating results and the mounting litigation overhang; technicals (below 50‑ and 200‑day averages) add to bearish signals. Coty hits 52-week low

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in COTY. Shay Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Coty in the 2nd quarter valued at about $46,000. FORA Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Coty during the second quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. bought a new stake in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Vident Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Coty in the second quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Finally, United Capital Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Coty in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $43,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 42.36% of the company’s stock.

Coty Stock Down 0.2%

The firm’s 50-day moving average is $2.57 and its two-hundred day moving average is $3.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.52 and a current ratio of 0.79. The stock has a market cap of $1.77 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.25, a PEG ratio of 0.33 and a beta of 0.96.

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

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.